Neutral walls get a hint of bold color here and there with an art piece or a Furniture and accessories come with sweeping curves and softer lines. Contemporary minimalist design has a slightly softer form. Metal accents are infused with the designs of furniture and fixtures.
Bold geometric patterns and polished surfaces are prominent in furniture and upholstery is neutral. It is done with the help of basic interior elements like furniture, book cases, cabinets etc. Room division does not depend on walls. Large windows and glass walls help create a sense of airiness and also allow maximum natural light into the homes, making it a very eco friendly environment. Modern minimalist designs come with neutral walls without any frills, allowing for display of big artworks and accessories.
The focus is less on ornamentation and more on uniformity in shape, color and texture which creates an atmosphere of open spaces. Minimalist home design can be modern or contemporary. Open floor plan without many walls is the basic feature in minimalist design. Every element is designed in such a manner that it is functional as well as visually appealing.
Less is more is the motto when minimalist designs are created. This gives the home a very comfortable and inviting feel. The form and structure can be broken down to the basic elements and space is used in the most efficient way possible. Today's homes come with space at a premium and hence, minimalist designs for modern homes can help create a balance between form and functionality of interior design elements. Modern designers incorporate minimalism into their designs to make the most of the limited space available in modern homes.
Most minimalist designs are inspired by Japanese classic designs. The designs exude expansiveness and harmony. Minimalism can be defined as a trend in design and architecture where the exterior and interior of a building are planned in such a manner that there is a feel of open vast spaces without any clutter.
The Sagaponac House is a 4,500 square foot house at an east Long Island community, Wainscott, NY is master-planned by Richard Meier. It consists only of simple lines and shapes but firmly rooting itself to the landscape and creating privacy by shaping the terrain. Even though the site was nearly flat before the construction, architects has managed to establish the first level slightly below grade and sculpt the surrounding terrain into a gentle rise. That allowed the visible volume to be reduced and gave place for creating indoor/outdoor spaces that are very open to their surroundings. After the construction the house become a great place for an intimate retreat for a family and even their friends. The private areas with amazing outdoor swimming pool are located the way nobody could see them from the street.
Hong Kong Villa is a dream house that is located in Shek-O, an historic fishing village in the southeast corner of Hong Kong Island. It takes full advantage of surrounding landscape with large expanses of glass that open to views in every direction. Strong horizontal lines extend from the building into the landscape, creating large covered terraces protected from the semi-tropical climate. There are also plenty of features that make the house modern and stylish, for example: transitions between indoors and outdoors are seamless, angles are right, shapes are simple and so on. The interiors are richly appointed using both native teak and imported woods from the Pacific Northwest. The entertaining and private living spaces are on a single level, and the garage, servants’ quarters and other support spaces occupy a lower level, tucked into the sloping site.
