The internet has turned on minimalism, and for the most part, I can see why. Critics argue that the style is 'boring,' 'depressing,' or 'cookie-cutter.' Though these words describe some minimalist spaces, I still believe there is inherent value to these sparse schemes; that they have the power to bring emphasis to standout pieces and create an unfussily elegant energy in a home.
Exhibit A: Kim Kardashian's minimalist living room. It features a sculptural couch, two half-moon coffee tables, and a tree in a beautiful clay planter. These furnishings are the foreground to sloping white walls. The gray and white space is a standout example of how minimalism can create elegant, gallery-like spaces.
