Minimalism, which emerged in the 1960s in America as an art movement, has not remained limited to art over the years and has transformed into a lifestyle. Today, we can see reflections of the minimalist movement in almost every field, from design to visual arts, architecture to music, cinema, and even technology. So, what is minimalism?

Minimalism has become a modern lifestyle that helps to organize homes or offices and simplify life to cope with today's overwhelming world. The pandemic showed us how life can be lived simply. It is proven by experience that work can be done without grand offices or flashy office furniture; ergonomic, comfortable, and simple furniture is more than enough. In our home-offices, many of us had to spend almost all day at a desk, on a chair, and we saw the importance of comfort again.

In design, minimalism is about prioritizing the essentials. In minimalist design, a product is reduced to its basic function, using minimal materials, neutral colors, simple forms, and avoiding excessive decorations to achieve a form of pure elegance. Although the result of minimalist design looks effortlessly simple, achieving such strong simplicity is not easy.

Let’s summarize the key features of minimalist design:

· First and foremost, it's about being minimal yet substantial.
· It focuses on functionality.
· It uses simple lines.
· It avoids unnecessary decorations.
· It's usually monochromatic, though sometimes a color is used as an accent to create a relaxing environment.
· It's made from well-chosen materials.
· Each piece of furniture has a place and purpose.
· Craftsmanship is valued.
· Space utilization is carefully considered.