In terms of design thinking the term "less is more" is tossed around frequently. This was mentioned at our Visionary Leaders Retreat in reference to education & lesson planning. It made me stop & think how much I value this concept in all aspects of my life.
Less is More Design Principles: 1. Choose high-quality and beautiful material, then let it stand on its own. 2. Choose a single stand-out piece and then let it ... well ... stand out. 3. Choose objects that are simple and pure in design. 4. Give things plenty of space. 5. A little accent goes a long way. I would not describe my style as minimalist by any means however walking through minimalist design gives a sense of peace I'd certainly admire embracing. I'd love to jump on the "Tiny House, Big Living" bandwagon when we are empty nesters...but I'm afraid I'll have to keep selling that concept to my husband. Less is more works because it replaces quantity with quality. As educators we have many demands on our day and the tasks aren't necessarily getting smaller. If we make efforts to strategically abandon the clutter & replace (or only keep) the high quality pieces we may find the peace that minimalist design provides.
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