The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – minimalism. Minimalism is a creative trend in art, design, business, architecture or music. The term minimalist refers to anything that is spare or stripped to its essentials with the void & free spaces. Less is more describes its core philosophy. Natural elements strive to convey the concept of simplicity & the essence of simple living for ones looking to de-stress, de-clutter, re-build or re-organise for a greater sense of fulfilment, calm, clarity & contentment. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness.
The minimalist lifestyle inspires us to simplify all aspects of our life to achieve a sense of peace, positivity & purpose. Aesthetically, minimalism offers a highly purified form of beauty. “Simplicity is the most difficult thing to secure in our world, it is the last limit experience & the last effort of genius” – George Sand. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” – Leonardo da Vinci. “Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify, simplify!” – Henry David Thoreau. “The simplest things are often the truest” – Richard Bach.
Japanese homes speak to the soul, offer a contemplative environment to create & experience the world. Japan Style offers rare glimpses into 20 exquisite traditional homes in Japan. Photographs demonstrate how minimalist Japanese design achieves a timeless tranquility using simple natural elements. Wood is the preferred building material. Shinto & Zen Buddhist roots have inculcated a deep respect for nature.
The wabi-sabi ideal of rusticity & simplicity underpins Japanese interior design. These homes invite us to re-think the wisdom of our hurried modern lifestyle with a calling to return to a simpler, more serene life. The quintessential Japanese aesthetic is seen in a 100-year-old minka farmhouse, an old merchant’s machiya town-house in Kyoto, a sprawling country Samurai villa & in a modern sea-side cottage. Inspiring minimalism.
