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Tips for Picking the Right Furniture for Your Minimalist Space

Interior designer Rae Abigael Caacbay shares a few tips deciding on the right picks.

Photography: Rhon Felip Susbilla, courtesy of Rae Abigael Caacbay of made by arc interior design studio

When you hear about minimalism, you often think that everything has to be plain, which is not necessarily true. Minimalism is actually function elevated with tasteful form so that spaces are utilized well and the "beauty of emptiness" is highlighted.

That being said, you'll need to pick the right furniture for your minimalist room or home. Co-Founder, Creative Director, and Head Designer of made by arc interior design studio Rae Abigael Caacbay gives a few quick tips on what to look for when shopping for the right pieces.

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