Your home is your sanctuary and the state of your space affects your state of mind. Having a place to relax after a long day is an important part of your well-being. That’s why creating a bright, airy, and effortless look has been popular for the past year. Follow our guide to achieve a clear state of mind through interior design.
1 | Light Colored Flooring
Start from the ground up. Light colored flooring automatically opens up space and creates a bright atmosphere. White floors are ideal, but if wooden floors are more your style, try wooden flooring with a light finish. If you’re going to use a rug, choose one with minimal texture, pattern, and with a light color.
2 | Simple Patterns and Textures
This look is all about simplicity and minimalism. Patterns can be part of your décor if you choose simple designs with pastel or neutral colors. Geometric patterns are perfect because they are simplistic and give your space the interest that it needs to avoid blandness.
3 | Use Light Fabric
Consider using light fabrics like cotton and light denim. If you already have leather, microfiber, silk, or other heavy material for furniture, use a cotton slipcover to cover them. Window coverings should have the same treatment. Use flowy sheer or cotton curtains for a feather weight feel.
4 | Bright and Soft Hued Walls, or Neutrals and Pastels
Large and open spaces are key for this style. Keep your walls bright, light, and with as few items as possible. White walls are a go-to, but pastels and light neutrals do the job just as well. Use a large mirror without a frame to enlarge the room optically and seamlessly. For interest, add 3D large-format tiles for the wall. It’ll look stunning and discreet, all at once.
5 | No Clutter
This is a no-clutter zone, so good storage is essential. Shelves are an effective way to organize your necessities and decor. Try not to fill it up so densely. Instead, place only a few items as a feature on each shelf. Similarly, textured white baskets are discreet for safe and convenient storage for under your table.
6 | Natural Materials and Lighting
Natural materials enhance the light and airy appearance. Light wooden finishes for tables, chairs, or walls are ideal for large area pieces. Besides wood, natural stone or basket weaves from straw material open up options. Let’s not forget, natural lighting is important and is better for you health-wise. Make sure your windows are free of clutter to allow all the sunshine to flow through.
7 | Transparency
A clear home is a clear mind, and we can take this metaphor literally by incorporating transparent furniture. The point of having ghost furniture is to try to take up as little room as possible visually to maximize the appearance of open space. Creating seamless edges can be achieved with Lucite and acrylic materials. You can utilize these see-through materials with sizable items like tables or chairs to make it seem like they're taking up less space. It’s almost magical, but it’s definitely practical.
