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Less Is More: 15 Home Items Ideal For the Budding Minimalist

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Clean lines. Muted colors. Basic geometric forms. All hallmarks of minimalism—the design style that advocates for less stuff and more space, more calm. Less, for minimalists, is more.

Which is not to say it’s boring. Good minimalism, according to British designer John Pawson, celebrates “the excitement of empty space.” Nor does it have to be cold—warm minimalism embraces neutrals and raw wood.

For those who want more simplicity in this crazy world, here are 15 items that are perfect for creating pared-back ambiance.

couch
Stratos Sofa, $1,650, industrywest.com.Photo: Courtesy of Industry West.
mirror
Skagerak Georg Mirror, $449, theline.com.Photo: Courtesy of The Line.
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Cubisme Serving Boat, $275, graciousstyle.com.Photo: Courtesy of L’Objet.
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Christian Woo Column Bench, $6,000, thefutureperfect.com.Photo: Courtesy of The Future Perfect.
rug
Cali New Zealand Wool Rug, $999, onekingslane.com.
light
Orion Light, $1,650, ylighting.com.Photo: Courtesy of Lee Broom.
table
The Floyd Desk, $460, floydhome.com.Photo: Courtesy of Floyd Home.
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Baks Bed, inquire for price, rwguild.com.Photo: Courtesy of RW Guild.
frames
Minimalist Gallery Frame, $38-98, anthropologie.com.Photo: Courtesy of Anthropologie.
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Dinosaur Design Classic Stone Servers, $125, modaoperandi.com.Photo Courtesy of Moda Operandi.
lamp
C F1 Floor Lamp, $995, usa.flos.comPhoto: MoMA Design Store.
shelves
Wall Shelves, $24.95, cb2.com.Photo: Courtesy of CB2.
clock
Metal Wall Clock, $319.95, ahalife.com.Photo: Courtesy of Menu Design Shop.
bowls
Small Bamboo Bowel Set, $14, oakandfort.com.Courtesy of Oak and Fort.
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Dritto Dining Table, $5,950, monologuelondon.com.Photo: Courtesy of Monologue London.

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