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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

5 minimalist decor myths designers urge you to forget if you want to embrace this style in 2025

Minimalist living room with boucle chairs, stone coffee table and book shelves.

When we think of minimalism, many of us envision quite a stark space, void of clutter. But minimalism can be more than just the basic definition, so we spoke with designers to help us prove all those stereotypical minimalist decor myths simply aren't true.

Many of us pair minimalist decor ideas alongside the cold and clinical. Whether it's decorating with an all-white color palette or sparingly scattering decor, there are some dated rules often associated with this interior design style. But the minimalism of today is entirely different, and there a so many different variations on the look. Many designers are still channeling the iconic design style, just tweaking the traditional connotations and creating thoughtful yet refined interiors filled with personality.

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