Minimalism isn’t about having less—it’s about choosing with intention. At Phillip Vonshine™, we believe that elevated spaces begin with clarity: in color, in function, and in emotion. Whether you live in a downtown loft or a quiet suburban home, minimalist design makes room for what matters most—peace, presence, and quality.
This guide shows how to create elevated, minimalist interiors using our signature accents: clean-burning candles and thoughtfully selected pillows.
Step 1: Choose a Clear Color Palette
Minimalist spaces start with restraint—and that doesn’t mean bland. Choose 2–3 core tones and stick with them across your accessories.
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Foundational Neutrals: Off-white, cream, stone, and soft beige build a calming base.
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Accent Shades: Olive, rust, charcoal, and muted gold add depth without chaos.
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Monochrome Strategy: Mix textures instead of colors—velvet next to linen, matte next to glossy—for richness in simplicity.
Tip: Match your candle vessels and pillow covers to your palette so everything feels connected, not competing.
Step 2: Function Meets Form
In minimalist decor, everything in the room has a job—even if that job is emotional.
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Pillows provide comfort and shape. Choose styles that support how the space is used: lounging, reading, hosting.
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Candles deliver mood, fragrance, and focal points. They aren’t just for scent—they’re sculptural and grounding.
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Trays, vases, and risers help control negative space and create intentional visual breaks.
Everything should feel chosen—not filled in.
Step 3: Elevate with Texture
A minimalist space isn't about empty—it’s about softness and flow. Add contrast through materials, not clutter.
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Pair plush velvet pillows with woven linen covers.
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Set a glass cloche candle on a raw ceramic plate.
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Combine structured shapes (cylinder candles, square cushions) with organic elements like wood or dried branches.
Texture adds richness without noise.
Step 4: Curate by Placement, Not Quantity
Instead of spreading things thin across a space, group intentionally.
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Place a single candle and one pillow stack in each seating area.
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Anchor visual weight: a pillow in a chair’s corner, a candle centered on a shelf.
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Avoid decorating every surface—leave breathing room.
Your home should give the eye somewhere to rest.
Step 5: Scent as Design
Minimalism isn't just visual—it's experiential.
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Use one signature scent throughout your space to create continuity.
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Pick fragrance blends that align with the atmosphere you're building:
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Magnolia + Driftwood for calm
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Teakwood + Cashmere for warmth
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Citrus + Oak for clarity
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A space that smells intentional feels intentional.
The Vonshine Essentials for Minimal Living
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No. 01 Candle – Clear glass, clean fragrance, subtle profile
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Plush Velvet Pillow in Olive – Rich texture in muted color
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Glass Cloche with Wood Base – Sophisticated function and form
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Stone Tray Accent – Elevates the smallest objects
Each piece is made to stand alone or pair seamlessly with others.
Final Thought
Minimalism isn’t sterile—it’s sensory. When your space is free of the unnecessary, everything that’s left becomes more meaningful.
At Phillip Vonshine™, we design with that purpose in mind. Candles that invite you to breathe deeper. Pillows that ground your space with texture and tone. Decor that doesn’t demand attention—but always deserves it.
Let your home reflect restraint. Let your pieces speak softly. Let luxury feel effortless.
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