5 tips for incorporating Wabi Sabi into your home

Find out how to take the concept that embraces the essential and the imperfect in the pursuit of bringing happiness and comfort into the home

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A trend that has been widely embraced, the wabi-sabi is a Japanese term meaning to find the beauty in imperfection🇧🇷 “Wabi” is about living humbly and simply while being in harmony with nature; “sabi” is defined as the ability to accept the life cycle of anything as it is – flaws and all.

In the context of interior design and decoration, a wabi-sabi house is such embrace authenticity, value loving and lived-in surroundings, and foster an overall sense of peace and tranquility using simplicity.

Rather than always adding the last one or obsessing over making every detail perfect, adopters of wabi-sabi interiors find harmony in authenticity and imperfection. This approach could very well be the antidote you’ve been looking for in the chaotic, perfection-obsessed world we live in.

Of course, abstract ideas like wabi-sabi aren’t always the easiest to apply, so here are some basic tips and tricks that will help give your home energy, warmth, and joy!

1. Handcrafted and homemade

Wabi-sabi embraces and celebrates authenticity wherever it is found, and there is nothing more authentic than home decor and handcrafted touches.

A vase you found on vacation, a piece of fabric artwork you made yourself, or pottery from a local market are all homemade items that will enhance the warm and unique feel of your space, one of the most important features of the wabi-sabi.

2. Organization

Just because wabi-sabi appreciates imperfection doesn’t mean he’s in favor of messy chaos. A wabi-sabi house should be problem-free to inspire feelings of peace and tranquility, but not in an obsessive way.

If you adhere to a minimalist aesthetic, you’re already halfway there, but only halfway there. Remember, this isn’t simplicity for its own sake; it’s more about having a sense of organization than achieving a sense of calm at home.

3. Nature

Organic materials and elements of nature are the main components of a wabi-sabi home, due to the universally positive vibes they bring. Also, the natural impurities found in plants, wood and stone they are great daily reminders of the beauty that can be found in imperfection.

To boost those good vibes even more, integrate wooden furniture, fresh flowers and all the greenery your heart desires. And if you don’t have a hand for plants, go after some succulents, which will bring all the benefits of natural plants, but with very low maintenance!

4. Mix styles

Not everything has to match and always be ultra-cohesive. In fact, doing too much right can detract from a home’s welcoming feel. But be careful not to turn your home into a grape fest. Even if it looks funny, it doesn’t fit Wabi-sabi!

Just be sure to add something you love to your home, even if it doesn’t quite fit aesthetically. When it comes to wabi-sabi, this imperfection is perfect.

5. Essential

The essence of wabi-sabi is to minimize possessions, inviting into the home only those things that bring nostalgia, beauty, utility, or some combination thereof. Again, this trend doesn’t use minimalism for its own sake, but just aims to keep things that are essential to a calm and happy spirit, an approach that maximizes the joy of everyday life.

Unlike obsessive minimalism, which might make you get rid of a vase you like but doesn’t fit with your aesthetic, a wabi-sabi adherent keeps that vase only because it brings happiness.

*Via The Spruce

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Ben

Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.