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9 Stylish Ideas for a Cozy Minimalist Living Room

This post is all about cozy minimalist living room ideas.

When visualizing a minimalist living room, my mind immediately turns to white interiors, contemporary furniture, clean lines, and absolutely no clutter. Though this sort of sleek interior is appealing, the living room is also a place I want to feel welcoming and comfy. So, I set out to find the absolute best inspiration for a cozy minimalist living room.

For a curated space to feel both cozy and minimalist, there must be a balance between the opposing design and decor elements. If you are drawn to minimalist design but don’t want your home to feel cold and uninviting, then take a look at these cozy minimalist living room ideas and get inspired. 

Here are 9 absolutely stunning and cozy minimalist living room ideas.

Cozy Minimalist Living Room Ideas

1. Moscow Monochrome

This cozy minimalist living room is located in Moscow, Russia - where you most definitely want to feel warm and cozy in the cold winter months! The space comes alive with straight lines and monochrome surfaces, while fabric and texture balance the home decor and give it a more welcoming feel.

“We find it pleasing to the eye to see the natural shades and sophistication of the things. Nevertheless, the main task is to keep the right light and geometry of the room. This is our formula of harmonious design,” - Artem Babayants Architects.

2. Bright White Cozy Minimalist Decorating

The bright white living room with black accents is super stylish and contemporary. Fun home decor elements such as the zebra rug, warm wooden pieces, and some greenery from a large plant allow the space to exude a bit more warmth. 


3. Classically Minimal in Australia

Here’s another minimalist and white living room - located in the Melfort Townhouses by Conrad Architects. The decor is decidedly monochromatic, and what helps make the room feel intimate and comfy are the curvy elements like the coffee table and art, as well as the large windows allowing for great light and air. 

“Melfort exemplifies a commitment to pursuing architecture that is classically minimal and restrained, yet layered with a depth of emotion, sensitively balancing the heritage and the contemporary.” 


4. Eclectic yet Cozy Minimalist Home

Brazilian architecture is always some of my favorite, and this project by StudioLIM in Sao Paulo is no different. The clean lines work extremely well with the detailed materials to create a sophisticated space. 

There’s a V-shaped pillar next to a large wall coated in wood panels, combining warmth with more minimalistic decor elements. The furniture is eclectic and goes perfectly with the room - I’m pretty much obsessed with each and every piece, but if I had to pick a favorite it would have to be the green sofa!

5. Pendant Lighting Sets the Mood

This monochrome minimalist living room is a dream! Using art or rugs is a creative way to add texture to a room when many of the materials or furniture are the same color. I also love the pendant lighting - it makes quite the statement. 

6. Soft and Colorful Nordic Minimalism

Here’s another example of a minimal yet cozy living room, this time with a colorful Nordic flair. The clean lines and repeating shapes give way to a soft minimalism that isn’t too severe. 

If you’re looking to add some color or busier elements to your living room, but still want to keep a minimalistic aesthetic, focus on curating a select few excellently crafted pieces of furniture or fixtures - like the light fixtures or couch in this room. 


7. A Striking Cocktail Table

This cozy east Hampton living room keeps it minimal with a mix of mostly whites. The vintage chairs by Joe Colombo are beautiful, but the real show stopper that pulls the room together is the custom Marmoreal cocktail table by Max Lamb. If you’re mainly working with whites in your minimalist room, consider a table in a striking color as the focal piece. 


8. Tranquil with Boho Touches

When you’re working with limited space, as is the norm for most living in NYC apartments, a minimalist decor aesthetic is very often taken on out of necessity. This tranquil living room in NYC features a minimalistic vibe with boho touches. 

The fringed vintage pendant light is by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and just lovely. If you’re going for a white and minimal style, adding boho touches is a great way to warm up the space and make it more inviting and cozy. Think rattan furniture touches and some greenery or flowers for a pop of color. 

9. Focus on Warmth and Texture

This cozy minimalist living room focuses on warmth and texture, with lots of curvy pieces of furniture and a few black moments to give a little pop. It’s a great example of warm, organic minimalism in interior design. 

And there you have it - 9 stylish and cozy minimalist living room ideas to inspire you!

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