Embrace beauty in imperfection
WE ARE constantly striving for perfection in an imperfect world. But what if you could look beyond that and see the beauty in defects and flaws? The ancient Japanese tradition of wabi-sabi is exactly that, and word is that the interior design world is lapping it up.
The philosophy of wabisabi has been around for a long time. Wabi loosely translates as simplicity, humility and always moving towards having less, while sabi refers to the passing of time and the beauty and authenticity of age.
It is in the natural cracks in wood, the wrinkles in an ageing face, and the asymmetry of handmade pottery.
In a nutshell, it is the antithesis of a society built on throwaway goods and mass production.
“No matter your personal style, there is one key factor to nailing this trend for your home design: find the beauty in the notso-perfect,” said Etsy’s in-house trend forecaster Dayna Isom Johnson.
It encourages creative expression, and the only rule is to keep it natural and effortless.
Want to embrace wabi-sabi in your home? We’ve gone in search of key pieces that celebrate authenticity and the beauty of imperfection.
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Think handmade items, rough wood, bespoke comfort and wellloved fabrics.
The base colours are whites and earthy tones with emphasis placed on natural materials, according to Apartment Therapy. Keep these in mind when shopping the look.