An interior style trend that has been gaining some traction for a number of years, has now come to fruition as it filters through into all walks of life.
Inspired by nature, wellness and a focus on our own homes (probably as the result of numerous lockdowns), we are gravitating towards this trend for creating 'the undone'.
Minimaluxe; in short, it’s the art of living minimalistically with an undertone of premium, luxurious and understated style.
It’s the neutral aesthetic that looks slightly thrown together, but is ever-so meaningfully pared back, and with just a few permanent pieces that are enough to show personality and thought.
But is this really a plausible look to achieve in your child’s bedroom?
Possibly not by following it 100%, but who ever follows a trend fully? The key is in using this information to inspire our own blueprints for our homes, as no one wants a cut and paste interior.
We reckon the Minimaluxe story sets a rather lovely backdrop for your child to grow with the look over a number of years and is a way to start a relaxed, elevated style throughout the home.
Here are 10 ways that you can embrace this clutter-free trend to create a sophisticated look for your own family home:
1. Reduce your colour palette. If you are used to using a lot of colour and pattern, this may come as a surprise to navigate, but by reducing your interior design palette to between 3 and 5 transitional neutrals, you instantly create a more high-end appeal.
2. Avoid cold neutrals. For this look to work, ideally you need to select warm neutrals such as beige, ivory, pebble or caramel. Layer them up to create a tonal scheme.
3. Stick to earthy colours. Part of this style direction is deeply routed in organic starting points. Clay, rust, terracotta, ochre and olive all pair beautifully with neutral bases if you are feeling like a hit of colour is needed.
4. Hide away the clutter. The idea with this trend is not to draw the eye to anything in the room, and instead to create a blended and tonal look to the room, instilling a sense of calm and order. Choose storage pieces with doors and clean lines to keep all their clothes and belongings under control and out of sight. This look isn’t about pure Minimalism though, it is more about being super selective over the things that you do want to have on show. For kids rooms that might be a vintage stool, a traditional rocking horse, or some hand made Scandinavian toys.
5. Invest in high quality furniture items with iconic styling and a timeless aesthetic. Avoid anything too colourful or patterned, and instead choose carefully considered designs with elegant detailing.
6. Mis-match your materials. Tactile textures and rough or raw surfaces adjacent to smooth/shiny ones help to create the effortless look. Try not to coordinate prints too much. This style is not about everything matching. Materials that work well in this trend are things like marble, wicker, linen, brushed cotton, rustic wood. Mix man made with natural but do it subtly by choosing objects that almost match tonally.
7. Avoid heavily patterned bedding. Simple options such as washed linen, pinstripes, ticking stripes and checks will keep the vibe classic yet current. Layer up with a few textured blankets and cushions for contrast.
8. Mis-match your furniture. Contrast old with new, vintage finds, Granny’s old chest of drawers and new beds create a unique style that you can call your own. Select furniture with natural wood tones, or paint items in neutrals, earthy or pastel hues.
9. Leave out the chintz. Bold and overly stylized designs aren’t suited to this look, so if selecting wallpapers, choose textured prints or slatted walls for an elevated style.
10. Emphasise the natural light in the room. Whether this means choosing subtle window dressings, or sticking to gentle off white tones, you want to be creating a sense of expansiveness. Painting the ceiling the same colour as the walls, drenching colour over walls, architrave, beams doors and picture rails, can all help to create a seamless, modern appeal that bounces light around the space.
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