Japanese Style, Crafted in Bristol
Ever wanted to live a clutter-free life at home? Then today’s journal is made for you.
Japanese interior design isn’t just for show – it influences the way you live. It promotes a lifestyle that’s functional and harmonious with nature. This design philosophy is rooted in simplicity to create a tranquil living experience.
There are many ways to bring this design philosophy into your kitchen, but we’ve picked our top three:
1 – Minimalism
2 – Wabi-sabi
3 – Natural elements
Let’s get into them.
1. Minimalism
This approach is often mistaken for making a room look bare. But minimalistic design is so much more than that. It’s about intentional living – placing quality over quantity, and choosing to focus on what truly matters.
Minimalism brings life into your kitchen space. How? Through clean lines, natural colours, purposeful accessories, and functional furniture. It’s all about balance.
The Kyoto kitchen (below):
The alleyway between the cabinetry and island gently directs you towards nature. Warm, natural materials invite you to pause, sit, and enjoy the view. Thoughtfully chosen objects rest peacefully on the window sill – binoculars for bird spotting, candles for moments of calm, a plant that mirrors the greenery outside.
This is minimalistic design.
2. Wabi-sabi
Wabi-sabi: the beauty of imperfection and impermanence.
This isn’t a design fad. It’s rooted in Japanese culture. This is a considered, intentional, and sustainable approach to interior design. In essence: less is more.
Made for life
Kitchens, furniture, accessories age alongside you, but while the materials change, the joy, comfort, and memories will live forever.
Wabi-sabi reminds us that not everything in life needs to be perfect – and that is perfectly okay. It encourages us to invest in quality, appreciate well-made things, and enjoy them for a lifetime.
3. Natural Elements
Calm and serene. If you’ve grown up around nature you’ll know these feelings very well. If you haven’t, you can still invite a sense of peace into your home.
Introduce plants, forest green finishes, oak furniture, wooden flooring, linen curtains, and soft, neutral tones. You can bring the outside in to create your own natural haven. A space that feels grounded, restorative, and quietly comforting.
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