Ever wonder what makes modern minimalist house designs so appealing? They're simple, functional, and impactful. Here are 5 characteristics that define successful minimalist residential design.

1. CHARACTERISTICS OF
MODERN MINIMALIST
HOUSE DESIGNS
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2. MODERN
MINIMALISM
Minimalist architecture is
about achieving better
design through simplicity –
simplicity of form, space,
materiality, detail, and
color. Minimalist design
shows restraint and a
careful paring down of
elements to get to the
essence of a well-conceived
space.

3. SIMPLICITY
IN FORM &
FUNCTION
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Simple house design.
Straightforward,
efficient plan &
facade

4. UNCOMPLICATED
CLADDING & WALL
FINISHES
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5. CLEAN, OPEN
LIGHT-FILLED
SPACES
03
Open floor plan.
Lots of natural light.

6. SIMPLE DETAILING
Paring down to only what is necessary.
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7. VISUAL
INTEREST,
TEXTURE &
PERSONALITY
05
Strategic use of
materials & color
palette.

8. "Simplicity is the essence of happiness."
Cedric Bledsoe

9. Image Credits:
Cover: Koya No Sumika by mA-style Architects.
Photo by Kai Nakamura.
Intro: T Space by Steven Holl Architects. Photo by
Susan Wides.
01: http://media-cache-
ec2.pinimg.com/originals/26/b7/4c/26b74ca083f46
5133bd45e3c977ec78a.jpg.
02: The Four Cornered Villa by Avanto Architects.
Photo by Kuvio.
03: The Stripe House by Gaaga Studio Architecture.
Photo by Marcel van der Burg.
04: Y House by Tamizo Architects.
05: Interior DI by INT2 Architecture.
Back: House GePo by OYO Architecture. Photo by
Tom Janssens.

10. Get our guide:
How To Design a Minimalist Home.
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