Minimalist style reduces a space to what is essential. It favours clean lines, a limited color palette, very few objects and plenty of negative space, so that each element and the space itself can be appreciated.
Key elements
- Simple forms: furniture with clean lines and no ornament.
- A restrained palette: whites, greys, beiges, black, with little or no pattern.
- Hidden storage: flush cupboards, built-ins, nothing on surfaces.
- Quality over quantity: few pieces, well made.
- Light: generous daylight and discreet fittings.
Minimalist without being cold
Strict minimalism can feel stark. Warm it with natural materials and texture (wood, linen, wool, plaster), warm lighting, and one or two meaningful objects. That warmer version overlaps with Japandi and Scandinavian styles.
Living with it
Minimalism needs enough storage and the habit of putting things away. Plan storage first, decorate second. In Tigmi, the closest preset is Minimal Contemporary.