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The Art of Imperfection - Incorporating Japanese Wabi Sabi into Interior Design

Posted on 27 Feb, 2024

Welcome to a world where perfection takes a backseat, and beauty thrives in the unique charm of imperfection. Having recently come across this, we wanted to explore the fascinating philosophy of Wabi Sabi, which celebrates the unfinished, imperfect, and transient, as we go on a creative journey that goes beyond perfect aesthetics.

The Principles of Wabi Sabi in Interior Design

The Japanese aesthetic theory of Wabi Sabi celebrates life's impermanence and imperfections. Using natural materials and textures is one of the main ideas. Your room can feel more genuine and cosier by including materials like wood, stone and natural textiles. These materials' flaws and quirks give your interior design personality and ... Continue reading >

Posted in: Careers in Design | Tagged: interior interior design interior design trends wabi-sabi interior design

Wallpaper Designs to Suit Every Space

Posted on 11 Jan, 2019

Using statement wallpaper is one way to change the look of a space, be it in your home, a coffee shop or a hotel, and there are plenty of amazing designs to choose from. Whether you want something simple and muted, bold and bright or classy and elegant, there's something for everyone.

The first recorded use of wallpaper was in China in 200 B.C. when the Chinese first glued rice paper to walls. When the craze moved to Europe only the wealthy could afford to commission artisans to create their designs via hand painting or the use of stencils. Luckily with the advent of the printing press they became more widely available and now modern printing technology allows us a huge array of choices in pattern, texture and ... Continue reading >

Posted in: Interior Design | Tagged: interior design interior design trends statement wallpaper wallpaper

Winter Interior Design Trends

Posted on 30 Nov, 2018

Looking at the Autumn/Winter 2018 design trends we see both new ones emerging and many existing styles still popular.  The team at Careers in Design is always interested to see what are the key trends and would encourage all designers to talk about current and future trends and your own thoughts during an interview if the subject comes up. This then gave us the idea to gather information on some of the most exciting trends and see how you could incorporate them into design projects this season.

Enchanting Dark Shades

Colours for the Autumn/Winter portfolio are normally darker than the first half of the year, but for 2018 they take on a magical feel with deep plum, crimson and navy creating a luxurious and cosy atmosphere. To take this colour trend to another level... Continue reading >

Posted in: Interior Design | Tagged: interior design interior design trends winter 2018/19

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