Orchids perfectly illustrate the concept of simple
beauty. These flowering plants are
highly prized for their precious blooms. A single orchid flower can be a
stunning addition to a table or desk in the home. The beauty of simplicity is a
unique way to approach design and decorating for the home.
Beautiful design doesn't need to be overly ornate or
complex. Understated elegance in the line of a chair, the color of a wood
floor, or the pattern on an area rug can be alluring and still be simple.
Letting the material and form be the stars of the design is a popular current
approach to design and decorating.
Japanese design is a perfect example of the concept of the
beauty of simplicity. Each object and each piece of furniture is carefully
chosen for its form and color. Every piece in a design relates to each other,
to create a whole that is beautifully balanced. Color, form, pattern and
texture all integrate each object and the room as a whole.
Mindful selection of each piece in our room and in our home
can create a simplistic beauty that brings a sense of calm and peace with it. Surrounding ourselves, not with the clutter of too many objects, but the
beauty of a few is a nice way to live in peaceful simplicity.
I took this approach when decorating my house, and
while it is more “cottage” than “minka,” it still feels refreshingly peaceful.
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