Shreya Shrestha, who specializes in interior & exterior development for retail & commercial spaces, is a graduate in Interior, Exterior & Product Designer from Accademia Italiana (Bangkok & Florence). She is also the founder of Home Interiors which helps

Sometimes we want to look around and feel cozy with lifestyle décor items. Minimalist interior design is about living now and not dipping in the nostalgia. You should decorate your home solely with the things that have only functional and esthetics roles. Clear forms and clean lines are key for a distinct life.

Minimalism in flooring
Minimalist floor covering features a high quality polished wood or concrete and light colors for warmth feeling. If you want to add a modern touch, using wood flooring will be a right design solution.
You may choose to use neutral rug or not to use rugs at all if you need it only for the aesthetics. But if you own a pet, you would be better off choosing a microfiber, wool or a jute pet-proof rug.

Minimalism in lighting        
Minimalist interiors need more lights than others to emphasize a pure simplicity of the space. Try to use more natural light. You may choose neutral – colored window treatments or leave them naked.
If you choose track lighting, you may add lamps, pendant lights, led strip lights or other additional lighting. You may prefer bright decorative pendant lights that contrast with a calm interior and add a splendid accent for a perfect minimalist home.

Minimalist wall décor
Wall art in minimalist interiors is key for organizing all décor items and creating a main focal point. You should chose large pictures or posters to hang on the wall to show a generous beauty in a clear space.
If you want to emphasize clean and strict lines of your home, pictures with geometric prints are exactly what you need. You may hang a few pictures with an equal space between them and create one large piece of art with one deep idea. Also, you may limit yourself to just one picture with geometric prints. If you want to add your own signature, you may use wall art which shows your lifestyle. For example, a simple graphic illustration with bicycle shows your active wellness and personal comfort.

Minimalist bathroom essentials
When you simplify your home, you may separate your shower and toilet in the minimalist bathroom. You should use a glass door or partition for the shower. That way you’ll have a clear delineation of areas.
Two or three hues are enough for minimalist interior design style. You may choose classic combinations of white and black or white and grey.
Create a focal point of your minimalist bathroom with black and white framed mirror. You may use a few plants for a sense of fresh breath in your minimalist bathroom.

How to create a minimalist kitchen?
You should decorate your kitchen in the functional way. For example, choose the right position for your kitchen items. That’s how you make it easy to take out blender, mixer or grater as soon as they are needed.
Having a clear kitchen will help you organize minimalistic space and add fresh feelings to your home.
You may use neutral colors to mix classic white, grey and black. A bouquet of flowers can also be the main focal point of the room.
And think about the quality of the material you use. For ease, you may choose a winning combining of stainless steel, aluminum and glass.