A living room features natural fibers, calming colors, and houseplants as part of wabi sabi decor. - AnnaStills/Shutterstock If there were a contest for brilliant Japanese takes on aesthetics, there'd ...

Roughly defined as the philosophy of embracing natural beauty and the imperfections of life, wabi sabi is more of a lifestyle approach than design aesthetic. Kintsugi art, the Japanese practice of ...

Some interior design aesthetics look so flawless, you’re afraid to touch something for fear of upsetting the perfect display. But if you’re more inclined to create a space that’s meant for actual ...

Explore 2026 interior design trends, from the persistence of Japandi and minimalism to emerging styles and what's falling out of favor. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Wabi sabi is “a Japanese aesthetic or world view characterized by finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, or simplicity,” according to the Oxford English Dictionary. It’s a style, a thought ...

Few design and decor trends capture the imagination quite like Japandi interior design. This unique style is a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics, merging the minimalistic elegance of the ...

TikTok’s latest trend has users obsessively labeling everyday quirks and imperfections as “wabi-sabi.” While some find it sweet, others say the trend has already been ruined. First, what is wabi-sabi?

Come on, people, not everything is 'wabi sabi.' ...