![]() Clearing clutter and strategically placing your furnishings allows you to define and visually separate spaces. ![]() An area rug defines the living room, and the back of the sofa becomes a hallway wall. If you’re living in a studio apartment, like this one in New York, NY’s Prism at Park Avenue South apartment building, it’s helpful to visually divide the space into “rooms” with decorative elements. Picking one or two colors and sticking with them makes a rather bold (and simple) statement.ĭivide and conquer: $3,710 to $15,260, Prism at Park Avenue South The dandelion-yellow wall adds some pizzazz, especially since it’s echoed in other elements in the room: the painting, the flowerpot, and the pencils above the desk. Case in point: Mosso Apartments in San Francisco, CA. Minimal, not meek: $2,845 to $8,192, Mosso ApartmentsĬontrary to popular belief, minimalism doesn’t mean your apartment has to be boring. At the Ink Block Apartments in Boston, MA, striped bedding and a leather butterfly chair could easily veer into dorm-room territory, but by keeping the color palette sophisticated (gray again!) and the clutter at bay in a credenza, this room screams bachelor-pad-done-right. If you’re looking to strike a more masculine design vibe in your apartment, designing minimally can be a great way to do so. Redefining the bachelor pad: $2,769 to $3,814, Ink Block Apartments ![]() Just make sure to vary the textures of the neutral you choose, like these wood floors, tweed dining chairs, and striped rug, so the design doesn’t fall flat. Decorating monochromatically with a neutral color - who doesn’t love a gray room? - is one of the quickest ways to achieve a minimalistic design. Go monochromatic: $1,810 to $7,315, Premiere on PineĪt Premiere on Pine in Seattle, WA, there’s one hue to rule them all - gray! Not only does it unite the space, but it also makes it feel bigger (those windows don’t hurt either). Luckily, there are many spaces to look to when it comes to minimalist living: Take a cue from the eight apartments below, from Austin, TX, apartments to Seattle, WA, and you’ll be living clean in no time. ![]() Just think: If you’re renting an apartment, this freed-up space can not only make a bold statement, but it can also make your home feel larger. Yes, this means scaling way back on all those knickknacks and tchotchkes that adorn your counters and walls. But one of the most lasting (and easily achievable) ways to simplify your life is to adopt a minimalist design style and purge the clutter from your home. There are diet cleanses, financial cleanses, and even closet cleanses. At the start of the new year, there are many intentions to live cleaner. ![]()
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