Minimalism, Trim Detail, and More
Holistic Design Digest for January
INTERIOR DESIGN ROUND UP
Decorating Styles Explained:
MINIMALISM - Minimalism is a design philosophy that embraces the principle of "less is more." Rooted in simplicity, minimalism seeks to distill elements to their essential functions, stripping away excess and non-essential embellishments.
In minimalist design, clean lines, a restrained color palette, and a focus on functionality take center stage. This intentional simplicity aims to create spaces that feel serene, uncluttered, and harmonious.
By eliminating superfluous details, minimalism invites a sense of calm and encourages individuals to appreciate the beauty of fundamental forms. Whether applied to interior spaces, graphic design, or lifestyle choices, minimalism advocates for a mindful and purposeful approach, emphasizing quality over quantity and fostering a deeper connection with the essentials of life.
Designs that inspired me:
This kitchen before & after by Studio Day Design is absolutely a dream! As you already know, I’m a big fan of a dark green, but what I love most is that they used an “old school” warm wood for the upper cabinets. Based on a previous trend, lots of people took out cabinets very similar to that, just to replace them with white cabinets. This design did the opposite, and I’m stoked to see more beautiful and purposeful design plans that incorporate this feature that many homes still possess. Plus that detailed wood carving, the checkerboard tile, and that white stove are the icing on the cake!
My home design projects:
Speaking of little wooden details… When I re-painted our bedroom I also painted the trim around our closet upstairs. Unfortunately, it highlighted the imperfections in the craftsmanship of the framing (those pesky cracks between the wood and wall that I didn’t notice before). So, I picked out some thin, detailed trim from our local Lowes that I really loved and stained it to match our warm toned trim and doors. Then Ian and I spent a day cutting it just right and installing it with a borrowed nail gun.
Every time I look at it, I get a little bit of joy well up inside me. I think it really helps to give the space even more character and feel finished.
Though I wish that interior edge matched the wooden finish, I think one day I might hand paint some ivy and flowers on it or just paint it an accent color. We will see! Design can be an ever evolving process of creativity to test, try, and play.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
DETAIL SHOTS:
NEW ON THE WEBSITE BLOG:
10 Powerful Reasons to Decorate Your Rental Apartment
Have you ever said this before:
”I don’t want to decorate our rental apartment because
we don’t plan on staying here forever”?Sorry to break it to you but…
If we look at the big picture, none of us are staying anywhere forever!
We live, we die - life is short.
Mood Boards:
I’m a big ole’ nature nerd who loves to hike and be outside, and as a holistic designer I love the bring the indoors into my decor. So, that’s what I did with these bedroom mood boards! I designed a total of 10 to share based on some of my favorite native flora of Western NC. If you haven’t seen the past 3, be sure to check out my previous Holistic Design Digest posts.
AND - If you have a specific plant you would like me to base a mood board on in the future, let me know the comments!
NATIVE FLORA MOOD BOARD #3 - GOLDENROD
For all those simple, neutral-loving, minimalists out there who still like a little pop of color. This one is for you!
Comforter: Pottery Barn (Flax)
Rug: Revival Rugs
Bed Frame: Article (Walnut)
Throw: Blu Dot (Mustard)
Lamp: Birch Lane (Yellow)
Throw Pillow: Crate & Barrel (Moss)
So much love to you all - I hope you’re having a lovely 2024 so far.
Cheers,
Kathryn