While minimalist interiors boast clean, spacious, and modern elements as primary factors, most minimalist homes tend to lack the essence of comfort. Unfortunately, there's not much room for extras in minimalist living, so comforting touches are often considered unnecessary excess. If you find the minimalist trend appealing, you might be reluctant to part with your comfort. We've rounded up a few creative tips to help you give your living room a minimalist makeover that's softer, warmer, and less rigid.
Choose The Right Sofas
The sofas you choose for your living room will influence your comfort most. If you decide to invest in hard leather seating with little cushion and an awkward design, there's no doubt you won't enjoy relaxing in your living room. On the other hand, if you choose modern sofa recliners in a soft, neutral fabric color, you can maintain a minimalist theme while holding onto your comfort. Minimalist interiors are all about clean lines and simplicity, but that doesn't mean you can't opt for a charcoal gray suede sofa.
Add Warmth With An Area Rug
Area rugs are more than just decorative; an area rug is a comforting detail that can add texture to the room while also making the space warmer by improving insulation. Moreover, you can also use an area rug to section open-plan home designs. But when choosing an area rug to complement minimalist interiors, it's crucial to keep things as simple as possible. Look for a plain area rug in a neutral tone. Otherwise, opt for muted colors and contemporary patterns.
Throw Out The Decor
Minimalist homes have no place for decorative rouches like ornaments, vases, wall decor, etc. These extras create clutter, which directly contradicts minimalism. Throw out, donate, or sell all of your decor items. If you have items of sentiment, it's best to use them sparingly or pack them away.
Use A Blanket Box
Minimalist living rooms don't typically have throw blankets and scatter cushions for added comfort. Instead of displaying your scatter cushions and throws, keep them in a blanket box. The right blanket box can serve as extra seating that won't crowd the space.
Install A Water Wall
While minimalist living insists that you avoid decorative clutter, you can still use functional decor. Water walls are incredibly elegant installations that will boost the atmosphere in your home and create peaceful white noise that can enhance sleep quality and reduce stress.
Switch Your Coffee Table For A Large Ottoman
Because you should use as little furniture as possible, it's best to avoid having an ottoman and a coffee table. However, an ottoman can add a lot more comfort to the space while doubling up as a coffee table. Adding a butler tray to the ottoman gives you a multi-functional furniture item that adds comfort.
Modern minimalist interiors don't need to be rigid and cold; by choosing softer materials, multi-functional furniture, and adding a few cozy touches, you can create the living room of your dreams without compromising your comfort at all.
