Everyone wants their house to be a comfortable and relaxing place. However, at times, it seems that the more one purchases, the walls of the house are getting filled up, and the house is appearing densed and sad. So, where is that “breathing feeling” that people get immediately after they enter the house, which is a feeling of being transparent and comfortable coming from? Not to mention that the answer is undoubtedly easy: just learn “leave blank”. By simply leaving approximately 30% of the wall blank, you will get such an amazing effect that no other decoration on the wall will be able to match it.
While it comes to the art of Chinese painting, it is important to “place white with black”, and the excellent artist’s concept is very often hidden in the space left blank. The same can be said for home design. Although the content of cabinets filled with walls, photos, and decorative paintings may be rich, they will cause a visual experience similar to walking on something without feet, and thus get tired easily. Leaving 30% of the wall blank is like giving the eyes a rest area and also leaving room for imagination in the space. This “blank space” can very effectively contribute to the visibility of the room, which is the reason why light and air seem to be flowing freely into the room. Small apartments will, in this way, not only look more spacious but also large apartments will attract more people and look more calm.
It is “less is more” that matters the most, for example, the wall behind the sofa does not have to be covered with triptychs always. Identify just one painting that means a lot to you and then surround it with ample blank space in such a way that it becomes more artistic and present. Or, if you are making a custom wall bookcase, you can design a few compartments without partitions, and color blocks can be installed to break the overall congestion. If the walls of your home are already a bit cluttered, try removing one or two ornaments. What you will see is that the small number of favorite things left against the empty backdrop are more refined and artistic. It is the same with the furniture, don’t let all the furniture be against the walls, leave some gaps and the feeling of breathing will come naturally.
The blanks that are left in the residential areas are not just a design method, they are also a lifestyle. It signifies that instead of rapidly filling every nook and cranny with stuff, we decide to keep more opportunities for life and the future. This blank space is for the sun to dance, for the breeze to pass through and even more for you after a hectic day, a spiritual corner where you can simply be and let go.
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