Style Trend One: How Minimal is Minimal?

Scrolling through magazine pages and websites, you can find the most beautiful inspiration photos, the perfectly placed this, accented with one stunning piece of that. And let’s not forget the perfectly filtered light coming through the right areas of the room with hardly anything in it.

Well, most homes can’t attain that look without a tremendous effort. The shape of the room, the molding, the ceiling height, the existing windows, enough seating — all those things play an interactive role in the story. And most important, once the space is designed you need to love it and have it function in a way that’s consistent with your intent. Getting a dumpster and throwing all your belongings away won’t work over the long haul. Curating your space requires a well-conceived plan and a developed appreciation for the environment we’re curating.

A design worth keeping is one that reflects your well-lived life. It can be minimal, but it doesn’t have to sacrifice your personality or your lifestyle to be beautifully yours.