“Summer in the world;
Floating on the
waves
Of the lake. "
~ Matsuo Bashō
Bestselling Japanese author, Marie
Kondo, writer of the book, The Life-Changing Magic Tidying Up: The Japanese Art
of Decluttering and Organizing, describes the idea of creating a home and
interior space that spark joy. Her bestselling guide has sold over 3 million copies
worldwide and speaks about the importance of de-cluttering and paring down your
belongs in a way to help you feel more comfortable in your environment.
She advocates the idea that this
theme can also apply to one’s life. By using the basic idea that by creating
surroundings that “Spark Joy” and by applying that to other areas of your life,
such as your work, your relationships, and your social activities, one can
create a life that is more rewarding and filled with happiness and joy.
The idea of “sparking joy” is a
guiding light or pathway to create a more fulfilling and satisfying life. One
of her primary methods of creating joy is to simplify and harmonize your living
space or environment. She calls it tidying up. This means getting rid of
unwanted items, de-cluttering, and simplifying and choosing furniture and items
in your home that support this theme. This is just the first step.
The second step is to choose
furniture and home décor that inspires happiness and an experience of joy.
Here at Haiku Designs, we
specialize in home furnishings, beds, bedroom
and dining room furniture
that are simple in design and harmonize well. Based on several of the themes
found in traditional Japanese design
and updated for the modern home, our collections are the perfect way to create
a sense of balance in your home or office and in essence “sparking joy.”
Consider our Arata
Platform Bed, a minimalist, low to the ground bed, offering a
perfect complement of elegance and beauty and an easy way to create a sense of
relaxation for the bedroom. The Moduluxe bed
is another example of modern design that offers a stunning sense of proportion
and comfort.
The Eco-Friendly Amu
Dining room set, constructed from sustainably harvested solid bamboo,
is another example of a beautifully designed furniture set. It offers warm and
natural wood tones combined with simple lines and a balanced proportion. The
Amu creates a sense of welcome and in a manner, “sparking joy.”
Simplifying, decluttering and
tidying up one’s personal living space are great steps to creating a more
spacious and happy life. As Marie Kondo explains, choosing furniture and home
interiors that spark relaxation, joy, and a feeling of happiness, is the second
step in living a life of harmony and joyfulness.
Here at Haiku Designs, we are
pleased to offer a wide range of home interior options, furniture, and organic
bedding that can assist in Sparking that Inner Joy.
