I have dark slate flooring throughout my entire home. I really like the contemporary, minimalist style. Can I have this decor w this floor?

The dark slate goes quite well with the modern look. You should check out some high end furniture stores for decorating ideas, such as Room and Board. A low profile couch and a bright rug could change everything.

A light blue, like robyn's egg could work to make things brighter. Also, bring in plants and minimize how much is in the room. If it is an antique, give it space, you want it to be the center of attention in the area it is in.

Try not to have too many centers of attention. Also, one dark wall that goes with the floor and the other 3 as light colors actually make a room look larger, you could go with a gray wall, and then if you put some black and white photos with white matte, it will be stunning.

Of course you can keep it that way; moderate decor with black slate. Maybe you should just try to balance it out with rugs. And also, when you pick a style, maybe it's just that your mixing that particular style with another too much.

Try focusing on just the ONE theme per room. For example: when you went Rustic, and Spanish/Italian, do you think a random person visiting your house would be able to distinctively identify that particular style? If not, then, when you pick a style, keep it pure and more true to that theme.

You might want to think about adding some light rugs. I'm thinking an earth-toned gold, yellowish 7' X 5', and maybe a couple white ones with patterns. Small to medium, depending on how big your rooms are.

Good luck.

I don't see why you couldn't do the contemporary look with this floor. I clean homes for a living and I see a lot of different decors throughout the week. I have found that the antique look goes best with hard wood flooring.

With it being black slate you might want to consider browns or greens maybe even a rust like red in the sunroom? Some colors also depend on what acessories you have also. I hope this was helpful.

Of course, such criticisms usually come from people who aren’t minimalists; and in the end, it doesn’t matter what anyone thinks about your home but you. However, sometimes our decluttering efforts can suck the warmth out of our space. We’re so focused on elimination, that we forget about our aesthetic needs—those little visual cues that make us (and our families) feel comfortable in our homes.

Never fear: your living room doesn’t have to look like Pottery Barn to have charm and character. Choose natural materials. When your furnishings and décor are few, natural materials convey a wonderful sense of warmth.

For example: a reclaimed wood table, a wool area rug, beeswax candles, linen napkins. This is a great way to add visual interest, especially with a monochromatic color scheme. A chunky handknit throw, nubby wool upholstery, or hammered metal bowl are subtle, elegant alternatives to chintz and frills.

3. Decorate with nature. Skip the home décor stores, and decorate with a plant, vase of flowers, cluster of branches, or unusual rocks you’ve gathered on a hike. They’re inexpensive (or free!), and add a beautiful, organic look to your space.

Use light as décor. During the day, throw open the curtains or blinds (or consider letting your windows go naked) to maximize natural light. In the evening, a few candles or string of white lights can create a romantic, magical glow.

A coat of paint is the easiest way to liven up a room without adding stuff; even a single wall of color can have a dramatic effect. However, if (like me) you’re a devotee of white walls, you can still benefit from a splash of color—simply choose fun hues for your practical stuff, like pillows, placemats, towels, or upholstery. Choose vintage or recycled materials.

Not only are upcycled items more eco-friendly; there’s just something infinitely more charming about stuff with a patina or history. Use glass jars. Longtime readers know I’m a big fan of mason jars.

Maybe it’s just me, but I think some of the consumable stuff in our homes—spices, beans, coffee, pasta, cotton balls, bath salts—are pretty enough to serve as décor. Use personal items. Stuff with meaning—like personal photos, artwork, or travel souvenirs—are so much more interesting than store-bought décor.

The key is editing: highlight just a few important pieces, to give them the spotlight they deserve. Remember: adding warmth isn’t about adding stuff. An empty room with weathered wood floors and a single vase of flowers can be absolutely delightful.

Rather, it’s about choosing our stuff with care, so that our homes are welcoming havens for our families, our guests, and ourselves. When you come home at the end of a long day, your space should always make you smile. {If you’d like to learn more about minimalist living, please consider reading my book, The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide, or subscribing to my RSS feed.

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