Chaotic to Relaxing: Minimalist Bedroom 101
We live in a hectic world, and it’s common to feel like you’re always on the go. Our busy, stressful lives mean we need a personal oasis more than ever. Check out these tips to transform your bedroom into a relaxing minimalist oasis. A minimalist design is the perfect way to transform your bedroom into a sanctuary.
Why Choose a Minimalist Bedroom Design?
There are several reasons to choose a minimalist bedroom design, including the following:
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Minimalist design is affordable: Some design choices involve expensive items designed for luxurious or unique spaces. However, creating an incredible minimalist bedroom with a limited budget is possible. The keys to creating a minimalist space involve open spaces and functional items, so you won’t find yourself shopping for vintage items or extra furniture.
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Minimalist design is mentally soothing: Your bedroom space should embrace a style that helps soothe your mind so you can rest. Bright colors and vibrant patterns stimulate your brain, making it harder to sleep. Since minimalist design features monochromatic colors and clean lines, using this will ensure you create a calming bedroom space.
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Minimalist design is practical: The key to minimalist design is function rather than flamboyance. Since a minimalist bedroom should emphasize open spaces, there is less to clean and organize, making the design easier to maintain.
How To Create a Minimalist Bedroom
With minimalist design, less is more. Creating a minimalist design involves removing non-essentials, so you have the open space this design requires. You also need to choose a minimalist color palette so your color scheme achieves the minimalist aesthetic. Clean lines, simple bedding, functional furniture, and natural elements are also essential components of minimalist design.
Decluttering Is Key When Creating a Minimalist Bedroom
Having a cluttered home is associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety. However, many feel pressured to accumulate material possessions, and as possessions pile up, stress levels rise.
Your bedroom should be a peaceful place to shut out all the chaos of the outside world. Creating a minimalistic bedroom doesn’t mean you have to be extreme and get rid of all of your possessions, and it doesn’t mean living in a cold, boring space, either. Begin by noting all the items you aren’t using in your bedroom and get rid of them. As your bedroom becomes clear of clutter, it will immediately become easier to relax.
Neutral Colors Are Crucial for Minimalist Bedrooms
Neutral doesn’t mean boring. A black-and-white color scheme is a popular way to create a simple yet stylish look. However, you’re definitely not limited to those colors. Beige, gray, taupe, charcoal, and even a light blush all fit into the minimalist style.
Minimalist Bedrooms Can Feature Pops of Color
You don’t want your room to feel cold and lifeless; your bedroom should celebrate your individuality and style. A great way to do this is to introduce an accent color. A pop of emerald green creates a luxurious feeling and adds a natural botanical vibe to your minimalist bedroom design. Accent pillows, simple wall art, and natural elements like plants will liven up your space while maintaining your minimalist style.
Minimalist Design Requires Clean Lines
Depending on your bedroom design and needs, you may have several pieces of furniture in your personal space, including a bed, a dresser, nightstands, bookshelves, lamps, and a freestanding wardrobe. Choosing furniture with clean lines is essential for your minimalist bedroom design. Clean lines are straight and functional instead of detailed and decorative.
Choose Simple Bedding for a Minimalist Design
Your bedding is a bedroom essential, and your bedding can make or break your minimalist design plan. Choose bedding that embraces all the key elements of minimalist design:
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Uncluttered bedding: You can support a minimalist design by limiting the number of throw pillows and blankets you add to your bedding. You can add a throw blanket and a few throw pillows to add warmth to your space without cluttering it.
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Neutral colors: The bedding you select should match your neutral color scheme. If you choose a black-and-white color scheme, you can opt for sheets that add a pop of color to your bedroom; otherwise, stick to gray, beige, off-white, and colors that complement the minimalist design, such as blush or muted greens or blues.
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Functional bedding: Prioritize functional bedding in your minimalist bedroom. Avoid adding extra layers of bedding you don’t use. Choose natural, comfortable, breathable fabrics to create the perfect environment for sleep.
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Natural elements: To avoid introducing unnecessary furniture to your space, add a floating shelf to your wall and fill it with plants. This will add natural elements that deliver a touch of color and warmth.
Find a solid color comforter for your minimalist bedroom.
Functional Furniture Is Essential
Avoid furniture with complex geometric designs, oversized furnishings, and large lampshades when creating your minimalist bedroom. The primary consideration when choosing furniture is whether it is functional and essential for your space.
Functional furniture is furniture that you use for essential purposes. Dressers, wardrobes, and nightstands may be essential for storing clothes, makeup, and other personal items. Your bed is essential because it’s where you sleep.
Consider other items carefully before adding them to your bedroom. A single bookshelf can effectively personalize your minimalist space and add interest; however, lining your walls with bookshelves undermines minimalist design principles. Unless you have a huge bedroom, adding unnecessary furniture will make it hard to feature the open space this design requires.
Natural Elements Complement Minimalist Design
Adding accents to your minimalist bedroom is the perfect way to create interest, add warmth, and personalize your space. Natural elements are an excellent choice because things you find in nature have a familiar structure, so they don’t clash with the key principles of minimalist design.
You don’t have to add live plants to add natural elements. You can opt for bedsheets with a simple floral pattern to complement your neutral tones or use dried flowers or fake plants to give your bedroom a natural feel.
Recommended Products
Choosing items from bedding collections that support minimalist design will help you achieve the benefits of minimalism in your bedroom.
Bed Covers
Bed covers are essential for warmth and protection. It can also complete a cohesive look featuring minimalist design elements. Solid-colored comforters and duvets are perfect options because they don’t have busy patterns that clash with minimalism.
Or you can choose a quilt instead. If everything else in your bedroom is monochromatic and features clean lines, a quilt can add color to your space. You can also choose a solid-color quilt for your bed cover.
Bed Skirt
Bed skirts perform a crucial function because they keep whatever is under your bed from view. A bed skirt gives your bed a complete look without distracting you with items stored under your bed or dust bunnies that need to be cleaned up. A bed skirt that matches your color scheme and has clean lines helps your bedroom look tidy.
Sheets
Choose sheet sets featuring natural materials and monochromatic or muted colors suited to a minimalist design aesthetic. If you add a bit of color or interest to your sheets, consider muted patterns like those featured with our Sweetbriar printed sheet set. Our Highland sheet set is another excellent option because it features straight lines.
Tips for Maintaining a Minimalist Bedroom
Maintaining a minimalist bedroom involves keeping it clean and decluttered. If you have limited storage space, you can store items in boxes under your bed and conceal them with a bed skirt.
As you update your bedroom, be sure to keep your comfort and minimalist design principles in mind. Our six-piece extra deep pocket sheet set is available in many neutral shades. It also has two extra pillowcases to create your plush, comfortable dream bed to complement your minimalist space. Avoid adding bright colors or bold patterns to your bedroom space to maintain your chosen color scheme.
Southshore Fine Linens Can Help You Create a Soothing Minimalist Bedroom
Taking the chaotic clutter out of your room isn’t difficult and doesn’t have to be expensive. Embrace your inner minimalist and create a personal bedroom oasis that makes it easy to shut out all of the hustle and bustle of the world. Southshore Fine Linens has all the essential bedding you need in solid monochromatic or muted colors, perfect for a minimalist bedroom design.
