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Zen philosophy of interior design

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Zen interior design emphasizes simplicity, asymmetry, and naturalness. It uses minimalist designs with sparse, neat elements and eschews ornate or over-embellished decorations. Zen design aims to reduce things to their essence and create a subtle profundity using hints like soft moonlight. It encourages living fully in the present moment and being free from worldly attachments.

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Zen Interior Design Philosophy Mansi Shukla-Goklaney
Zen : Meaning & Origin Zen /zen/: A 12th century Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition rather than ritual worship or study of scriptures. Sanskrit origin: Dhyana (meditation) “Living fully and authentically in the present moment makes each instant of one’s life a peak experience.”
Zen : Principles of Design Asymmetry "Uniformity of design was considered fatal to the freshness of imagination…designs which are asymmetrical are more dynamic, active”
Zen : Principles of Design Simplicity Zen eschews gaudy, ornate and over embellished in favour of sparse, fresh & neat…minimalist design
Zen : Principles of Design Austerity Reduce everything to the “pitch of essence”.
Zen : Principles of Design Naturalness Zen is artless, without pretense, or self-consciousness. It’s bare wood, unpolished stone, and flowers in the backyard!
Zen : Principles of Design Freedom from Worldly Attachments Buddhist philosophy not to be bound to life, things or rules
Zen : Principles of Design Subtle Profundity within Zen lies a deep reserve, a mysterious, shadowy darkness…the hint of soft moonlight through a skylight.
Zen : Applied Simplicity lack of clutter, minimalist approach, use natural objects eg stone and wood…low furniture with simple straight lines Ornament & Purpose essentials, remove things without purpose and highlight one or two items and watch them stand out Mindfulness conscious and purposeful environment, choose items with determination eg: retaining plants inside the home Lighting lots of it…placing simple sculpting can create an ever changing dynamic resulting in flow of positive energy Colours earthy tones reflect a harmonious palette or possibilities, colours should be given with decorative objects

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Zen philosophy of interior design

  • 1. Zen Interior Design Philosophy Mansi Shukla-Goklaney
  • 2. Zen : Meaning & Origin Zen /zen/: A 12th century Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition rather than ritual worship or study of scriptures. Sanskrit origin: Dhyana (meditation) “Living fully and authentically in the present moment makes each instant of one’s life a peak experience.”
  • 3. Zen : Principles of Design Asymmetry "Uniformity of design was considered fatal to the freshness of imagination…designs which are asymmetrical are more dynamic, active”
  • 4. Zen : Principles of Design Simplicity Zen eschews gaudy, ornate and over embellished in favour of sparse, fresh & neat…minimalist design
  • 5. Zen : Principles of Design Austerity Reduce everything to the “pitch of essence”.
  • 6. Zen : Principles of Design Naturalness Zen is artless, without pretense, or self-consciousness. It’s bare wood, unpolished stone, and flowers in the backyard!
  • 7. Zen : Principles of Design Freedom from Worldly Attachments Buddhist philosophy not to be bound to life, things or rules
  • 8. Zen : Principles of Design Subtle Profundity within Zen lies a deep reserve, a mysterious, shadowy darkness…the hint of soft moonlight through a skylight.
  • 9. Zen : Applied Simplicity lack of clutter, minimalist approach, use natural objects eg stone and wood…low furniture with simple straight lines Ornament & Purpose essentials, remove things without purpose and highlight one or two items and watch them stand out Mindfulness conscious and purposeful environment, choose items with determination eg: retaining plants inside the home Lighting lots of it…placing simple sculpting can create an ever changing dynamic resulting in flow of positive energy Colours earthy tones reflect a harmonious palette or possibilities, colours should be given with decorative objects