24 Pieces to Shop for a Timeless Warm Minimalist Look

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Contrary to popular belief, minimalist spaces don't have to be cold, sterile, and void of soul. In fact, there's a way to embrace the 'less is more' philosophy while also making a space feel inviting and homey. It's called warm minimalism.

Characterized by warm color schemes, layered textures, and furnishings with soft, organic silhouettes, warm minimalism is an interior aesthetic that's naturally calm and welcoming. It's just as sleek and simplistic as traditional minimalism, and it prioritizes functionality over excess, too. The only difference is that warm minimalism moves away from the starkness that many associate with minimalism by adding levels of warmth through color, texture, and shape.

The Round is Homes & Gardens' collection of the must-have pieces shaping styles, trends, and ideas. It brings together thoughtfully curated products that express a single moment – offering readers inspiring ways to style their homes through seasonal themes, emerging looks, and everyday pieces.

Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.