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Special Collection Issue l Architecture +Design l Explore this spiralfortress
Minimalist design and architecture
This Is How a Minimalist Decorates.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a freshly spruced
space, #amirite? While science suggests messy people are
smarter, studies have shown that women who live in cluttered
environments are likely to have high levels of the stress hormone
cortisol. We’re all too familiar with that feeling. For those of us
who lead busy lifestyles, keeping our homes clean requires daily
diligence—these brilliant cleaning hacks will help—but we have
a better idea. Become a minimalist. Paring things down to the
basics and ditching the superfluous can do wonders for your
sanity, not to mention it looks super sophisticated and sleek.
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From feminine minimalism to laid-back luxury, this simple
approach to interior design is one of our favorites. But just like
the no-makeup makeup trend, it’s not as simple as it looks. If
you’ve been a longtime fan of the look but are unsure about
how to get started, our step-by-step approach will help you kick
things off.
The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design
and architecture, wherein the subject is reduced to its necessary
elements. Minimalist architectural designers focus on the con-
nection between two perfect planes, elegant lighting, and the
void spaces left by the removal of three-dimensional shapes in an
architectural design. Minimalistic design has been highly influ-
enced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. The works
of De Stijl artists are a major reference: De Stijl expanded the ide-
as of expression by meticulously organizing basic elements such
as lines and planes. With regard to home design, more attractive
“minimalistic” designs are not truly minimalistic because they
are larger, and use more expensive building materials and fin-
ishes.
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