Lara Jones
Multimedia Editor
In recent years, we have seen a rise in the aesthetic of simplicity. In fashion, we are seeing types of clothing that match the “clean girl aesthetic,” and in furniture, many homes are adopting a white and beige look both inside and out. Architecture has also adopted this boring look, and modernization has made homes from this era some of the most forgettable. Look at any recently built neighborhood and you'll see a flood of white houses with black trim. Some people are embracing this look, but I'm not sure where to stand.
These places always leave me confused. How can someone take a beautiful house that they own and turn it into a work of art, and turn it into a boring white wall? It's a shame. They take all the precautions to make it their home, and instead they make it into a place that resembles a mental hospital, where children shouldn't be allowed in, because it will ruin the clean look of the house.
Maybe celebrities are to blame for this trend. People like Kim Kardashian have adopted this look and transformed their lives. Her entire house looks like the alien spaceship from Arrival. All it takes is Amy Adams to recreate it perfectly. As much as I hate minimalism, it's worth noting that its impact on our world could be positive for the way society operates.
Examples of minimalist decor
Just before the minimalist era began, the 2010s were all the rage. Galaxy prints and owl motifs were everywhere. Millennial chic was all about loud clothes with loud colors and even louder accessories. If you don't know, this has to do with the financial problems of the economy. After a recession, people wanted to do better than they were. We also saw this phenomenon in the 1920s just before the Great Depression, when fashion became more flashy and eccentric. That's why we should be concerned that minimalism is slowly disappearing.
Over the past few months, more and more people have become fascinated with something called “dopamine decoration,” which, while the name is fun, also has another meaning: maximalism. Everything is colorful, fun, and flashy. We are abandoning minimalism, and that could be problematic for the world. The more we try to overcompensate for how happy we are through our clothes, the more likely it is that it means we are in a downward spiral. If you've been paying attention to the news lately, it's becoming increasingly clear how far and deep this spiral is taking us. Keep your eyes peeled. Maximalism is fun, but it could be a harbinger of things to come.
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