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Wabi-Sabi Home | Mark and Sally Bailey

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Wabi-sabi is alive and well in many Japanese homes, where patinated, weathered and aged items are treasured, and modest, everyday objects are given elevated status by being displayed in a measured way. In Wabi-Sabi Home, Mark and Sally Bailey visit homeowners all over the world who understand that worn, scuffed, peeling and handmade objects are not just beautiful but preferable to pristine ones, because they bring a place to life and make it feel homey.

This book is divided into five chapters that each expand upon an element of the wabi-sabi home: textiles, textures, colours, handmade pieces and collections. Each chapter considers how to incorporate these features into your own space and focuses on a single home that encapsulates these ideas and reveals the satisfying and authentic beauty in imperfection. Explore more of our interiors titles in our gift ideas for the homebody collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is wabi-sabi?

A Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection, treasuring patinated, weathered and handmade objects over pristine ones.

How is the book structured?

Into five chapters, textiles, textures, colours, handmade pieces and collections, each focused on a single home that embodies the theme.

Is it a good gift?

Yes, it's a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves character, patina and imperfect beauty in their home.


Why You'll Love It

  • Five themed chapters exploring textiles, texture, colour, handmade pieces and collections
  • Real homes from around the world that embody wabi-sabi living
  • A genuine philosophy of imperfect beauty, not just a decorating trend
  • A thoughtful gift for anyone drawn to patina and character

Product Details

  • Authors: Mark and Sally Bailey
  • Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
  • Format: Hardback, 208 pages
  • Dimensions: 280 x 220mm
  • ISBN: 9781788790918

Styling Tips

  • Pair with Urban Style for a complete Mark and Sally Bailey styling collection
  • Style on a coffee table alongside a handmade or weathered object
  • A thoughtful gift for anyone who loves imperfect, characterful interiors

The Takeaway

Wabi-Sabi Home by Mark and Sally Bailey is a 208-page hardback published by Ryland Peters & Small, exploring five elements of imperfect beauty through real homes around the world. Available at Flux Boutique, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

Wabi-Sabi Home by Mark and Sally Bailey front cover
Wabi-Sabi Home | Mark and Sally Bailey Sale price$34.00 Regular price$49.00

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