We will tell you the difference between a well-thought-out minimalist interior and a carelessly decorated one. And how to create a discreet but stylish space.
1. There is no décor in the unfinished interior
When looking at neutral designer interiors, you can get a false feeling that you need to abandon the décor altogether. Otherwise, you won’t be able to achieve the same lightness and minimalism. As a result, with this approach, you get a boring space without a hint of character and individuality.
In a neutral interior, the décor complements the space
The peculiarity of a neutral interior is that the décor in it plays a different role than in some styles. It does not stand out or create contrast but complements the space and maintains a calm color scheme. To decorate the room, use laconic vases, candlesticks, posters, and textiles in beige, gray and white tones.
2. It is difficult to live in an unfinished interior
Many people abandon the neutral style because of the stereotype that it is uncomfortable to live in it. There are no familiar things in plain sight: food packages on the kitchen countertop or shampoos on the open shelves in the bathroom. Those who decide to sacrifice convenience for the sake of aesthetics are forced to constantly put things in order, hiding unsightly household trifles.
In the neutral interior, everything is made for comfort
The basis of any minimalist space is well-thought-out storage systems. All household trifles are easy to get – they just move from bright store packages to laconic containers in the same style. In the lockers, the space is conveniently organized so that the desired object immediately falls into the field of vision. In addition to the visual component, it also simplifies cleaning.
3. The unfinished interior resembles a template one
Sometimes you get the impression that neutral means you can follow a pattern. In one evening, choose beige paint and the same wallpaper, tonal laminate flooring, and white plaster for the ceiling. At this point, the design project is considered complete, and furniture and textiles can be purchased after the renovation – the main thing is that they match the tone of the finish. Of course, you can live in such an interior, but it will not bring joy.
A neutral interior requires a meticulous selection of materials and finishes
A neutral space looks thoughtful and stylish when it combines different shades. Even if you are planning a monochrome interior, you still need to choose 3-4 close tones so that they flow into each other, and the room does not look boring. It is also important to plan the lighting, make paints to test the chosen colors, and think through all the details so that the room is cozy at any time of the day.
4. Unfinished interior devoid of textures
An unfinished neutral space always looks flat. This is due to the fact that few textures are used in it. Plain wallpaper, smooth laminate, and tiles – individually, all of this can be beautiful, but in total it will create the feeling that something is missing.
The neutral interior combines many different surfaces
Concrete-effect plaster, matt paint, glossy and textured tiles, embossed wallpaper, coarsely knitted blanket, wicker basket. All this is selected in a single range, but the same shade is revealed in different ways, and it is interesting for the eyes to explore such a space.
5. An unfinished interior does not speak of its owners
In an unfinished space, you can imagine any family. A stereotyped children’s room with a Swedish wall and a desk, a faceless bedroom with symmetrical bedside tables on either side of the bed, a living room with a TV opposite the sofa — nothing more can be said about such a house.
A neutral interior remains individual
A well-designed interior always tells the story of a family, even if the home is new. There is a place for memorabilia, a beautifully decorated hobby corner, art objects, and interesting souvenirs from travels are placed on the shelves. From such an interior, it is easy to tell how its owners live.
