Warm minimalism has been all the rage in the interiors industry this year, and as with calm luxury, this simple yet sophisticated aesthetic is surprisingly easy to achieve and doesn’t always require a significant budget.
Unlike its colder, austere sibling, the warm, minimalist interior promises to bring more character and comfort to a clean, functional space. That was the goal of design firm Clement Design, which was tasked with designing and planning the now former home of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi. The result is a welcoming, calm and uncluttered space that embodies the trend of quiet luxury.
The easiest way to achieve a look like Clement Design did is to imitate nature in all its glory. Inspired by the colors of the natural world, warm minimalism gives interiors a gentle and soothing touch that can be layered with textures and tones that change with the seasons.
“There’s a clear movement towards warm minimalism with deeper hues and rich neutrals – I’m seeing a lot of off-whites, honeys, taupes and beiges being used to create cozy, inviting entrances that are still elegant and serene in their simplicity. . It’s about creating a sense of cohesion so that no one piece of furniture or color dominates the space,” says Becca Galbraith, designer and founder of Becca Interiors.
The main thing is to keep this look as simple as possible. Take one or two statement pieces of furniture or art as the base of your room, and choose colors and shapes for the rest of your decorating ideas.
When in doubt, start on the floor. In Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi’s home, dark flooring acts as a precursor to the colors and tones used elsewhere. Finishing in shades of brown and taupe helps ground a room, evoking a feeling of calm and tranquility—a wonderful choice for the entrance to a home.
“Using a natural palette is about adding depth and contrast to different layers and textures,” says Jane Landino, creative director at Taylor Howes Studio. “To make a warm, minimalist color palette feel thoughtful and thoughtful, it’s important to mix and match patterns and shapes, albeit neutrals, as well as random accent colors. Just because something is beige or brown doesn’t mean it has to be plain.”
Owner and head designer Becca Galbraith grew up in the English countryside before moving across the Atlantic to begin her design career in New York City. Currently based in Connecticut where she runs her interior design firm, Becca brings her style rooted here in the UK to homes across the US.
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