Interior Design Style of the Moment - Wabi Sabi meets Organic Design
Goerlich Apartment - Gabriel Fabra Pérez
If you’re looking for a more timeless approach to designing your space in 2022 onwards, adopt the art of Wabi Sabi. Combining it with organic design will ultimately have your space looking effortlessly chic, put together whilst still feeling homely and lived-in.
Wabi Sabi interior design: What is it?
With its natural inspirations, a neutral colour palette, and an acceptance of imperfection, wabi-sabi is the Japanese design aesthetic that celebrates beauty by embracing imperfection. In Japanese philosophy, Wabi-Sabi emphasizes the acceptance of imperfection as a source of beauty. The result is an interior aesthetic that strikes the right balance between authenticity and simplicity - where less is definitely more. Simple and impermanent are the characteristics of the new luxury.
How do I approach this style?
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Wabi-sabi emphasizes simplicity. Your goal should be to allow your sourced pieces to stand out on their own and, whenever possible, introduce an element of nature into the space. To accomplish both of those goals, you should focus on the layout of your room. Interiors with a Wabi-Sabi aesthetic tend to be pared down and focus on functional items. If you're building the room around furniture, be sure to leave a lot of negative space. When you're considering accessories, look for items that serve a functional purpose as well. You should always consider decorative bowls and trays, as well as houseplants that can add an additional touch of freshness to any room.
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Organic interior design: What is it?
In terms of feel and atmosphere, organic interior design is described as raw, earthy, rustic and textured. Utilising natural light, natural forms and recycled materials in home decor, such as textiles, materials and accessories.
How do I approach this style?
Organic design is about harmony with nature, which often involves reusing materials or using locally sourced materials. To do it well, though, takes a thoughtful approach to room design and superior attention to detail. Finishing products and materials, such as extra-plush cushions, generously full curtains, and tons of ambient lighting, are all important to achieve this.
Opt for; Natural materials in everything. Linen, cotton, stone, rattan, jute, clay, terracotta, timber, paper and textured glass should all be elements found everywhere in amongst your space.
Avoid; Plastics, laminate and anything that’s just too rigid and ‘perfect.’ It runs more clinical than warm, inviting and comfortable.
Colour Palette; Walnut, rust, beige, cream, onyx, forest green, charcoal, tarnished brass, pewter, grey clay.
Some videos I recommend you watch for some concepts and visual inspo.
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