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Luke Arthur Wells

5 things I learned decorating with this new kind of minimalism – it turns out it's the trick to more comforting spaces

a ridged fireplace with a dining table in front

I've always found it difficult to put into words exactly what my taste in interiors is. I'm drawn to neutrals, the textures of wood and stone, and keeping spaces light and bright, but in reality, I'm not a minimalist. I love to fill open shelving with beautiful objets, have coffee table books stacked high - these are not spaces free from clutter by any means. 

The term that probably best encapsulates all the facets I love about design is a relatively new one to me: "minimaluxe". It's an idea that seems to be defined by a softer, less-structured approach to minimalism in interior design, and one that embraces those textures and shapes which I most love. 

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