Summary: Learning more about design styles will help you decide on a layout that works for your house.

Decorating your house can be one of the most exciting, yet stressful, parts of moving in. Deciding what you want your living space to look like can be tough, because there are plenty of design styles that can work to bring the house together. If you find yourself in a position where you feel a bit stuck, doing your research on popular styles to learn more about their design elements and philosophies can give you the inspiration you need to get started on your own house. Minimalism is a very unique design style that focuses on quality, rather than quantity.

Focus on the Necessary

Many houses contain an abundance of items, which could border on an excessive amount. This can easily lead to cluttered households where you cannot find where placed items or where you have things you do not ever use. Minimalism forces people to ask themselves whether or not what they own is necessary. Before you make your next purchase from The Foam Factory or another furniture vendor, make sure the piece adds to the room. If it only adds clutter to the room, do not purchase it.

Create Open Space

Another key aspect of minimalist interior design is that it emphasizes open space. Even if you have the space in a given room, you do not need to fill it. Even if you have replacement cushions that could fit in the corner of your television room, do not feel obligated to place them there. Make a statement by opening the space up, allowing each piece you place in the room to really shine. More than just a design style, minimalism can also be considered a philosophy that can reduce stress and overall clutter in one’s life.