Minimalism in interior design is the absolute worst, amirite?

yeah, grew up with trash and animal droppings everywhere, cigarette butts in the sink, and random junk laying around. Clean minimalistic interiors bring me comfort and helps me focus. My environment completely hobbled my ability to perform in school when I was younger. Moved out and lived with a family friend for 3 months and completely reversed my grades, moved back in and went back to failing. Going to friend's houses on the weekend was like a vacation.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

And likewise, some people were raised by parents who were neurotic clean freaks who wouldn't allow even their children's bedroom to have any personality. I overcompensated and kept a "very" messy apartment throughout my entire twenties until recently when i'm trying to achieve more middle ground.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Met my ma and pa have ya! I couldn't even make a mess doing a project. My mum would say "you're going to fail with a mess like that". Not the project the mess made by doing the project. I live in a cluttered environment but am going to change that! I am striving for functional!!

by Ok-Home 1 week ago

Yes! My family are collectors (not hoarders - they're extremely clean)- but their house could be a museum. If I had the space I would love to have a somewhat minimalist look, albeit with color. (Minimalism with no color would absolutely be reminiscent of a hospital). Personally I love white stucco with aqua and a hint of pink (which reminds me of Santorini) or Japanese-esque decor.

by lonniejacobs 1 week ago

It's the color, the art, and the aesthetic in general that say nothing to me. Minimalism in japanese culture integrates with nature beautifully. Interior design makes sense when it has some kind of positive / functional benefit for you lifestyle.

by Creative_Relative676 1 week ago

As someone who grew up with a grandfather that still hoardes literally everything (And also my father, but to a much lesser extent) I can confirm that I completely swung the other way as an adult. Each time I have to buy something that occupies space I always think about the fact that it will occupy space, even if it is something very small. I always crave minimalism.

by Aware-Cockroach-4300 1 week ago

That's me, they weren't straight up hoarders just lot of clutter and stuff

by Anonymous 1 week ago

This reminds me of an exhibit at the Minneapolis institute of art. It's a room of a cabin from the north shore you can look into, literally a house in a museum. They also have a few different period rooms I can't find a picture of the cabin but I'll look later and report back if I remember.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Wood is so nice, definitely makes a space feel cosier imo

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Is "visual texture" a thing? Features like a raw brick section on an interior wall or the natural wood you mentioned just make a room more interesting. It can be overdone, but so can anything.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I do like it to an extent.. like in a hotel room it feels so relaxing and it's something I somewhat try to emulate at home but also it's not very cozy. I think I do like it and somewhat enjoy it but it's not entirely for me

by Able_Spring_2962 1 week ago

The wood certainly helps in my book. I guess my issue would mainly be with like corporate or American-style minimalism. Lots of greys and whites. IKEA but with less personality somehow.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Home is where you live. I like my home to be as neutral and blank slate as I can, because I don't want inputs from my environment. The more stuff I have the more weighed down I am literally, I want all my stuff to be able to fit in my van so if I want I can move within a day. I won't move, I've been in the same place for 5 years and don't plan on moving but to be able to gives me a sence of freedom to be able to if I want, so I know I want to be here, as leaving would be very convenient and yet I'm still here witch means I truly want to.

by jonatan38 1 week ago

I'm easy to distract. And like to minimize the potential sticking points for my attention. But not every one is I could see how you can feel comforted by haveing alot of things, and beeing more rooted to a place.

by jonatan38 1 week ago

Sounds like you found a way to be that suits you. More power to you, I say. I can understand the inputs thing. I sometimes need nothing going on or in! Even sitting in a dark room sometimes.

by Ok-Home 1 week ago

I like rather stark minimalism. It suits my personality. I dislike superfluous external stimuli, especially that which serves little function. I have a bed. I have a few chairs. I have a desk for my computer. That is enough for me.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I enjoy minimalism because I hate cleaning more than I love vibes.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I want my house (specially my room) to look like the office of a Wizard or something like that. Zero minimalism.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Bookshelves and a warm fireplace, rugs and earthy colors. Wood and the things that mean a whole lot to you. That's my ideal imo

