Interiors - Japanese minimalism. Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’s architecture and interior design aesthetic, resulting in the serene and uncluttered style, known to the rest of the world as Japanese minimalism. Inspired by the spartan aesthetic of Japan’s traditional Zen Buddhism, the minimalist movement goes against modern consumerism, keeping life simple and uncluttered by adhering to the bare essentials. Japanese aesthetics evolved around clean and uncluttered living, holding tightly to balance, ancient customs and a love for natural beauty. Western interior design trends have latched onto Japanese minimalism in recent years. This style is epitomised by simplicity of form and function with open, light-filled spaces. A key aspect of minimalist interior design is harmonising with and reflecting nature through the use of natural elements, such as wood. Wood flooring keeps things simplified and streamlined; the natural texture of wood also adds warmth to living spaces. In addition to wood, other natural elements are incorporated, including plants and trees. Using a neutral colour palette, with beige, brown, ivory, taupe, black, grey and varying shades of white, furniture and decorations are kept to a bare minimum, focusing only on the essentials. As a result, minimalist homes have lots of space, often with a light and airy feel . . . . Photograph @cristapriscilla #art #nature #beauty #japan #japaneseminimalism #zenminimalism #japandi #japaneseinteriors #interiordesign #interiorstyling #interiors #interiordecor #curatedvintage #curatedinteriors #collectedhome #curatedhome #meditativespaces #zenbuddhism #meditation #mindbodyspirit #calmspaces #vegan #crueltyfree #shopsustainable #elledecor #vogueliving #igvintage #japaneseinfluence #aesthetelabel https://www.instagram.com/p/COI9qeQrMOj/?igshid=1kl5ae3a0s04u
