It has been reported that Minimalism is on the rise. The question is why? 

The article was written by a contributor on Homepolish.

Interestingly enough the segment of 

Millennials are in the age range of 18-35 years old. Many in this group are deciding to live a de-cluttered, minimalist lifestyle. This trend has a major impact on interior design tidy and clean spaces of minimalist design aesthetic. Why has fashion or interior design, been influenced by this lifestyle? there are some contributing factors:

1. Hoarder Parents/ Grandparents: The baby-boomer generation, never gets rid of anything. As these parents grow older, millennials are dealing with all the stuff their parents and grandparents have acquired through the years. Living a Minimalist lifestyle is how many offspring are dealing with ways to not do the same in their own lives. 

2. Economic Uncertainty: Millennials have come into their working lives in an increasingly uncertain economic environment. Housing prices are higher than the cost of living. These situations are causing millennials to look for downsized apartments with a clutter-free design elements.

3. Frequent Moving: Since Millennials move around more frequently than any other generation. This is due to the rental market, as well as millennials tend to switch jobs more often. This makes minimalism a necessity for this group of 18 to 35 - year olds.

4. Trendiness: Being a minimalist is trendy as you can see having an uncluttered, minimalist apartment is fashionable among millennials right now… just check out the Homepolish Instagram feed!

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