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The Beauty of Modern Wabi-sabi
Achieving perfection in beauty is in fact, an endless strive. This is not the case for the vibrant and boutique fashion brand CREAM COUCH, based in South East Asia. Catering to a global community, the fashion brand aspires to cultivate a trendy, timeless and transcendent lifestyle. Their brand presence features multi-functional fashion products suitable for all ages yet at reasonable prices.

Offering bespoke design spaces, TKS Interior has decided that its retail store should carry its brand presence by articulating an unfading beauty of simplicity with a contemporary flair. The design is inspired by a Japanese traditional philosophy – wabi-sabi – has made a cultural statement in the arts scene, It is described as one that appreciates beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete” in nature.

The minimalist scene simply sets the interior space in an all-cream white ambience. Brightly-lit, the natural lighting accentuates the soft tones even further with a combination of texture on the walls painted with a Venetian plaster finish. The bare combination is then put together with light woody accent for the floor and furniture tops, giving it some woody hues.

Clearly, design elements are curated thoughtfully with the space composition. Formed in an open-plan layout, patrons are welcomed to experience the divided space of the display area, exhibition and photography area. On the contrary, the working space and storage room are meant for daily operations. Shades of rattan furniture is used as the main element instilling warmth into the calm surrounding.

Given a fresh outlook of modern wabi-sabi, the clean lines scheme are drawn to combine a harmonious scene with the curves. Beautiful and functional, the play of curves outlined the space, creating different design focus to maximise each space to its fullest.

Beyond anything conventional, the display rack placed against the wall is framed in an arch, granting a fashionable and elegant recessed space to highlight their arrayed signature bags and hot-selling items on the shelves. The display spread continues drawing attention towards the middle island (termed Nakajima).

Topped with a laminated grey cement texture with curved edges on the sides, the lightweight hanging rack fixed onto the ceiling is the finishing touch, made to create visuals dynamics. For additional storage, a hidden cabinet storage is integrated at its base.

Meanwhile, two half-cut curved walls derived from a cylindrical form entice patrons to the centre of the space. Like fashionable models parading on the runway, it is envisioned as such to invite human interaction within the exhibition space. A rectangular double-sided mirror drops down from the ceiling reflecting different scenes of both other ends of the room, while patrons try on their preferred bags.

Perfect for selfies, either standing or sitting on white TOGO sofas; take a pick to adjourn into a versatile resting corner. More than what meets the eye, the curves on the ceiling is employed to cleverly camouflage the two beams sticking out, enhancing the space into a smooth, softer flow. A one-of-a-kind beauty, this trendy feat of modern wabi-sabi simply wears it all.

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