Wabi-Sabi Style

Wabi-Sabi is a combination of two words. Wabi means that kind of beauty found in asymmetry and roughness,
like an unglazed handmade ceramic figure. It is simplicity, impermanence, flaws, and imperfection. Sabi is the
beauty found in the passage of time, in someone or something’s aging landmarks, like wrinkles around the eyes
or stain on the surface of an old mirror it is the appreciation of becoming old.

Japanese architecture always has been expressing the wabi-sabi way of living. As the philosophy if
authenticity, wabi-sabi architecture and interior design contrast with westernized beauty standards that seeks
unachievable and unnatural perfection. Wabi-sabi architecture and interior design’s archetypes are organic and
sustainable materials, unglazed and unpolished finishes, as well as irregular, raw, flawed, textures.

This design style is the manifestation of wabi-sabi. This Japanese philosophy embraces a way of living deeply
rooted in nature, finding beauty and purpose in natural imperfection and in the lifecycle of anything as it is with
its flaws and all. Nature and authenticity have no rules – and wabi-sabi interior design is all about nature’s rules.

In a contemporary interpretation, wabi-sabi is the epitome of sustainable design and modern organic
living.
Elements of wabi sabi

1 organic materials- An interior design can only be

wabi-sabi if its building materials, furniture, and
decorative objects are organic, sustainable, and
are as harmless as possible to the surrounding
fauna and flora. Furthermore, using local materials
for construction is a great architectonic practice.

2. DECOR WITH BRUTALIST FURNITURE-

Brutalist furniture is the best furniture design
style to decorate a wabi-sabi home. Tree
trunks are great for dining, coffee, and side
tables. The brutalist furniture style is incredibly
versatile – you can find it either in a minimalist
or maximalist interior design project.

3. COLOR MODEST- It is very unlikely to find a

color palette more respectful of nature and its
shapes and textures than neutral hues.
Respect the natural tones of each wall, each object, each fabric, and – most
importantly – its decoloring over time.

4. VINTAGE TREASURES- Wabi-sabi

looks tenderly into objects with history
and its aging marks are highly
appreciated. Decor your wabi-sabi
home with vintage furniture, pre-
owned. It can be a good leather sofa, a
wood rocking chair, or a standing wall
mirror. Vintage objects are meaningful and sustainable – on one hand, they’ve
been meaningful to someone before, on another hand, they’re sustainable.

5. ONE-OF-A-KIND DECORATIONS-
Handmade objects are great options to
design a wabi-sabi home. They’re often
unrepeatable, having unique features. A
made-to-order decor piece or
customizable furniture strengths the
connection between you and the
objects you inhabit with.

6. DESIGN IMPERMANENT WITH PLANTS-

Adding greenery to your wabi-sabi home will
enhance the principles of ‘imperfect,
impermanent, incomplete. Indoor gardens
are an ever-evolving interior design element.
 Danish Pastel interior style

Danish Pastel is an interior and graphic design aesthetic that became popular among young women in 2020,
specifically on TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest. It is characterized by having pastel, Scandinavian furniture and
accessories against naturally lit white rooms. Like other TikTok interior design aesthetics, certain products and
designs have become iconic and are featured in almost every iteration of the aesthetic.

Danish Pastel is an interior design aesthetic, so there is a strong emphasis on products centered around
decorating and furnishing a home. The photos in the aesthetic largely center around collections of items that
create a pleasing color palette of brightly colored pastels, often contrasting white walls and furniture.

The aesthetics’ visuals are somewhat of a continuation of the simplistic and sophisticated 'Scandi Style',
which dominated Western interior design in the 2010s, albeit with an added affinity for color and with a less
minimalistic approach. This reflects Generation Z's embrace of all things maximalist, which can be seen in the
asymmetrical decorations, bold color combinations and eye-catching patterns utilized. Much of the aesthetic
takes inspiration from modern art that emphasizes shapes in flat colors, such as from Matisse and Picasso.
Elements of a Danish pastel
interior design

Neutral-colored walls-neutral-toned walls, preferably white or cream, and

sprinkle in touches of mint green, blush or baby pink, lilac, and light yellow.

Pop of Pastels -adding pastel accents to your home's vibrant and unique décor.
To add some color to your house, try using a pastel-colored vase, candle, set of
flatware, or coaster.

Along with coming in vibrant new hues, these items frequently adopt novel and
intriguing designs in the Pastel Danish style. Ceramics and décor with texture
may break up the simplistic, monotonous, and clean vibes of minimalist home
design.

Flowers in Danish Pastel Colors- incorporating fresh or artificial flowers in muted

pastels throughout your design is the simplest and probably the cheapest way to
experiment with the Danish Pastel design. 

Due to the popularity of tulips in Denmark, tulips especially embody the spirit of
Danish Pastel. Tulips are one of the most reasonably priced flowers, so you can easily
incorporate the Danish love of tulips into your home decor. 
Quirky Graphics Patterns opposed to the solid, muted earth tones of the
classic Scandinavian design, the Danish Pastel interior design incorporates
colorful and graphic patterns, especially a checkerboard design.
Large area rugs use checkerboard designs the most effective, but they may
also be seen in items like throw blankets and pillows.
The mix of neutral-colored furniture and minimalistic lines makes this bold
design not overbearing to the room, even though a sizable rug in a
dominating color palette and pattern may be unsettling for some people.

Bold Artwork- Using graphic art posters is another easy method to add
elements of the Danish Pastel style to your house. The French painter Matisse
from the 20th century is a well-liked pick because of his vivid color scheme and
ability to capture the aesthetic flawlessly.
Online, you may get a wide selection of inexpensive prints or even make your
own! By nature, minimalist, you may make your own straightforward patterns
by collaging with handmade paper or with pastel-colored acrylic paint.

Curvy Mirrors- The Danish Pastel design abandons rectangular mirrors in

favor of ones with irregular curves, giving new and fascinating shapes too
often strict décor.
In addition to giving a room a distinctive aesthetic, accent mirrors give the
impression of spaciousness.
There are stylish, Danish-inspired mirrors in a variety of colors, sizes, and
forms to suit the requirements of any space.
Danish pastel design is an excellent choice if you want to give your
minimalist room some fresh vitality. It's not just very "instagrammable" but
also easily accessible.