| Wabi Sabi, an ancient Chinese philosophy | | | | to those found in nature, which feel |
| adapted by the Japanese and practiced by many | | | | harmonious to people because they connect us |
| Westerners today, presents an alternative way | | | | to the earth.Appreciate your home and |
| of living more than a way of decorating your | | | | furnishings, no matter how imperfect. When |
| home. However, you can adapt your interior | | | | you love your home, this love shines |
| and landscape design using Wabi Sabi | | | | throughout and makes it easier for you to |
| principles for happiness."Wabi Sabi" | | | | clean and maintain. Your positive attitude |
| (pronounced "wah-bee sah-bee") was formalized | | | | brings you encouragement to find beauty all |
| as the Zen Buddhism tea ceremony evolved. Zen | | | | around, inspiring fresh ideas for home |
| Buddhism originated in India, traveled | | | | makeover projects.Wabi Sabi beliefs include |
| through China in the 6th Century, and to | | | | the principles of incomplete and impermanent |
| Japan in the 12th century. The ancient wisdom | | | | designs, which parallel the Design Psychology |
| of Wabi Sabi practitioners helps today's busy | | | | principle that your home needs to grow and |
| home makers with interesting interior design | | | | change, to support your changing lifestyle |
| ideas. Wabi Sabi interior design followers | | | | and emotional needs.In contrast to Wabi |
| learn to relax, take time appreciate the | | | | Sabi's use of modest and humble furnishings, |
| beauty and simplicity of natural design, and | | | | Design Psychology appreciates the inherent |
| to know that their home doesn't need | | | | beauty in all things. Enjoy the fruits of |
| perfection to bring joy, which compares to | | | | your hard work and don't feel guilty when |
| our research findings in residential Design | | | | mixing the humble with quality showpieces. I |
| Psychology.Before you relate Wabi Sabi to | | | | love my Italian Millifiore glass lamps |
| Shabby Chic style, understand that the Wabi | | | | sitting next to my Mexican Rose rock.Like any |
| Sabi way of life starts with simplicity, | | | | good design theory, Wabi Sabi finds beauty in |
| whereas Shabby Chic interiors often fill | | | | the unconventional. Your originality in |
| spaces with a lot of interesting finds, which | | | | design makes your home unique. Design |
| can end up with too much to care for and eye | | | | Psychology practice avoids the use of |
| clutter, according to Design Psychology | | | | furniture "groups" and prefers unique, |
| principles. This lesson of too much design | | | | individual pieces offering comfort. If you |
| detail, which stops the eye and makes you | | | | were tempted by a furniture set, such as |
| feel overwhelmed, became apparent to us when | | | | matching sofa, love seat, and the three |
| we moved from our expansive Victorian home | | | | matching tables, don't worry; just know that |
| into a smaller house and had to choose the | | | | additional pieces don't need to match |
| more important furnishings from the treasures | | | | perfectly and that blending styles and |
| discovered over ten years of collecting, both | | | | finishes makes unconventional, unique |
| in antique and thrift stores.If you want to | | | | spaces.Design Psychology supports fearless |
| makeover your home for joyous living, | | | | home makeovers, bold with colors to lend |
| consider Wabi Sabi restraints along with | | | | emotional support yet restrained, without |
| Design Psychology principles:Simplify your | | | | overly-filled rooms, to provide backgrounds |
| life and home design. When you choose the | | | | for people and harmonious living.Similar to |
| best from your treasures, keep those | | | | the Wabi Sabi tea ceremony, practice daily |
| accessories that support positive memories, | | | | rituals in your home. Create a home to |
| regardless of monetary value.Take pleasure | | | | celebrate life, one full of tranquility and |
| from natural beauty. Choose design details | | | | beauty. Choose your home interior design |
| with colors, patterns, and textures similar | | | | style to best support your happiness. |