Trend Alert: Sophisticated Designs in Minimalist Furniture

Minimalism is by no means a new décor discipline. Throughout the 20th century, various designers adopted minimalist design tenets as they looked toward a future where people would require fewer trappings to achieve the same levels of comfort and tranquility. In more recent years, many decorators and home décor enthusiasts have opted for minimalism for its guarantee of a simpler, decluttered, and often sustainable space. 

The design experts at Baer’s Furniture of Florida have noticed a newborn enthusiasm for minimalism in 2023, and they have some excellent tips for anyone who is interested in achieving minimalism in their homes as well as examples of furniture that promote minimal design.

While minimalism can be considered a decorative style in its own right, it is also an over-arching concept that permeates several different decorative disciplines. For example, Scandinavian design celebrates a lack of ornamentation in its design. This décor style features light, natural wood, simple lines, and very little decoration in detail. A piece like the Bernhardt Modulum Contemporary Cocktail Table works nicely with this decorative style.

Other examples of minimalist styles include Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, and Modern, which is currently the most popular way to embrace minimalism.

While the lines often blur when establishing rules for decorative styles, minimalism may be a little less forgiving than other styles and concepts.

We all know that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. This mathematical fact is at the core of minimalism. Eliminating curves preserves the materials in construction. It also allows more space to remain in the area around the furniture.

Minimalist colors help to prompt the clean, simple, and pure look of the space. Paints and surfaces tend to be non-reflective to control light and shadow. Black, gray, white, beige, and natural wood colors dominate minimalist designs. Choose warmer tones of each to avoid the cold look that’s often incorrectly associated with minimalism.

Because this is a “less is more” concept, every piece in a minimalist space needs to count. Surfaces should be relatively free from objets d’art or decorative items. Sofas and chairs should have few accessories. Storage furniture is particularly useful in minimalist design since it allows you to keep necessary items out of sight. This Bernhardt Aximon Contemporary Entertainment Console would be a welcome addition to any minimalist living room. The spacious shelved cabinets offer ample storage for electronics and other items that would clash with the minimalist design of your space. The straight lines, neutral colors, and understated door hardware give this piece a subdued yet elegant look.

At Baer’s Furniture, the minimalist design ethic has always been trending. Here are some of the most popular pieces we have that fit with minimalist design visions:

The Plush Bliss Fabric Sectional by Bernhardt is a quintessential minimalist piece. It’s characterized by razor-straight lines along the arms, back, and bottom. The sectional sits close to the floor, rendering the short, simple legs virtually invisible. It’s also a truly amazing sofa to sit it, checking the high-functionality box.

The Hooker Furniture Serenity Upholstered Panel Bed is another fine example of a piece that works with a minimalist space. While the edges of this piece are curved, the wonderful simplicity of this piece makes it the exception that proves the rule. Other notable features include the soft white and off-white colors and the light padding in the headboard and footboard that doesn’t extend the bed’s space. The tiny gap between the bed and floor means that you can tuck the bedding on all sides for a cleaner appearance.

A chest of drawers can offer the same storage as a traditional dresser without taking up as much storage space. The Bernhardt Axiom Contemporary Chest of Drawers has all of the markings of a great minimalist piece with a subdued bit of flare to add character. There is a two-tone cross design converging in the center drawer. With tons of hidden storage, this chest of drawers is also highly functional.

With almost eight decades in the furniture industry, Baer’s Furniture was an early pioneer in the modern minimalism trend. With 16 Florida stores, millions of square feet of display space, and hundreds of display items, you can always find minimalist furniture for your space. Stop by one of our showrooms and talk with a trained design specialist today!