Minimalism, a lot more than a decoration style, a way of life adopted by many people, this philosophy is based on the idea of “Less is more”, a concept that rejects overconsumption, believing that the “right” choice is to consume less, but better and more responsibly.

In this article, we are going to talk to you about the influence of minimalism on decoration and provide you with the best tricks you can use in order to have a successful renovation for your home.

Socrates, the father of moral philosophy, lived in the 5th century before J.C, he was one of the early adopters of the minimalist thought, according to him, “The secret to happiness, is not found in the constant search of more, but is found in developing the capacity of finding joy in less”.

In decoration, minimalisme is a very trendy concept, but it isn't new. This concept, often a subject of confusion and debate, is always misunderstood, despite having existed for centuries now.

While possessing less things, we can enjoy a better use of what we got! This sentence resumes the necessary state of mind required for you to redecorate your interior successfully, in a minimalistic way.

Not having material needs is the secret behind this philosophy. While in real life, and especially in your own interior, it may seem to you that getting rid off your own furniture and objects is a hard thing to do, even when you no longer use such furniture, because it probably has an emotional value to you. The key trick here is to really and deeply understand the concept of minimalism and reflect on it. This philosophy recommends getting rid and liberating ourselves of elements that create “noise” around us, because that noise precludes you from having a certain clarity of mind, which prevents you from enjoying the little stuff.

Even if Minimalism as a concept originated from ancient Greece, minimalist decoration is mainly inspired from old scandinavian houses, sober and raw, juste like they usually are the colors and materials used in these houses!

·       Opt for sober colors: Gray, beige and white! Use these 3 colors independently or combine them in the same living room or interior. The most important thing is to not attract attention to the colors, but to use them in order to give value to the rest of the decoration.

Discreet arrangements and light furniture, everything must be conceived in a way that keeps the sobre aspect of your minimalist decoration. 

·        Even the drapes :  Drapes are not very recommended in a minimalistic decoration, set your windows free and let the natural light inside your living room or any other chamber within your interior. This will do good to the lightning of your interior, as natural light is good for your mental and physical health. Natural light is a pillar of minimalistic decoration; this is what enjoying the little things is about, such as natural sunlight, really means.

·        Your interior design must look like you : 

Trends never end, that’s why you should opt for a decoration that goes along with you, a decoration that’s in harmony with your state of mind. Minimalism is a philosophy, a concept and a way of life before being an interior design style, that’s why you should fully embrace it ! 

·        Minimise your interior renovation : An interior renovation can not be improvised, in contrary to a natural decoration for example, minimalistic decoration is all about the details! Certain minimalists go extreme, they even limit the number of “things” they are allowed to have inside their interiors!  Opt for a 3D agency, one that is familiar with minimalistic decoration and that will help you conceive the best decoration for your interior ! Through 3D modelization, you can preview your future living room or interior before investing in renovating your home (That’s minimalistic!)

If all the minimalists of the world shared one unique idea, it would be this one : “Happiness is not found through overconsumption”, a few minimalists limit the number of objects they have in their interiors to a 100 units (Yes, clothes and everything is included), even though this is not our subject for today, but seeing and observing such examples will make you look at the value of objects found within your home and interior more relatively and less emotionally.

Illusion 3D is a 3D agency that is very up to date when it comes to minimalism, even if you are new to the concept, they are able to accompany you to achieve a successful renovation of your interior design!

Minimalism contributes directly to a green and a circular economy, minimizing carbon emissions on our planet. The concept is pretty popular among the new generation and youngsters, something for which they are ready to change many daily habits and a good part of their lifestyle.

 Whether you’re a minimalist or not, the most important thing is to have your own style within the interior of your home and to be in harmony with yourself. For sure, decoration is important, but what creates value the most is authenticity, so be yourself and decoration of your interior will follow!