Tips for a Minimalist Home Transformation in 2023

Minimalism is a home decor style that’s becoming increasingly popular these days. People love it for its clean lines and clutter-free aesthetic. It is a design philosophy that involves living with only the things that you absolutely need. Here are some of our best tips for how to decorate a minimalist home.

Consider the Space

Minimalism works very well in small spaces as well as large ones. You can maximize your space with minimalist decor and furniture, especially if you embrace trends like floating fixtures, hidden storage, sleek cabinet fronts, simplistic fixtures, clean lines, and little clutter. Hidden storage in particular is perfect for minimalist bathrooms and laundry rooms; often in these spaces, functional items like towels, and soaps often serve as the only decor. The lack of clutter makes these spaces highly organized and efficient, which can help streamline your daily routine. 

A minimalist kitchen often embraces similar design ideas, with lots of hidden storage. These kitchens tend to feature decor with clean, straight lines and bright neutral color palettes. Flat-front or slab-front cabinets pair nicely with contemporary kitchen designs and modern appliances.

Start By Decluttering

The first step in any minimalist redecorating project? Start by decluttering. Move one room at a time and don’t try to do everything all at once. Move at a comfortable pace and let yourself take breaks between working in different spaces. You don’t have to make the changes all at once.

Bring In Light

Natural light works well in any space but is incredible in a minimalist space. Do what you can to bring natural light into your minimalist home decor, and accent this lighting with simple fixtures. Suspended bulbs are a good option, as are unobtrusive floor lamps or track lighting. The right lighting can make a small bathroom feel much larger or create a more functional kitchen or laundry room. 

Form And Function

An important tenet of minimalist design is that form and function need to intertwine. Minimalism embraces fewer objects, and what objects remain in minimalist home decor must have a function. If you are working on a minimalist bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room, your focal points will be the big pieces of functional furniture and appliances that the room will not function without. The needs of a minimalist bathroom are different from those of a minimalist kitchen– remember that minimalism is not one size fits all.

With that in mind, you should choose accent objects that match your minimalist aesthetic while still performing well. Minimalist objects are made from high-quality materials and are meant to serve their function for years, rather than be replaced on a regular basis. For example, glass soap dispensers will provide the minimalist form you want while lasting for years, unlike the cheap plastic disposable soap dispensers on store shelves. 

A Place For Everything…

Minimalism is a design philosophy that prizes organization. Having a designated space for all of your items means that they are more likely to stay there and not turn into clutter. While adding something to your space might seem contradictory to the philosophy of minimalist design, you will quickly see the value of breaking up your countertop and the areas around your sinks with trays and pedestals. 

Choose home accents that mesh well with your minimalist decor– look for crisp, clean lines and modern materials. A marble tray with a classic design or an ultra-modern concrete tray is the perfect way to organize these areas and keep your necessities at hand.

…And Everything In Its Place

One of the challenges of minimalism is maintaining those clutter-free surfaces. When you’re setting up a minimalist space, you need to think about how you will keep your surfaces free of clutter. Catch-alls and ring dishes are a good option; they will serve as a temporary home for small objects that you can put away at the end of the day. 

Get Creative with Color

Minimalism doesn’t mean a complete lack of decoration. While many minimalist spaces use neutral colors, a splash of bright color or different color palettes for each room can make a space look large and expansive. White and gold home accents are a great decor choice that add a clean, modern look to your minimalist home. You can also play with texture, adding accents that stand out from the overall sleek look cultivated in a minimalist home.

With these tips, you’ll be well on your way to a minimalist home. At The Polished Jar, we want your home to be your sanctuary. Whether minimalism, boho chic, farmhouse, or any other home decor style speaks to you, we want to provide you with the inspiration you need to make that design happen.