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Why Trying to be Minimalist Costs You More and How to Live Simple with Minimal Expenditure
According to many, minimalism is the new aesthetics. This art style started in the 1950s during the avant-garde period. This period is associated with the term 'movement.' The aim of every artist during this period is to create innovative art forms. The modern style started to arise from the idea of minimalism. The drastic effect of World War 2 was also a factor that developed minimalist art. Due to industrial fall down and inflation, there is less workforce and not enough sources of construction materials. These concerns also yield to the adaptation to minimalism.
LESS IS MORE
Minimalism is about the 'beauty is simplicity.' The unity from monochromatic colors to the miniature and massive details. Everything seems essential, but creating such an aesthetic is the most challenging part! Before the modernist era that embraced minimalism,
art was extravagant and over-the-top! From clothes to architecture, the art is embodied as bold and grande! But after the war, people settle with what is left. But the beauty of simplicity successfully arises from this era. To this day, the world still revolves around this style!
LESS IS MORE BUT COSTS MORE!
Unfortunately, one of the major concerns about minimalism is several over-priced products! Some consumers overlook quality by the simplicity of design. Lately, simple themed lamp shades cost more than elaborately intricate ones! Manufacturers assert that the quality of their products makes the price worth it. Quality comes second most of the time when it comes to aesthetics.
TREND TRAP
In addition, the minimalism style has become a trap for many. To achieve the 'Pinterest Stye', a person usually spends more money than how much they are supposed to. Nothing is wrong with these unless overspending unnecessary things occur.
Some trending items are not infamous because of the quality, some are due to the curiosity of consumers. That is why watching and reading reviews over products is the first thing you need to do before falling into the trap! It is time-consuming as it should be! Not just a simple scroll. But it will save you more money.
FASHION & FUNCTIONALITY
Every industry has its own 'fashion code.' It is not a short-term trend trap, but usually traditional fashion must-haves! It is bold or extra. It is enough. Perfect for its purpose. For instance, you bought a sweater. It doesn't need to be made of fur, as long as it keeps you warm. This concern does not just end in clothes but also anything! At home, you bought a toaster, it doesn't need to be so extra as long as it could toast your bread! The key point is, that it is okay to consume fashionable things but make sure that the items you bought successfully provide you its purpose.
In conclusion, shopping might be tempting specially if we encounter the same item on our every social media account! But this algorithm is normal. Its purpose is to push you to your limits until you bought the product, But the harder we try to live simply, to be minimalist, to claim our simple lifestyle, the more expensive it turns out to be! Remember, minimalism is the art of finding beauty in simple things! It came from the era of modern innovation! In simple words, minimalism is also the driving force pushing you to sometimes...do things yourself!
