Open your Pinterest, Instagram, and any other social media to look at interior design inspiration pics and all you’ll see these days are Wabi-Sabi. In today’s society, where people are constantly in a rat race and striving to be perfect, Wabi-Sabi serves as an escape from the chaotic world and find some peace in your home. But why fork out thousands of dollars to renovate and wait months when Honpo’s team of designers can help you achieve the same with fewer headaches? Here’s how we can get the same aesthetic without all the reno headaches:
Ways to get the Wabi-Sabi look
Since the Japanese philosophy focuses on one’s authentic self and advocates against anything too orchestrated and faultless, getting the Wabi-Sabi look is rather simple. As long as your home or interior space is where you can feel comfortable and relaxed, you have successfully achieved the look.
1. Avoid over-decorating
When it comes to Wabi-Sabi, minimalism is the way to go. Minimalism doesn’t have to mean just plain boring walls, with the rise in neutral colour palettes in interior design, we have specially curated a range of Wabi-Sabi aesthetic wallcoverings to choose from! Dress your wall with a light wash of colour and texture, with each design carefully thought out by designers from Sweden, Belgium, France, and more. Yes, we’re aware that minimalism is the buzzword of late, but who wouldn’t love to head back to a light and airy home that isn’t cluttered?
Unless an item brings you joy, holds a sentimental value, or serves a practical purpose, try not to include it in the space. This goes for your spending habits as well. If you’ve stumbled upon an unnecessary object, always think it through before making a hefty decision.
2. Embrace ageing objects and decorative pieces
Many people tend to throw out any objects that are a little tarnished or worn out. Don’t. In fact, some of these objects look and get better with age. Say, for example, coppered kitchen utensils, handmade ceramic bowls and cups, and one-of-a-kind knick-knacks. You can pair your vintage decoration objects with Honpo’s ceramics-inspired wallcoverings (Arte: Emaille), which is the perfect feature wall you need to immediately give your home that Wabi-Sabi aesthetic.
3. Add a touch of nature
Including greenery in our homes not only makes us feel happier but also enhances our health in the long run. Wabi-Sabi and nature are intertwined, so look forward to bringing the beauty of the outdoors into your interior with a variety of houseplants, natural stones, and woods. Honpo’s wallcoverings (Arte: Shards) were inspired by these elements and beautifully crafted to give your home more depth and alive. These beautiful wallcoverings are a great way to introduce raw textures into your home, making the space more visually intimate.
4. Opt for a muted colour palette
Think earthy colours, soft greys, and whites when deciding which colours to exhibit in your interior space. This is because neutral and subdued tones often bring to mind the naturalness of organic materials, like wood, linen, stone, and marble, all of which Wabi-Sabi highlights the characteristics of.
As such, it’s even better if you can throw in subtle textures to your walls. We recommend using textured wallpapers, such as the Rasch / Kerala / 551778, 551785, and 609127 | TIMEOUT wallpapers offered here at Honpo, for a more convenient and effective approach. Compared to limewash or textured paint, textured wallcoverings are much more maintenance-free, durable, and give your home an added touch of individuality and luxury. Wallcoverings at Honpo carry unique textures and finishes that are mesmerising to look at; pictures cannot capture their unique beauty, so we highly recommend you to come over to touch and feel and see it in real life.
5. Explore textured furniture
Continuity is a huge element in Wabi-Sabi, so aside from the walls, you can seek to create coherence by playing with various textures for the furniture as well. Some examples are stone tables, linen chairs, and wooden cabinets.
Another more economical method is simply using the same textured wallpaper and wrapping your furniture with it. Do note that this doesn’t apply to all wallpapers, but the ones in Honpo’s European collection do.Our wallpapers can also cover up exposed beams and awkward mouldings in your home, turning them into beautiful features instead of typical “eyesores” that stand out and do not complement the rest of your home’s décor.
Conclusion
As you can see, achieving the Wabi-Sabi look in your home is not as challenging as you may have thought, especially when you get your hands on Honpo’s wallpapers.
Shop for high-quality and trendy wallpaper designs for living room, bedrooms, and other interior spaces at Honpo. Despite only opening our first showroom in Singapore in 2021, we have quickly risen to become one of the top-rated wallpaper providers in the country. You can turn to us for efficient wallpaper installation as well.