Minimalism fads

Here's a bit of rant on minimalism or rather minimalism that has been appropriated into a norm.

Whitewashing:
Have you noticed how all minimalist homes or videos of minimalists are almost always stark white. From their walls to bedspreads to even furniture. It's almost all in tones of white with a bit of grey and it makes you think that you house with off coloured walls is probably the most cluttered space in the world.
It's not. Minimalism is not about white walls and white furniture. You can have red walls and green sofas and still be minimalist.

Wooden:
Just like white walls, everything that is remotely decorative is wooden scraped to a shabby chic perfection.
Brown toned woodsy coloured tiny accessories that uplift the house to make it look pretty in minimalist homes that make you wonder if you should throw away your stainless steels or plastics or those colourful coasters that adorn your table.

Contrasts:
its white, it's brown and then there's the mandatory green of the plants.
Your house isn't minimalist of there isn't a beautiful green little plant potted in a (yeah that's right) a white vase.

Vegan:
are you even minimalist if you aren't vegan? Chances are that you're not.

Minimalism isn't about any of that. It's about a way of life that is differently perceived by all.
For some living out of a suitcase is minimalism, for some a stroke of paint on a canvas is minimalism, for some having sparse furniture for a larger space is minimalism, for some just a bit of declutter is minimalism.
Find your minimalism and live in it only if you want, or be a minimalist in maximalism..it's entirely up to you.
White walls are not necessary..