Minimalist decoration at the service of the mental load

However, overload at home can lead to a real sense of burnout household that will influence the comfort and well-being of each inhabitant. This is why more and more people are turning to the principles of minimalism.

Declutter materially to release the mental burden

Just as overwork can occur in the context of work, domestic burnout also exists. In 2018, the polling company Ipsos (specialist in market research) revealed that nearly 20% of French people suffer from mental workload, and 41% consider that this workload is closely linked to the organization and management of household chores.

It is a mathematical phenomenon:

• the more objects and trinkets you have, the more things you have to put away on a daily basis;
• cluttered or overloaded furniture will take longer to dust or clean;
• the vision of disorder can lead to a feeling of stress, irritability or fatigue which will ultimately have a negative impact on your well-being and on the general atmosphere of the household.

Minimalism decoration applied to your interior

Even if there are no commandments to apply to the letter, some of these tips could resonate with you and allow you to soothe your interior, both visually and in terms of the workload it requires. daily.

According to decoration magazines and blogs, the trend is to marry natural or sober materials. Wood, waxed concrete, stone or even linen bring an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and soft. This harmonization of colors will allow less stress on the eye, less fatigue but also to enlarge the volume of the rooms of the accommodation.

One of the very principles of minimalism is to appease the spirits and to offer a simple but cozy living space. The choice of colors will also have an influence on the atmosphere you want to give to your interior.

• the white will illuminate the room and carry the light;
• gray (light) or shades of beige will give a boost of warmth;
• and to add a little relief and contrast, you can choose a color that will stand out: olive green, pale pink or even black sparingly.

Special mention for the bedroom which must become a cocooning space dedicated to rest and relaxation. sleep. Here too, simplicity is in order and the goal is to reduce the mental load linked to the superfluous by reducing as much as possible the trinkets. So, to bring a touch of sweetness and fantasy, you can place a jewelry box or photo frames on a chest of drawers or on the bedside table.

To respect the precepts of minimalism, be careful not to overload these storage spaces. If, from time to time, you feel the need for change, you have the possibility of modifying the frame, the poster or the decorative object which you will have placed there.

The whole point of this “less is more” movement is to obtain a visually refined living space in order to simplify your field of vision and therefore all household chores inherent.

On the lighting side, here too it is important to favor indirect light and to select chandeliers that will harmonize with all the rooms and that will bring warmth in the evening.

Thanks to minimalism, beauty is found in simplicity. And the mantra “Less is more” then takes on its full meaning…