The modern way of life is sometimes so fast-paced that not every person can fully relax from everyday work. In such a situation, there is an urgent need for comfort and coziness, which will surround the walls of the house. As a rule, the room where they indulge in relaxation is the bedroom. Here you can not only sleep, but also read your favorite books or just enjoy peace and quiet. In order for it to truly become warm and cozy, you need to choose the right design.
For those who seek to create a space filled with an atmosphere of peace and freedom, it is recommended to choose a minimalist style. It will look perfect in the bedroom. According to most designers, this direction is the best solution for this room, and it does not matter what size it is. Interiors in this style are distinguished by special features - conciseness and practicality. The whole space is filled with light, there is no piling up. After all, these arelittle things and allow you to create comfort in the bedroom. Let's get acquainted with all the subtleties of the minimalist style.
Features & Benefits
A bedroom in the style of modern minimalism has two undeniable advantages.
- The first is open space. In addition to being well lit, the room is also easy to keep clean.
- Second - the feeling of freedom. In minimalism, the use of a large number of pieces of furniture is not allowed. Only the essentials are installed in the room, so even a small bedroom looks spacious.
Like other styles, minimalism has distinctive features. It is these features that make the room original and comfortable. In order to create a harmonious space, you need to familiarize yourself with these features.
- The basis of style is functionality. This property should be implemented literally in everything that is used for a bedroom in the style of minimalism.
- Calm colors. In order for the atmosphere of relaxation and peace to reign in the room, you will need to give preference only to neutral and pastel colors.
- Shape and lines. In this style, all items must be of a special design. Only a strict form with a predominance of simple lines is allowed.
- Practical. This criterion is achieved by using different materials in the interior, such as artificial and natural.
Minimalism can be based on different styles. The most effective isJapanese. However, connoisseurs of other areas will not be deprived. For such a space, you can also take hi-tech, loft, ethno as a basis. As for the latter style, natural materials should prevail in it. But in high-tech, preference is given to metal structures with plastic inserts.
Speaking about the features and advantages of this direction, it should be noted that in such a space it is easy to change the style. To do this, you only need to change the textile elements and add decor.
Finish
The interior of a bedroom in the style of minimalism requires a non-standard approach. When choosing a design, you will need to remember that the space should remain simple, light, airy and concise. Let's see what the pros recommend.
- Ceiling decoration. For this surface, the use of such elements as relief borders, bas-reliefs and stucco molding is not allowed. Also, do not mount multi-level structures. The main rule of minimalism is simplicity. Based on this, the ceiling is best left single-level. If desired, you can install small spotlights. As a color, simple pastel colors are suitable. If you want to add color, stained glass painting will be a great accent.
- Wall decoration. Bright elements are not recommended for use on these surfaces. Neutral walls will look the most harmonious and comfortable, and only one color should be used for their decoration. From picturesque wallpaper is also betterrefuse, even if the ornament is small. Decorative plaster is perfect for walls. Currently, this material is popular. Vinyl or non-woven wallpaper will look good. You can also simply paint the walls to emphasize simplicity.
- Finishing the floor. As a floor material, both natural parquet and artificial flooring (carpet, laminate) are suitable. The color should be chosen one that will be combined with the palette used for the walls as much as possible. Light shades are allowed, as well as a few shades darker, such as beige and terracotta.
Color Palette
It is recommended to create a minimalist bedroom design only with the help of neutral shades. Combinations of several representatives of the palette are allowed, however, taking into account some nuances. Let's take a look at them.
- Compositions consisting of three colors are created for the bedroom. Two of them are used in large quantities. But with the help of the third accents are placed.
- In order to give the space a natural look, you can combine the natural colors of wood and stone. The latter will act as a contrast, for example, lined with pebbles on a small wall.
- Compositions of red (insert), black and white (base) are considered an excellent combination in minimalism.
- It is worth considering that a bright palette is used only in small doses, but neutral tones can be distributed on the main surfaces in different proportions.
- Classic minimalism is created with the help of suchcolors like terracotta, beige with a cream sheen, lemon or olive shades. They all go great with white.
- Don't give up on gray either. This color itself is neutral, so it will perfectly act as a dominant one. The mood in the room is created with the help of bright accents (red, orange, etc.).
Decorate space
Bedrooms in the style of minimalism (see photo in the article), as a rule, are not decorated with decor. However, this does not mean at all that there should be nothing in it at all. Just a minimum of such elements is allowed. What can be used as a supplement?
- Mirror. This item has many benefits. It will perform not only a decorative role, but also a functional one. Also, with its help, you can visually change the size of the room, as well as fill it with light and new colors.
- Panel. A bright element is allowed for decorating the ceiling or walls. Its dimensions should not be too large.
- Family photo or painting. A great decor that blends in harmoniously with a space decorated in a minimalist style. It is these elements that fill the bedroom with an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.
Lighting
A minimalist bedroom will not look harmonious without the right lighting. There must be a lot of sources. This is the only way to achieve maximum airiness. Not only natural light, but artificial light is taken into account. To ensure the latter, it is better to install pointluminaires that are built into both the ceiling and the walls. But it is recommended to refuse a pendant chandelier, as it can make the space heavier.
If there is a need for local lighting, then floor lamps or bedside lamps will do just fine with this role. The main thing is to pay attention to their design. It should be as concise and simple as possible.
How to choose furniture?
What pieces of furniture are furnished in a minimalist bedroom? It is important to give up everything superfluous. In such a room there should be only a bed of a simple design, a wardrobe with mirrored doors, a compact chest of drawers. You can also install a dressing table. Its design is concise, the construction lines are straight, carved elements and other decorations are not allowed.
Furniture of strict forms will fit into this space as harmoniously as possible. The bed can be placed on the podium by attaching an LED strip to it. Such a backlight will create a feeling of floating in the air.
Recommended by professionals
There are a few things to consider when decorating a bedroom in a minimalist style.
- Preference should be given to a sliding door design. This will save a lot of space.
- A room without textiles looks uncomfortable, so it is not recommended to completely abandon it. However, it shouldn't be too much. Beautiful bedding in pastel shades, a few decorative pillows willquite enough. But it is better to refuse classic curtains, replacing them with simple Roman ones or hanging blinds.
- Windows, if possible, it is recommended to expand as much as possible. The optimal size of the opening is from floor to ceiling. If this is not possible, then you can only notice the frame, in which there will be practically no partitions.
Conclusion
What kind of space can be decorated in a minimalist style? A small bedroom, as well as a large one, will look amazing. You can implement all the subtleties of this direction in rooms of different layouts. There are no special requirements for the size of the room. However, in order to get the perfect bedroom, you need to choose the right decor, color and furniture.
