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Collection by Diana Budds

Minimalist Living Rooms

Uncluttered and pared back to the fewest of items, these seven living rooms make minimalism shine.

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In a corner of the living room, a large work by Martin Mull and a pair of paintings by John Meyer join Moroso furnishings: a Misfits sofa by Ron Arad, a pair of white Nanook tables by Philippe Bestenheider, and Fjord tables by Patricia Urquiola covered in antique kimono fabric.
In a corner of the living room, a large work by Martin Mull and a pair of paintings by John Meyer join Moroso furnishings: a Misfits sofa by Ron Arad, a pair of white Nanook tables by Philippe Bestenheider, and Fjord tables by Patricia Urquiola covered in antique kimono fabric.
A sliding wall in the living room pivots 90 degrees to reveal a small space near the door and to close off part of the room.
A sliding wall in the living room pivots 90 degrees to reveal a small space near the door and to close off part of the room.
The living-dining area of their own residence is lined with doors and windows from Phoenix Glass for Columbia Aluminum Products.
The living-dining area of their own residence is lined with doors and windows from Phoenix Glass for Columbia Aluminum Products.
The living and dining room look out to the central courtyard, promoting indoor/outdoor living. Here, five doors slide into a pocket in the wall to create a nearly 23-foot-wide opening on one side looking into the garden. Another set on the opposite side enhances cross ventilation.
The living and dining room look out to the central courtyard, promoting indoor/outdoor living. Here, five doors slide into a pocket in the wall to create a nearly 23-foot-wide opening on one side looking into the garden. Another set on the opposite side enhances cross ventilation.
This living room is lit by three protruding skylights angled to catch morning and afternoon light. Photo by Raimund Koch.
This living room is lit by three protruding skylights angled to catch morning and afternoon light. Photo by Raimund Koch.
New Grass Roots With its corrugated-aluminum exterior, X House in Hennepin, Illinois, was built to resemble rural silos. The inside, however, features rich wood paneling and spare furnishings. From floor-to-ceiling windows, the residents have a view of the surrounding grassland.
New Grass Roots With its corrugated-aluminum exterior, X House in Hennepin, Illinois, was built to resemble rural silos. The inside, however, features rich wood paneling and spare furnishings. From floor-to-ceiling windows, the residents have a view of the surrounding grassland.