
10 Minimalist Design Trends

1. Tapered Legs
The pinnacle of mid-century modern style, the tapered leg packs a lot of flair into a minimal silhouette.
Tip: Keep materials organic and colors light for a breezy, minimalistic feel.

2. Exposed Structural Elements
Minimalism meets industrial chic when you pair rustic materials like metal and wood. To up the industrial-minimal vibes, look for pieces that expose structural elements like screws and frames.
Tip: To keep a minimalistic industrial-chic style from feeling too rugged, add some texture with a soft rug or throw.

3. Symmetrical Art
Wall art doesn’t have to be the focal point of a room in order for it to deliver stunning style; for quiet minimalism at its chicest, style two soft paintings – or ‘barely-there’ pencil sketches – in a side-by-side gallery. Tip: Subjects in minimalist wall art should bring peaceful vibes for a relaxed air.
4. Tight-Back Seating
Say ‘goodbye’ to fluffy, fussy cushions and ‘hello’ to sleek minimalism with the clean lines and bold silhouette of a tight-back accent chair. Tip: Tight-back seating can still be cozy – and, in some models, even more so than in cushioned chairs! Look for quality fabrics and ergonomic designs to ensure you get the most out of minimalistic comfort.

6. Bare-Bones Lighting
In a minimalist home that embraces the edgier side of ‘less is more,’ lamps and pendants without any shades offer sleek, industrial-chic contrast.
Tip: If the look of a bare chandelier or pendant is too minimalistic for your style, consider a see-through shade for a softer – yet still minimalistic – touch.

7. Mirror Art
Minimalism may embrace sleek lines and understated style, but it also loves the occasional element of surprise. Look for unexpected designs in bold textures – like distressed mirrors! – for a bold spin on minimalistic flair.
Tip: If you’re styling a mirror with a distressed finish, keep the frames a sleek metallic color to keep a minimalistic focus.

8. The All-Purpose Ottoman
Whether you push it in front of the sofa as an elegant coffee table or leave it to the side as a functional end seat, the clean lines and soft shade of a neutral ottoman embrace the ‘less is more’ mentality of modern minimalism.
Tip: Place a black coffee table book on a white ottoman for bold contrast and a subtle pop of color.

9. Abstract Figurines
Minimalism may be no-frills, but that does not mean it has to be no fun. Play with the intriguing designs of abstract figurines to create a chic centerpiece for a coffee table or mantelpiece.
Tip: Make your figurines stand out by placing metallic hues on rustic surfaces.

10. Double-Duty Storage Beds
Nothing says ‘minimalism’ like streamlined designs, and nowhere are designs more streamlined than in a space-saving, double-duty storage bed.
Tip: As long as they're kept in a neutral, solid hue, bedspreads on storage beds can be totally fluffy and completely cozy, and still keep a minimalistic aesthetic.