At a time when contemporary science and technology are developing rapidly and every industry and field is pursuing intelligence, precision and perfection, wabi-sabi style, which cherishes imperfection and faces the irregularity and roughness of nature, gives people a breathing space, and the brutalism and naturalism contained in this style make people feel the power of life and nature in a quiet space.
Today, we will introduce you to the designer Colin King, whose designs are inspired by natural objects, and seek to see perfection in imperfection This sense of balance. In his past works, he has integrated the aesthetics of wabi-sabi into different styles of design through his use of natural materials and linen fabrics, his penchant for off-white, rotten wood and copper, and some natural ornaments.
At a time when eclecticism is widely used, integrating the natural aesthetics of wabi-sabi into different styles is a move to follow the trend after fully demonstrating its value. Today, we will analyze Colin King's design works to learn how to integrate wabi-sabi style into home decoration.
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Wabi-sabi establishes a deep connection with nature by using the natural texture of raw organic materials, integrating elements such as wood, stone, clay, and shells into the space, which can not only add a natural touch of the outdoors to the interior space, but also create a rustic sense of authenticity.
These materials not only capture and retain the essence of wabi-sabi, but also create an elegant, timeless aesthetic that can be perfectly matched as wabi-sabi blends with other styles, whether it's French, American, or futuristic vintage styles that are trending.
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In pure wabi-sabi space, neutral colors such as beige, wood, brass, and black are generally used as the main colors. But in Colin King's work, when integrating wabi-sabi into other styles, he adds more natural colors to the color to add vitality to the space, such as the gray-blue of the sky, the dark green of the moss of vegetation, the dark red of the terracotta, the yellow of the sun, and so on.
These earthy colors from nature allow you to enjoy the tranquility of wabi-sabi while feeling the vigorous vitality of nature, calm and powerful.
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Brass will produce a patina, wood will rot, and metal will rust ......In the fusion of wabi-sabi winds, there is no need to hide or resist the natural aging process of the materials, but rather to encourage them to gracefully form traces of time. Over time, defects formed by natural oxidative wear and tear of the material evolve into a unique weathered finish that exudes warmth and character, infusing the space with a sense of realism with the spirit of wabi-sabi.
These mottled traces of wabi-sabi are also suitable for some American retro and French retro styles, whether they are used as decorations or as the background color tiling of large surfaces, which can make your space more precipitated by time and more historical.
04 Use a variety of mechanisms.
In the wabi-sabi style, the tactile experience is crucial, and when incorporating wabi-sabi style, materials with a rich natural texture touch can be applied to the design. Imagine a hand-woven plush carpet underneath your feet, fluffy;The sofa is casually covered with linen blankets, soft and light;The walls are smooth and stone-grained, and the light hits them obliquely like rippling water ripples......
These mechanistic effects not only add visual richness and layering, but also evoke a sense of tenderness and freedom from nature.
05 Use handmade products.
The most common ornaments in Colin King's work are various pottery jars and sculptures, as well as some hand-woven textiles. These handicraft works, which carry the spirit of the craftsman of the maker, either have an irreproducible shape or have unique handmade traces, which reflect the warmth and humanity of handicrafts, and also reflect the aesthetic essence of wabi-sabi that sees beauty from imperfection.
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