Negative space in your home means a spot where there isn’t anything: no art, no furniture, no stuff – nothing. What do we need such spaces for? First of all, negative spaces are psychologically pleasing: we all love balance and when there’s too much decor and furniture, we percept it like clutter. Plus, we tend to react to rooms with negative space more positively because they’re easier for our brains to categorize. Second, a negative space is easier to use: you may place there whatever you want any time, and you can create various paths through your home, which is cool for open layouts. Third, a negative space will make your design and artworks stand out creating a cool balance.
The first tip for pulling off this idea is to intend a negative space while decorating as when it’s intended, it brings harmony, and when not – it seems that you’ve just forgotten something. Second, look for functional and double duty furniture to leave some space unfilled. Third, declutter your space – I think, this tip doesn’t require any comments. And the last but not least: fill in if the negative space doesn’t feel ok for you, then look for other spots to create one. Now let’s have a look at some examples.
Negative Spaces In Living Rooms
Negative space in living rooms is a must! Living rooms are usually large enough to leave some space blank, and you will make your room look bigger, more airy and fills the space with natural light. It goes not only to minimalist spaces but to any other, too: from moody to mid-century ones. Blank walls, corners, nooks and other spaces are right what you need for a harmonious look.
a minimalist living room with a blank corner that brings a comfortable feeling to the room
a chic pastel space with a blank pink wall that makes the space balanced
a minimal space done with much negative space and filled with light for an airy feeling
blank walls and double height windows make the living room amazing and filled with light
negative space is featured with a blank concrete wall and it brings harmony to the space
a living room with Japanese aesthetics is done with much negative space for a cozy feel
much negative space gives an airy feeling to the space and helps to separate the zones visually
the mid-century modern living room with enough negative space makes it feel more spacious
Negative Spaces In Bedrooms
A negative space in a bedroom is a must because this is a space where we want to feel relaxed and comfortable, and blank spaces are right for these goals. A negative space will give your bedroom an airy and relaxing feel, you’ll feel comfort and balance, and it’s exactly what we need here.
a minimalist bedroom in black and white with lots of negative space for a relaxed feeling
an airy and elegant bedroom with much negative space for an airy and ntural feeling
a quirky and whimsy bedroom with interesting furniture, molding and lamps balanced with negative space
a modern farmhouse bedroom with negative space that makes it feel larger
a vintage-inspired bedroom with much negative space for a relaxed feeling
a Scandinavian bedroom with much negative space, which is a must for such a style
make your bedroom serene and relaxing having much negative space
a cozy rustic-inspired interior with blank space for a comfortable feel
negative space here helps the bedroom look more airy and relaxing
Negative Spaces In Bathrooms
Make negative space in your bathroom, this is important for several reasons. First of all, negative space makes the room look bigger, and bathrooms are usually small – that’s exactly what you need to make your bathroom more spacious. Negative space helps the light go through, and it adds a spa feel to the bathroom, ideal, isn’t it?
a contemporary bathroom with reclaimed wood touches and negative space for a comfy feel
a minimalist space feels bigger with negative space, what a great idea
give your bathroom a spa feel with negative space in it
negative space makes this bathroom more refined and elegant (an antique mirror looks gorgeous!)
a minimalist bathroom with muh concrete and negative space for a chic touch
a relaxing bathroom with negative space that makes it look more luxurious and comfy
an airy and fresh feel is created with negative space here
a minimalist bathroom with much negative space to keep the style up