Wabi-Sabi

Wabi-sabi celebrates imperfection. Worn objects, raw materials, asymmetry: beauty in imperfect simplicity.

Wabi-sabi: handmade ceramics (irregular), raw wood (unvarnished), wrinkled linen, dried flowers. Repair visibly (kintsugi) instead of discarding. Less is more.

Pitfall: buying ready-made wabi-sabi in stores. Wabi-sabi is lived: it arises from the wear and tear of time, not from a premeditated purchase.

Raw, natural, and authentic materials such as wood, stone, clay, and linen are favored in the wabi-sabi spirit. They bring that touch of imperfection characteristic of this philosophy.

You can let the signs of wear appear on some of your objects or furniture. This reflects the acceptance of the passage of time and the beauty of impermanence, which is central to wabi-sabi.

Wabi-sabi favors organic, irregular, and asymmetrical forms. Curved lines, imperfect contours, and the absence of symmetry are key elements of this aesthetic.

Nature and its raw elements should hold a prominent place in a wabi-sabi interior. You can, for example, incorporate plants, branches, stones, or wood to strengthen this connection with nature.

Neutral, earthy, and matte tones, such as beige, gray, brown, or olive green, are ideal for immersing yourself in the essence of wabi-sabi. They reflect the sobriety and simplicity dear to this philosophy.