How Japan is inspiring this fall's home decor trends


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What all Japanese interior design trends have in common is a strong taste for minimalism. Photo: AFP

The back-to-school season is often a time for change when it comes to interior decoration, but it's not always easy to know how to give your home a makeover. This year, if you want to be at the cutting edge of interior design trends, try looking to Japan for inspiration.

The Land of the Rising Sun has been inspiring decorators for several seasons now. It has notably fuelled the rise of wabi-sabi, a philosophy that celebrates the beauty of imperfection, and Japandi, a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian design.

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