.01 Less is More

.02 Mindful Material Selection

.03 Incorporate a Neutral Color Palette

.04 Purposeful Decor

.05 Mindful Maintenance

The first step towards embracing minimalism is decluttering your living spaces. Dive into the process of evaluating and eliminating unnecessary belongings by embracing the philosophy that less is more. A clutter-free environment has scientifically been proven to reduce stress, increase focus and promote a sense of calm. Begin by asking yourself what items brings you joy, and consider selling or donating the rest to create a space that is intentionally curated and meaningful.

Minimalism goes beyond mere aesthetics—it also emphasizes conscious material choices. Selecting high-quality, durable items can be spendy upfront, but their lasting quality will save you money in the long run. Explore integrating natural materials such as wood, glass and metal into your home. please

Be sure your wood is responsibly sourced by checking out the sustainable furnishing council website here.

At Coastal, our love for neutrals runs deep, and for good reason.
Firstly, embracing a neutral color palette evokes feelings of tranquility and serenity as they are reminiscent of the familiar feelings we experience when surrounded by nature. At Coastal we are always challenging ourselves to incorporate a variety of textures and play with height variations to infuse depth and visual interest in your space. These subtleties ALWAYS elevate the overall aesthetic and enhance the ambiance of your environment.

Minimalism doesn't mean devoid of decoration; it simply means intentional and purposeful. By choosing decor and artwork intentionally, you can create a harmonious and balanced environment that not only pleases the eye but also adds depth and meaning to your overall design concept. We encourage you Choose decor items that serve a function and/or hold personal meaning, ensuring that each element contributes to the overall harmony and usefulness of your space.

To the left is an example mood board we created for a client for her modern entry way. Every item serves a function and adds to the overall aesthetic.

Why limit yourself to a spring clean when you can do it year-round! My husband is going to be really excited about this one. truth is, minimalism is an ongoing journey that requires mindfulness and regular editing. Below are some practical tips to help you stay organized and keep clutter at bay: 

Discover the beauty of letting go, creating space, and finding joy in the simplicity of minimalism.

.01 MINDFUL SHOPPING: PRACTICE MINDFUL SHOPPING BY CAREFULLY CONSIDERING YOUR PURCHASES. PRIORITIZE QUALITY OVER QUANTITY AND FOCUS ON ACQUIRING ITEMS THAT TRULY ADD VALUE AND ALIGN WITH YOUR NEEDS AND AESTHETIC. AVOID IMPULSE BUYING AND UNNECESSARY ACCUMULATION OF ITEMS THAT MAY LATER CONTRIBUTE TO CLUTTER.

.02 DAILY HABITS: DEVELOP SIMPLE DAILY HABITS THAT PROMOTE ORGANIZATION, SUCH AS MAKING YOUR BED EACH MORNING, TIDYING UP BEFORE GOING TO BED, AND DOING A QUICK SWEEP TO PUT ITEMS BACK IN THEIR DESIGNATED PLACES.

.03 ONE IN, ONE OUT RULE: IMPLEMENT A "ONE IN, ONE OUT" RULE FOR NEW PURCHASES. FOR EVERY NEW ITEM YOU BRING INTO YOUR HOME, LET GO OF AN EXISTING ITEM. THIS PRACTICE HELPS MAINTAIN A BALANCE AND PREVENTS UNNECESSARY ACCUMULATION OF BELONGINGS.

.04 REGULAR DECLUTTERING: SET ASIDE TIME REGULARLY TO ASSESS YOUR BELONGINGS AND IDENTIFY ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER NEEDED OR BRING YOU JOY. DONATE, SELL, OR DISCARD THESE ITEMS PROMPTLY TO PREVENT THEM FROM ACCUMULATING AND TAKING UP UNNECESSARY SPACE.

MINIMALISM DOESN'T MEAN DEVOID OF DECORATION; IT SIMPLY MEANS INTENTIONAL AND PURPOSEFUL.BY CHOOSING DECOR AND ARTWORK INTENTIONALLY, YOU CAN CREATE A HARMONIOUS AND BALANCED ENVIRONMENT THAT NOT ONLY PLEASES THE EYE BUT ALSO ADDS DEPTH AND MEANING TO YOUR OVERALL DESIGN CONCEPT.CHOOSE DECOR ITEMS THAT SERVE A FUNCTION OR HOLD PERSONAL MEANING, ENSURING THAT EACH ELEMENT CONTRIBUTES TO THE OVERALL HARMONY AND USEFULNESS OF YOUR SPACE.

BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE MOOD BOARD WE CREATED FOR A CLIENT FOR HER MODERN ENTRY WAY.