These days, minimalism is no longer about living in an all-white space with the bare essentials. Rather, it is decorating with intention; curating things that serve a purpose and spark long-term joy – like this minimalist house tour below.
Fatin, a mother-of-two, understands this concept and has nailed the modern-day minimalist theme for her home.
Just take one look at her condo and you’ll instantly feel calm and relaxed. It is reminiscent of an upscale hotel room – elegant, understated, and clutter-free.
Despite the overall minimalist vibe in her abode, there is one room that is the complete opposite – her kids’ room.
From a sage green accent wall to a mauve canopy, Fatin’s kids’ room is the only one with a splash of color.
Although the room is adorned with colorful toys, books, and wall art, there are traces of Fatin’s minimalism peeking through.
The reupholstered cream bedframe is a classic that will see her children through the years. Plus, the rattan furniture can eventually be passed down as heirloom pieces.
Although minimalism is the core theme in Fatin’s house, her home is anything but dull.
The overall space focuses on clean lines, smooth shapes, and muted color palettes – together, they allow warmth, airiness, and comfort into the space. And, I can’t think of anything more welcoming than that.
Check out Fatin’s minimalist house tour below, and follow the rest of her interior journey here.
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A Cozy Yet Minimalist House Tour
Name: Fatin
Location: Puchong, Selangor
Type of home: Condominium
Number of rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 utility room & 2 bathrooms
Size: 1001sqf
Years Lived In: 2 years
Rental / Owned: Owned
How would you describe your home style?
Our home is mostly minimalist with a hint of Japandi, plus a little bit of (almost) maximalism in the kids’ room.
While the rest of the house maintains a neutral color palette like beige, grey, and black, our kids’ room has both neutral and colorful tones! It is like entering another world in their room.
What inspired your home decor?
We love traveling and staying in different hotels. However, we have traveled less since the pandemic.
So, we incorporated the idea of coziness, cleanliness, and relaxation like we used to experience during our staycations in our own home. Imagine waking up every day in a hotel room. Don’t you like that feeling too?
But, things are different for the kids’ room. It is a mix between @kidofthevillage and @deugniet_en_co because I just couldn’t choose between one!
I tried to buy only neutral-colored toys and kids’ room decor, but children will always be children. They love colors while I love neutrals!
The best solution is to mix both themes by creating a neutral sleeping space and a colorful playing space. My daughter and I think that it is a win-win situation. We love the outcome.
Did you renovate your home?
We did basic things to this home because we are most probably going to make it an investment property in a few years.
6 things we did to this home are vinyl flooring, invisible balcony grille, kitchen cabinets, minimalist wall paneling at our dining area, master bathroom sink counter, master bedroom sliding door, and built-in master bedroom wardrobe. Pretty straightforward, right?
We did most of our home renovation with local contractors. They don’t have any website or social media platforms.
However, our vinyl flooring is by @alaqsacarpets and the invisible grille is by klsgrille.com.my.
We limited all these renovations within 2 months after we received the house keys.
What is your favourite element in your home?
I guess one thing that differentiates our home from others would be our minimalist wall paneling. I appreciate how random yet elegant it looks, and the way it gives our dining area a different texture.
What is the best investment you made for your home?
The best investment would be the vinyl flooring. It instantly gives our home another look that doesn’t require us to do much with the furniture or wall paint color to make our home look cozy.
We also don’t need to have a carpet for our home because the flooring itself provides our feet with decent warmth. Plus, the floor is so much easier to clean! It is like killing two birds with one stone.
I still remember how we used to be bothered about footprints on our rental house tiles. We had to constantly wipe and mop the floor. The job doubles and triples when you have a child (or more). I can say that this type of flooring saves our sanity.
Name one regret you have about your home.
The one thing we should’ve done to our house is to install extra air conditioners in the kids’ room and the utility room. Since our house is facing west, we are blessed with a beautiful sunset, but also the scorching heat of the evening sun.
Where do you shop for furniture and home decor?
We shopped just about anywhere for larger furniture that didn’t require us to break the bank but still offered the desired quality and design. Whereas for home decor, I personally love H&M Home, IKEA, and Shopee!
What will be your next home project?
There is one project that I haven’t shown on my page which is our laundry/pantry/mini garage area. All 3-1 in a 7×5 ft room. Does it sound exciting to you?
Any advice you would like to share with others?
Home takes time and that’s okay. There is no fun in going into a house that has it all.
Creating a home is a journey, and a space can change over time depending on your interest and needs.
Feel free to browse on Instagram or Pinterest for home inspirations. You will finally land on that one look you have always wanted before you know it.
What do you love most about Fatin’s minimalist house tour? Follow her journey on Instagram here.