There’s a reason why minimalism is having such a major moment in the design world (and beyond—thank you, Netflix and Marie Kondo)—when done right, it results in a clean, calming space without being boring. Minimalism calls for thoughtful curation and clutter-free spaces, both of which extend beyond the visual and actually result in more calming, livable, and nurturing environments. This is particularly appealing for a living room since it’s where you, you know, live. So we gathered twenty-three minimalist living room ideas to help you bring the style to life at home. Read on for tons of designer examples and decorating ideas for minimalist living rooms, both big and small—and tips on how to make them work in your own space.
JAOKIM JOHANSSON FOR FANTASTIC FRANK
PHOTO: FELIX FOREST; DESIGN: ARENT & PYKE
PHOTO: ALEXANDRA RIBAR; DESIGN: LEANNE FORD INTERIORS
STUDIO RAZAVI
PHOTO: MARCEL AUCAR; DESIGN: HECKER GUTHRIE
PHOTO: REID ROLLS; DESIGN: LEANNE FORD INTERIORS
JAOKIM JOHANSSON FOR FANTASTIC FRANK
PHOTO: LAUREN BAMFORD; DESIGN: ROBSON RAK
NICOLE FRANZEN
JOSEFIN HAAG FOR FANTASTIC FRANK
PHOTO: MATTHEW WILLIAMS; DESIGN: STUDIO DB
PHOTO: SHANNON MCGRATH; DESIGN: ROBSON RAK
CATHERINE KWONG DESIGN
JOSEFIN HAAG FOR FANTASTIC FRANK
PHOTO: TREVOR MEIN; DESIGN: HECKER GUTHRIE
STUDIO RAZAVI
PHOTO: FELIX FOREST; DESIGN: ARENT & PYKE
MANGUS PETTERSSON FOR FANTASTIC FRANK
PHOTO: BROOKE HOLM; DESIGN: ROBSON RAK
PHOTO: SHANNON MCGRATH; DESIGN: HECKER GUTHRIE
CATHERINE KWONG DESIGN
PHOTO: SHANNON MCGRATH; DESIGN: ROBSON RAK
MIKAEL AXELSSON FOR FANTASTIC FRANK
HADLEY MENDELSOHNDesign EditorHadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful’s design editor, and when she’s not busy obsessing over all things decor-related, you can find her scouring vintage stores, reading, or stumbling about because she probably lost her glasses again.