Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Well Dressed Home No. 61 - Traditional Minimal Design is Chic Too!




What does a designer do if they have more than one thing in a client's traditional design that they want to give a place of prominence, center stage? This is where the idea of minimalistic design comes into play. Though this design approach has most often been given to a modern, contemporary design; it is chic in a traditional setting as well.



I believe the stunning interiors born from this approach is the best way to highlight multiple individual pieces in one space. The sophisticated simplicity allows an appreciation for the furniture's curves, twists, and turns when they are allowed to stand alone in their individuality in a non-cluttered environment.






It elevates the less is more concept that delivers a never ending calmness, while at the same time giving the heart of the beholder a little flutter. The pause that happens in a traditional minimal design will have you seeing detail you missed before.










So where do you put your collected treasures in a traditional minimal design? Consider some of these tips: beautiful shelving or display cabinet, tabletops with restraint, the seat of that individual wood frame chair in the space, an easel, under an end table or console. You won't have to point out the details of your special furniture pieces - they will be noticed when one takes a traditional minimal design direction. Enjoy your new found beauty!


Sources: Elle Decor, Daryl Carter, Vicente Wolf, House & Home, Mark Cunningham



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