The Problem with Minimalism: Why ‘Less is More’ is Failing Real Lives
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The Problem with Minimalism: Why ‘Less is More’ is Failing Real Lives

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SHARANYA GUGALE
June 2, 2026
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Has minimalism gone too far? Explore why the "less is more" aesthetic often creates spaces that look perfect but lack the comfort and warmth of real life.

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SHARANYA GUGALE

Sharanya Gugale is an architecture student at BNCA. She explores the intersection of design, lifestyle, and the everyday realities of built environments.