Create a beautifully imperfect home with the wabi-sabi aesthetic

A rustic and simple interior decor for a bathroom in line with wabi-sabi aesthetics. The Japanese lifestyle philosophy embraces simplicity, imperfection and craftsmanship. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
A light bedroom with wooden ceiling and large bed, in line with wabi-sabi aesthetics. The Japanese lifestyle philosophy embraces simplicity, imperfection and craftsmanship. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
A hand-woven wall hanging. The Japanese lifestyle philosophy of wabi-sabi embraces simplicity, imperfection and craftsmanship. PHOTO: CORD X CLAY
Melissa Heng
Updated
Oct 13, 2018, 07:53 AM
Published
Oct 12, 2018, 10:30 PM
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SINGAPORE - A new minimalist concept called wabi-sabi is trending in the interior design world.

While it might sound like something you would find on a sushi menu, it is actually a Japanese lifestyle philosophy which embraces simplicity, imperfection and craftsmanship.

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