Minimalist bedroom design gained popularity globally in the 2010s, and Singapore was no exception.
History of Minimalist Interior Design
Minimalism in interior design has deep roots in Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics, emphasising simplicity, functionality, and natural materials. This cross-cultural influence spread globally and became especially appealing in the early 2010s as a reaction against highly decorative, cluttered styles.
Muji, a Japanese retailer focusing on minimal, functional homeware, contributed significantly to minimalism’s popularity worldwide, including in Singapore, where its approach resonated with urban dwellers looking for serenity in compact spaces.
The mid-2010s also saw the rise of decluttering gurus, such as Marie Kondo, who emphasised “sparking joy” through fewer, meaningful possessions. Her books and Netflix show helped spread the appeal of minimalism as a lifestyle, influencing people to simplify their spaces, including in Singapore.
As technology filled lives with information and stimulus, the minimalist bedroom became a retreat for many. Around the globe, people started appreciating minimalist spaces for providing a calm, clutter-free environment, seen as essential for mental health. This concept was especially appealing in fast-paced urban centres like Singapore.
Going for pared down aesthetics for your bedroom? Here are some tricks to inject visual interest into a minimalist bedroom, preventing it from looking too plain and boring.
Focus on one outstanding design element like this faceted ceiling and headboard and pare the rest of the home’s aesthetics back.
Restrain the use of concrete screed to just one wall and contrast it with lots of white for a crisp contrast.
Swop a conventional bed frame for one that’s made out of pallets.
A platform instantly raises a bedroom’s stylishness.
Indulge in a plush, larger-than-usual bed frame to anchor a bare room.
Reduce visual clutter by customising a bed frame that extends out to a bed side table.
Create a cosy den by cladding the walls and ceiling with timber strips.
Introduce vibrant colours with soft furnishings.
Instead of a standard bedside table to place your knick-knacks, create wall niches to hold them instead.
Turn an all-white bedroom around with a jet black feature wall as a bold statement.
Remember that bags can sit in for conventional home accessories to style and decorate your room too!