Minimalist interior

At the end of the XX century and the beginning of the XXI century minimalism became the most iconic modern style. Enriched with a variety of colors and new materials, relaxed and paradoxical, minimalism took the place of one of the basic styles of interior. Minimalism - is a style of interior design, in which the main emphasis is on minimal means of expression, and the appearance of the furniture should match its content and purpose. Classical minimalism supposed simplicity and functionality, efficiency and seriality of their models.

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Minimalism - is largely a way of life and thinking, and not only the style of art. Functional top of any object and conciseness of expression is inseparable unity in which both are best original minimalist interiors.

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Perfect architectural structure to create in him early minimalist interior minimalist considered a skyscraper. Interior cheap American motorhome, prefabricated houses and apartments in the typical 60 - 70 years are also usually decided in a minimalist style. Tubular structures and smooth surfaces of regular geometric shapes were popular in the furniture of the style.

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At the end of XX century, minimalist style has become popular again and many designers have started to use in his work of his greatest strengths. In combination with modern technology furniture, new materials that gave the original results. But most of it is not democratic minimalism mid XX century, accessible to everyone cheap price and democratic forms, and elitist minimalism expensive furniture fashion.

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Strict adherence to the basic rules of geometry was replaced by anthropomorphic forms of furniture, offset by the absence of lush decor with modern materials and a variety of interior fabrics, unusual textures and colors of materials.

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The living room in a minimalist space is very sparingly filled with things, and it gives the room a special originality. Minimalism as it explores the inner meaning of things, using fairly simple shapes. However, the interior decorations emphasize its purpose and function.

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At the end of XX century minimalism survived the next peak of popularity, but at times it appears in today's interior designers. This interior is popular in many countries and everywhere it has its color. If the hard-European minimalism in implementing projects, focusing on the technical advances and becoming like them, then minimalism Ethnic - Japanese and Scandinavian - sought to approximate the shape of the interior wildlife, cutting off all unnecessary, since this nature do not mix.

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Japanese interior is minimalist, as its main principle - Japanese postulate - "Small is beautiful." This is reflected in a harmonious combination of clear and simple at the same time elegant lines with a minimum of furniture.

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Scandinavian interior also features gently and leaves a lot of space, he held a mix of pale wood (pine or painted in white color) and metallic sheen, slim and simple shapes of furniture, grills simple geometric shapes and different models of the grid (wire, aluminum).

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Since the source of minimalist Scandinavian and Japanese is the proximity to nature and its contemplation was made even minimalist design, which combines Japanese and Swedish designers. These collections form combines simplicity of Scandinavian interiors and fine graphic lines of Japanese art. The furniture is made by Japanese designers of light Scandinavian wood.

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Some American homes that prefer an open plan and cost a small amount of furniture, too, can find features of minimalism. Minimalism was typical Americans since the beginning of formation of their culture, even if it was due primarily to the lack of a lot of things and the tough conditions in which they lived the first settlers.

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Minimalism may use different styles of furniture - it should not be too fanciful and lush. Suitable for minimalist interior furniture in the style of hi-tech or other furniture with chrome or metal surfaces, plastic or a strict tree. Items made of glass, aluminum and plastic in more modern variations are mitigated somewhat unusual for such avant-garde materials like felt, plush and felt.

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At the dawn of minimalist furniture consisted mainly of straight lines and regular geometric forms, the modern minimalist interior is characterized by smooth and broken lines.

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In this interior inappropriate drapes, gilt and mahogany.

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Lighting should be very simple. For this perfect modern lamps made of metal or plastic without complicated decorations.

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Paint the walls in this style better than monochrome, bright, cold tones. The walls can be located several small paintings (two to three) - better if it's avant-garde graphic or photographic modern design within strict (white or monochrome).

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Heavy lush curtains or bright curtains will also not be combined with style. It is best to choose plain blinds or curtains on the roll (which at the rise). You can also use light curtains of plain or with a clear geometric pattern of muslin or a simple modern tulle.

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In the minimalist look better apartment of modern design, with large windows and arches and passages without doors. Often apartment, decided in a minimalist way, are like a single space with different areas (although the zonal plan is possible not only in a minimalist style.) The geometry of the apartment is very simple: a rectangular volume flow smoothly into one another. Smooth surfaces emphasize concise line. The interior is minimalist tissues more often than not at all. The lack of curtains and carpets offset various combinations of metal and stone, wood and plastic. Especially natural interior in natural colors: sand, gray, terracotta and greenish colors. The combination of black and white is also perfect for the minimalist interior.

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At the same time, many things are built into the interior wall or hidden from view (built-in wardrobes, sliding door wardrobes, built-in lighting and appliances).

Comfort of life in this apartment is provided by a minimum of things. Relevant here sentimental Souvenir "in memory" or other small accessories. Why minimalism is suitable not for everyone. Such a "Spartan" style requires strict order and does not tolerate negligence or reckless things scattered patches of color. To many people it is better to choose for a more cozy and homey style.

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One of the modern varieties of minimalism is soft or romantic minimalism. This style is also characterized by simplicity and functionality, but the minimalist rationality and asceticism somewhat mitigated. Strict minimalist contours become smoother and soft, gentle and warm colors give the whole interior a feeling of comfort. If the classic minimalism is more suitable for singles or couples without children, in the style of soft minimalism could easily be equipped cozy home for a large family.

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Wood, plastic, frosted glass softened a little antiques and more romantic accessories. It may be a mirror in a frame, and soft old-fashioned chairs (plain chair covers are addressed in light colors). White (ivory, beige, cream), which creates a feeling of lightness and space, and smooth lines with a small number of things in the room, lots of light and somewhat minimalist details (shades of a single color bright beads, candle holders made of thick glass, original fixtures) make the apartment less strict and cold. White wooden or plastic blinds will look in the interior is very elegant. Floor is usually made of ash planks or maple flooring laid, and the walls crumble white latex paint.

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In the modern world of design and pure minimalism often divided into sub genres, which is not as homogeneous: the functional minimalism (the closest to the actual minimalism), soft or romantic minimalism, minimalist style, ethnic and even luxurious minimalism. However multifunctional furniture and laconic forms - the main features of minimalism - continue to attract attention and professionals, and consumers.