Overtime, our homes can end up overwhelming us. Where once an interior was restful and welcoming, it can become suffocating thanks to a build-up of clutter and stuff you feel you can never part with. Our homes are filled with little treasures of memories and everyday objects we’ve acquired over time.

It’s no wonder the clean-lined and bare walled minimalist interiors is growing in trend, as more people choose to live a life of simplicity. People are saying good-bye to their clutter and embracing clean living. They’re investing in beautiful pieces that will last a lifetime, rather than filling an interior with meaningless stuff.

If you’re thinking of ditching the clutter to create a minimalist home, here are a few tips to get you started:

1. GET PERSONAL

Observe how you live. What do you use day to day? How do you interact and move around your space? What are the things you can eliminate from your interior? Understanding how you live within your home will give you insight into the adjustments you can make to achieve the minimalist style.

2. BE INSPIRED

Collect a few images of minimalist homes that you are inspired by. Take note of the textures, colour palette, style of furniture and overall feel of the home to give you a starting point

3. ADDRESS ONE ROOM AT A TIME

Decluttering an entire house is a massive job so instead of overhauling every room, pick one to start with. Progress throughout the home, finishing one room after the other.

4. EDIT YOUR FURNITURE

Furniture takes up a large portion of your interior, so start with editing the pieces in each room. Are there items that are just gathering dust? Can you replace a piece to give you more storage. Does your current furniture suit your neutral colour palette?

5. CLEAR YOUR SURFACES

If you’ve hung things on the wall simply because the hook was there, take it down and carefully curate your artwork. Same goes for all your surfaces – remove that stack of magazines on the floor, find a place for your pile of bills on the bench and reduce the clutter of decorations on your mantle or sideboard.

6. FIND A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING

Nothing is out of place in a minimalist interior. Everything has a home and is put back after use. If you can’t find a place for a particular item, it’s worth asking yourself whether you actually need it. Remember think quality over quantity and ensure you have ample storage for those things you can’t bear to part ways with!