textural minimalism: trend alert

One of my favorite pastimes is to find ways to like the minimalist trend. If you’ve been a homey homie for a while, you’ll know my aversion to ultra-minimalist, ultra-modern interior design. But when I can find a trend that gets me excited about minimalism, I latch onto it. The newest of these trends is textural minimalism.

what is textural minimalism?

The textural minimalism trend is all about putting the focus on the interesting textures used throughout the design, rather than on the actual stuff in the room. So even though there may not be a ton of accessories, different colors, and little knickknacks around, there is still a lot of depth and uniqueness to the design.

This is what really sets this sub-trend apart from the stale minimalism that we usually see. The textures add warmth, character, and homeyness. It looks intentionally bare, rather than looking like you just gave up on getting more stuff.

This texture can come from a variety of places. Most obviously, it could be the furniture. Furniture used in this trend is often very sculptural and organic-shaped, but monochromatic. But it could also be in art of accessories like vases or rugs. It could even be texture in the walls or flooring.

biophilia in textural minimalism

There is definitely a lot of overlap between textural minimalism and biophilic design. In a lot of the photos here, you’ll notice that the texture tends to mimic natural, organic textures. Not only does this make the design aesthetically pleasing to look at, but it actually has psychological benefits as well.

This trend, I think, is one of the bridges between minimalism and maximalism. It’s like the perfect porridge in goldilocks and the three bears. Not too busy, not too boring. So a maximalist and minimalist alike can be inspired by this trend.

It can even work for people who love color.

Another thing I love about this trend is how easy it makes it to switch things up if you want to make a change. It leaves a pretty blank slate to switch things in and out, but this blank slate is still really beautiful to look at.

get the look

So, if you’re looking to do a little Marie Kando-ing to your life but don’t want to sacrifice some flavor in your home, textural minimalism might be the trend for you.

Take a look at some staple pieces to try out below and click on furniture item name to shop the look:

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• wallpaper
• textured artwork
• floor lamp
• wooden oval dining table
• marble dining table
• leather sofa
• dimpled ceramic side table
• concrete coffee table
• concrete table lamp
• boucle arm chair
• white modular sofa

Your Complete Guide to Interior Design Trends

Want to know more about where interior design trends come from, who decides them, why some stick while others don’t, and how to apply them while maintaining your own personal style? Check out my complete guide blog post.

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