“Wabi-sabi” is a Japanese term that essentially means finding beauty in imperfection. Wabi refers to living with humility and simplicity while being at one with nature, while sabi is defined as the ability to accept the lifecycle of anything as it is—flaws and all.
In the context of interior design and decor, a wabi-sabi home is one that embraces authenticity, finds value in the lovingly weathered and lived-in, and promotes an overall sense of peace and tranquility using simplicity. Rather than always adding the latest shiny new thing or obsessing over making every detail perfect, adopters of wabi-sabi interiors find harmony in authenticity and imperfection. Such an approach might well be the antidote you’ve been looking for in our chaotic, perfection-obsessed world.
Of course, abstract ideas such as wabi-sabi aren’t always the easiest to apply, so here are a few basic tips and tricks that will help give your home the cozy, feel-good vibes we all crave.
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Incorporate the Artisanal and Homemade The Spruce / Leticia AlmeidaWabi-sabi is all about embracing and celebrating authenticity wherever it can be found, and there’s nothing more authentic than homemade decor and artisanal accents. A vase you found on a cherished vacation, fabric art you made yourself, or ceramics from a local market are all homespun elements that’ll enhance the warm, authentic feeling of your space—one of wabi-sabi’s most important characteristics.
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Clear Your Clutter The Spruce / Leticia AlmeidaJust because a wabi-sabi approach is one that values imperfection doesn’t mean it tolerates clutter-filled chaos. A wabi-sabi home should be clutter-free and highly organized in order to inspire feelings of peace and tranquility, but not obsessively so. If you subscribe to a minimal aesthetic, you’re already halfway there—but only halfway. Remember, it’s not about simplicity for simplicity’s sake; it’s more about having a sense of order to invite a sense of calm into your home.
03 of 05 Bring the Outdoors Inside The Spruce / Leticia AlmeidaOrganic materials and elements from nature are major components of a wabi-sabi home, due to the universally good vibes they bring. In addition, the natural impurities found in plants, wood, and stone are great daily reminders of the beauty that can be found in imperfection. To maximize these good vibes, integrate wooden furniture, fresh flowers, and as many plants as your heart desires. And if your thumb is less than green, then incorporate a few succulents that’ll bring you all of the benefits of natural plants without the maintenance.
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