Many of you have been hearing the term Quiet Luxury in the fashion world for quite some time. It is a simple concept based on minimal accessories and a neutral, rotating clothing base.
This term has taken hold in a different way in design. I call it Quiet Modernism and find that many of my clients are drawn to this aesthetic.
The Principles Behind the Design
This is a philosophy centred on tasteful restraint, structural purity and a deep connection to nature.
Mid-century modernism that has such wonderful textural warmth plays well to this.
Empty or negative space is okay and is created deliberately allowing your eye to rest in a room instead of being entertained by constant pattern, color and texture.
Craftsmanship takes centre stage over clutter with a thoughtful attention to pieces that have sentimental value.
How the Design Impacts Living
Your home becomes your sanctuary with an inside/outside connection.
Living areas are furnished with simply made pieces to intentionally connect you with the outside. Kitchen areas are kept clean with functional elements engineered out of sight. Cabinetry may be handleless. There may be integrated appliance panels and large stone islands. Dining tables may be a single slab of live edge wood. Light fixtures may be a single large sculptural piece.
Bedroom areas naturally become absolute sanctuaries within this aesthetic. Natural bedlinens and low platform beds with minimal furniture pieces are used.
Bathrooms are not surprisingly very spa like with barrier free wetrooms, floating vanities, and concealed storage.
Quiet modernism is a way to live simply and thoughtfully.
Our world is a noisy place and our homes are more important than ever. Is this a philosphy you would embrace?
Quiet Modernism in Practice
For a closer look at how thoughtful restraint, natural materials and timeless design come together, explore the farmhouse project featured here. Originally designed by Jackie in 2009 and recently refreshed, the home is a beautiful example of how a space can evolve while retaining its character.