{"id":2220,"date":"2019-03-25T15:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T15:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2220"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:43:53","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:43:53","slug":"moody-minimalism-its-not-all-white","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-and-theory\/moody-minimalism-its-not-all-white","title":{"rendered":"Moody Minimalism (it\u2019s not all white)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It seems to me that minimalism\u2019s biggest PR problem is the\n(still widespread) belief that it lacks colour and warmth. Many people picture empty,\nclinical, all-white interiors as the face of minimalist design and I can see why\nthat would be unappealing; no one wants a cold and unforgiving home.\nFortunately, minimalism is rarely like this. It can in fact be the exact\nopposite. Today I want to talk about moody minimalism; the dramatic, warm\nspaces that pack a real punch without gathering clutter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simplicity is the core principle of minimalist interior\ndesign. There should be no fuss, no complication; just beautifully functional\nspaces to live in. Beyond that, there are no\n<\/em>rules. It\u2019s a complete myth that minimalist homes can\u2019t be fun, playful,\ncolourful or moody; just take a look at the drama-filled spaces below…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the above spaces are both inviting and visually\ninteresting. They have no need for a gallery wall or hundreds of houseplants or\npiles or ornaments. Their beauty lies in the simplicity of a carefully\nconsidered colour scheme and quality or unique materials. If you want to create\na similar look in your own home, here are my tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n