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I'm imagining this as a studio ghibli scene

by hahnterrell 1 week ago

I definitely prefer things to be on the minimalist side, I don't care nearly as much about the colors other than preferring lighter shades but having less stuff or nick backs just feels so good. Less to worry about and easier to maintain.

by Rennernyasia 1 week ago

I'm sorry but I love minimalism. It feels so sleek and clean, like I don't have to worry about anything. I would definitely add a few things to spice it up but having that sleek minimalistic style is definitely something I'm after.

by Virginie24 1 week ago

I like it, I must be insecure. shrug

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I love it. It also gives more importance to what items you do put on display.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I call it millennial gray. If you can't have colors then what's the point lol.

by Nbreitenberg 1 week ago

Damn man you really went hard on those people living in mansions, made me laugh.

by Bethany08 1 week ago

Some people don't prefer clutter… especially if it says "live, laugh, love"

by mortonbayer 1 week ago

Agree! Minimalism is boring and horrible

by Wunschmina 1 week ago

They all look like Airbnbs or IKEA showrooms -- not like a home where actual breathing humans with personalities might live. HATE.

by ignatiuskutch 1 week ago

I personally can't stand the minimalism trend, it feels cheap and lazy. I hate how once comfortable or cozy homes were turned into sterile office spaces with this aesthetic. One of the first houses I ever lived in unfortunately got this treatment and they took away a lot of what made the house unique in a good way.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

This is true and I think people are hypocritical for hating on the things they can't afford

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Minimalism is nice. If you think about the roomy house with white walls and one sofa at the middle, that is minimalism, but it does not define what minimalism is.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Minimalism is usually the worst in general

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Agreed. Asked people when their place was going to be finished. Didn't make me any friends, I can tell you.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

So you're just an arsehole then? I don't get it, did you want to make friends?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Your mom is faux-erudite

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Hahahaha this is perfect lol

by Anonymous 1 week ago

My bf keeps saying I'm a hoarder because I'm a maximalist (everything is clean and organised tho). But if he had it his way, there wouldn't be anything cute to look at and I'd probably feel quite sad living in such a sterile environment. we've hit a happy medium where I can keep things so long as they serve a purpose and aren't just lying around waiting for me to do something with them.

by bhudson 1 week ago

Agreed. I support the middle ground. Clutter sucks and makes me feel suffocated. But so does stark minimalism. I'm talking millennial grey. Why does it have to mean no color? I like more natural looks. Grey is nice, but it sometimes feels... cold and uninviting. Which is why browns (particularly if there's wooden furniture or beams) look nice. You can have a house with minimal clutter that still shows personality. I actually like it if you have a mostly greyscale room, then some dark red pillows or something to offer contrast. Ofc, if this is someone's preference, they should go for it. I just can't help but dislike the trend as well. I'm not sure why "clean" is now synonymous with "no personality" or "zero color."

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Correct. The style for aesthetically bankrupt and blind architects.

by Vast-Reflection1568 1 week ago

I am 100% a minimalist now because I grew up in a hoarder house. Not only was there crap everywhere, but there were various animals. At one point we had 20 chihuahuas, 2 cats, 4 cocktail birds, 2 geese, and 3 fish tanks. The house was full of stuff and so was the yard. Our yard looked like we were constantly having a yard sale.

by Adventurous_Dog1386 1 week ago

The THINGS?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

THINGS! THINGS INDEED! THIIIIIINNNGGGSSSS!

