Wabi Sabi Home Decor Ideas
Embrace Wabi-Sabi With These Nature-Inspired Decor Pieces
Right now, wabi-sabi decor is trending on TikTok, but this traditional Japanese approach to design and living goes much deeper than what your FYP might suggest. The concept is about embracing nature, finding the beauty in imperfection, and valuing simplicity — all of which can make you feel more at peace in your home. A live-edge table, for instance, is wabi-sabi. A carefully handmade, imperfectly round bowl is wabi-sabi. Woods may be weathered or scarred; textiles may become more beautiful with wear and fraying. Wabi-sabi is about accepting impermanence and appreciating things as they are, especially when they're not "flawless." Ready to find some inspiration? Scroll down to see some simply beautiful ways to incorporate wabi-sabi into your home.
Jute Pouf
Useful as an ottoman or extra seating — even a table if you add a tray on top! — this surprisingly hefty Jute Pouf ($298) has natural variance in texture and tone.
Langford Queen Panel Bed
Rough-hewn wood and a weathered gray finish gives this Langford Queen Panel Bed ($1,000) a natural, handmade feel that contrasts with the clean lines of the piece. Add some crisp, off-white bedding for a tidier look, or opt for rumpled linen sheets for a perfectly undone vibe.
Kyoto Coffee Table
Minimalist in form, this Kyoto Coffee Table ($980) is crafted of birch and finished with a charcoal watercolor treatment. The result is a simple, elegant silhouette accented by unique grain patterns that wind through the wood.
Surya Manning Pendant
This hardwired Surya Manning Pendant ($230) has a simple, symmetrical patterned rattan weave that beautifully filters and softens the light it emits. If it were ours, we'd hang it low to create ambience next to a reading nook.
Terranova Vase
This sculptural ceramic Terranova Vase ($475) is made by hand, giving each piece an organic, sinuous feel. Outside, the ceramic has subtle texture; the inside is glazed so it's water-safe.
Wood Pendant Lighting
Wabi-sabi design can lean modern, as this Wood Pendant Lighting ($137) proves. Offered in pine, acacia, and poplar, each pendant is carved by hand from a single piece of wood sourced in Portugal.
Linen Throw Pillow Cover
To bring a touch of wabi sabi to your accessories, choose natural fabrics such as cotton, wool, and linen. This Linen Throw Pillow Cover ($26) is made of European flax linen and is offered in off-white and this pretty natural shade.
Neko.Co.Neko. Soft Stone Sprouted Bowl
Made by hand in San Francisco, this Neko.Co.Neko. Soft Stone Sprouted Bowl ($75) was inspired by gray rock in a Japanese dry garden. It's a small, special addition to your kitchen or dining area.
