The grain and figuring of pine wood wall paneling offer a warmth and connection to the forest through a memory of its source as a tree. Fir flooring has a softer and warmer feeling on the feet, and the warm yellow and orange tones of the fir offer a visual warmth. Our interior design focuses on the sensory qualities of materials, the tactile feeling on your feet and hands, and the visual softness of nature’s textures, tones, and hues.' 4. 'We use a lot of natural materials like wood, steel, and concrete that express themselves through their inherent qualities and textures. A 10’ tall multi-slide fir door opens onto the west deck, where the kitchen counter extends to become a wood-fired barbeque.' 'Interior surfaces are rendered in wood materials – local fir for the floors, pine on the walls and ceiling, and cedar on the outdoor decks. 'We sought to dissolve the barriers between the inside and out, between forest, garden, and structure,' explains Matt Wittman Principal of Wittman Estes. And note how the same wood is taken over the backsplash to create a beautiful, almost uninterrupted span of wood allowing the pattern of the grain to become a real feature. In this kitchen designed by Wittmann Estes, it's used in its most pared-back, natural, and unfinished form and the results are a kitchen that feels both very modern and minimal but filled with character. Wooden kitchen cabinetry is a classic choice, and it leans into both the sleek and rustic sides of this style. Balance simplicity and a rustic style with wooden cabinetry For example, you can do a textured ceramic tile in cool grey tones but mix it with warmer oak ceiling beams.' 3. All of these details add warmth without cluttering the kitchen. I prefer warmer tones or mixing cooler and warmer tones. Or hand-made ceramic pendant lights above an island. 'So for example, in a kitchen, incorporate a honed and striking marble kitchen countertop, or a textured glossy clay backsplash tile. A minimalist room has less pieces, but with this richness and depth through the use of texture, rich palettes, and different types of material,' explains designer Victoria Holly. A bare room has less pieces, but without richness and depth. There is a difference between bare and minimalism.

'With any form of minimalism, even though the goal is to approach each space with a 'less is more' mentality, the pieces that you do incorporate should add texture and depth to the space. It's a beautiful combination that really embodies the blend of sophisticated minimalism and that more soft and rustic style. You'll see a lot of minimaluxe kitchens that bring together the warm, grained texture of wood with the cool colors and flowing pattern of marble, as seen in this space designed by Decus. You can still create a very simple and sleek space but the mix of textures adds the interest. Natural materials – woods, stone, marble – all bring that depth and texture that's synonymous with this style.

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