Wabi sabi also encourages us to recognise the gifts of simple,natural living,and to treasure what we already have. Embracing wabi sabi can bring a sense of calm,presence and beauty into your life and help you find happiness right where you are.
A wabi sabi-inspired home is a restful space that nourishes family life and welcomes guests in a relaxed way. It's a place for treasured things that carry love and evoke memories,not just new things bought on impulse. It's unpretentious styling,done in a perfectly imperfect way.
A wabi sabi approach advocates soulful simplicity. This means decluttering and beautifying,but without the perfectionist tendencies of strict minimalism.
Visually,wabi sabi has come to represent a modern rustic look,which I call"wabi sabi-esque"to differentiate it from the underlying philosophy. Think natural materials and textures,handcrafted ceramics,aged surfaces,and simple but thoughtful details. Wabi sabi-esque style can bring a sense of calm and help you reconnect with nature,while adding character and story to your space.
Ten principles for a wabi sabi-inspired home
1. Make the most of your entrance,which is called agenkan in Japan. Tidy jackets away. Put out some flowers. Invite visitors to leave their shoes at the door,Japanese-style,and try to encourage anyone who lives with you to make it a habit.
2.Decluttering saves you time and money,and makes space to appreciate the things you really love. Think clean,clear and welcoming.
3.Experiment with natural matt materials such as wood,clay and stone in your home,and natural fabrics for bedlinen,clothing and kitchenware. See how these bring a sense of character and calm. The eye and the imagination love imperfection,asymmetry and non-uniform surfaces.