Explore the latest looks and ideas for your living space this year. Vocabulary in this post minimalist adjective /ˈmɪnɪməlɪst/ /ˈmɪnəməlɪst/ Believing in or seeking a minimal state; seeking to minimize or reduce to a minimum. Examples: "I am sure such a minimalist style of furniture would never fit well with my packrat nature." maximalist adjective /ˈmæksɪməlɪst/ /ˈmæksəməlɪst/ Preferring redundancy; tending to do or provide more rather than less Examples: "The maximalist student always submits extra credit assignments and thoroughly answers every question, even the optional ones. " organic adjective /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ Pertaining to or derived from living organisms. Examples: "The farmer's garden contains only organic vegetables. " vintage adjective /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/ Classic (such as watches, video or computer games from the 1980s and early 1990s, old magazines, etc.). Examples: "My grandfather's vintage video game console is a valuable collectible. " cozy adjective /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkʌzi/ Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social Examples: "After a long day at work, I like to read a book in my cozy armchair by the fireplace. " palette noun /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ /pəˈlɛt/ The range of colors in a given work or item or body of work. Examples: "The artist's painting used a vibrant palette of blues and greens. " texture noun /ˈtɛkstʃə(ɹ)/ The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something. Examples: "The beans had a grainy, gritty texture in her mouth." accent noun /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ /ækˈsɛnt/ Emphasis laid on a part of an artistic design or composition; an emphasized detail, in particular a detail in sharp contrast to its surroundings. Examples: "The painting's accent was the bright red scarf, standing out sharply against the muted blues and greens of the background. " sustainable adjective /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ Able to be produced or sustained for an indefinite period without damaging the environment, or without depleting a resource; renewable. Examples: "Our family is trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle by using less plastic and recycling more. "
