5 minimalist living rooms we love

Light and airy, these minimalist living rooms are all comfort and no frills

We are constantly playing tug of war with loving Nordic minimalism and craving Indian maximalism, and this gets especially harder in the largest space of the house – the living room. But it doesn’t have to be an either-or situation is what we’ve come to realise. Add a pop of colour to your white sofa with a bright throw, bring colour on your walls with art or cover your windows with colourful curtains. But keep in mind the essentials – clean, straight lined furniture, less clutter and soothing tonal shades!

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Bust the myth of vanilla minimal rooms – there’s so much more you can do! We’re loving the bright pop of colour injected by the vibrant yellow sofa in this living room. Not only does it immediately create a focus point, but also elevates the darker colours around it.

Have we mentioned that we love grey for the home? And it fits perfectly with a minimal living room. To add a few bursts of colours in the space, use our cheat sheet of artworks and fresh, potted plants.

Another way to make an impact with your minimal style is to whitewash everything – from the furniture and upholstery to the walls. Ensure there is plenty of light streaming into the space.

This dual-toned, pastel delight room is giving us major home décor goals. Here’s a quick hack – if you’re using oversized furniture pieces, use light coloured upholstery to make it seem less bulky.