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I'm a maximalist so I definitely agree!!

by gerald35 1 week ago

Have you seen Kim Kardashians house? Link

by Ygottlieb 1 week ago

Beyond parody based on the pics in the article. Good god The labs I frequented back in my university days were less bleak than this Jesus Christ

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I don't really want a cosy living room. I want a nice big open space so I can lie down on the tiles as I watch something

by Massive_Shock_2791 1 week ago

Form follows function.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I totally agree. It is good not to crowd your house with much furniture, but whatever you chose let it be colourful, sophisticated, and beautiful to look at!

by Icy-Possession-2956 1 week ago

I like it personally as long as it doesn't differ function but I grew up in a very cluttered house hold and never want to live like that again, and did 20 years in the military so spartan living and industrial design feel like home to me.

by Lower-Ad5282 1 week ago

Even military-ish spartan style is much cooler than plain minimalism. Seriously.

by Spiritual-Result742 1 week ago

It's a cope, to deal with the fact that we have less now adays

by ContentTonight 1 week ago

We tend towards it because 1) my husbands's anxiety gets in overload when there is clutter and 2) I'm a terrible housekeeper so the more stuff I have to organize the messier things are going to look. If I lived alone I would have so much more color and eclectic decor though. He and I just don't agree so we just try to pick decor we can agree on which is tough.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I like my home to feel uninviting, because well you're not welcome. Also that cold grey corporate soullessness is quite appealing.

by Longjumping_Town8415 1 week ago

I have a theory that they just want us more comfortable in our cells. With minimal architecture and crocs being famous again. But thats just a theory....a CONSPIRACY THEORY

by darejess 1 week ago

Yeah building big blank cubes was cool the first 100 houses, after that, the coolness and exoticness (which was the main selling point) was kinda gone

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I don't like clutter and I don't want to be overstimulated by my environment. When I go outside, there is a lot of noise, colours, bright lights. When I come home, I want to decompress in a clean, calm, minimalistic environment.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I hate maximalism more since it's so overstimulating but I agree, minimalism is also horrible!

by Dizzy_Foot5229 1 week ago

Bring on the mediumism!

by Haunting-Win-5092 1 week ago

not into the corporate sterile look as you describe it but I don't like cleaning. I've got better things to do with my free time than dusting, wiping, polishing, tidying clutter and BS in my home. That's the appeal of minimalism. It's streamlined so I can spend my energy on more important things

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Not zero personality. a cotton fabric recliner has all the class.

by Diligent_Attorney 1 week ago

Disagree but solid opinion. Not sure if this is unpopular, though. Minimalism doesn't seem to be the majority opinion

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Is that how you think you spell "lair"?

by Euphoric-Pirate 1 week ago

I think they find it calming & maximalism to be more anxiety inducing..

by Anonymous 1 week ago

It's a taste thing. If you don't like it, don't do it.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

When you grow up with people who all hord everything they've ever touched, and go to yard sales every weekend to buy more stuff. I felt like I was drownding in stuff, and my mom felt like if there was an inch of free wall space it was a waste. It's why minimalism was a thing.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Sterile and bland, true for sure. But I do prefer it over 100 trinkets and clutter everywhere. The best would be somewhere in between.

by Kaleigh88 1 week ago

I don't categorically hate it, but a little goes a long way. And it works better in use based spaces like kitchens than it does in comfort spaces like bedrooms and dens.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Agreed. I like having books, random paintings, plants/flowers and Knickknacks around my apartment. Minimalism reminds me of an office at work and why would I want to be reminded of work when I'm home?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Yes indeed, one could even say it's minimalistic in it's expression

by Hamilltrace 1 week ago

"zero personality" tbh i see this the same way i see tattoos and piercings, its something people with no personality get to distract from the fact they have no personality, and the same goes for stupid interior design minimalism just shows you are confident enough in yourself that you dont need to distract people with furniture and paintings

by AbaloneLeather 1 week ago

Well my personality has nothing to do with the objects I own. I place no value on them, if anything it's like a burden or a chore having to spend so much money, time and mind on getting and keeping them. And that's for things with some practical value let alone pure decoration. So I prefer a clean look.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Minimalism is not mutually exclusive with color, warmth, comfort, or character. Minimalism is simply the absence of that which serves no purpose. You ask "where are the THINGS" with emphasis on that last word as if stuff inherently has value even if it's just sitting there. Why? "Stuff" just masks all the things I love about my house.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Lots pf design choices could be worse . Dafuq you on about

by Anonymous 1 week ago