A minimalist living room features a central sunken concrete fire pit with glowing embers and an iron kettle suspended on a black chain. Warm walnut plank floors surround the hearth, with two round woven straw cushions and a beige linen floor pillow for seating. A rustic wood bench lines a large misted window, topped with soft throws and pillows. Textured off-white plaster walls, a small woven lamp, and a pale ceramic vase with dried grasses complete the calm scene.

Wabi-Sabi Living Room with Sunken Irori Hearth

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This Wabi-Sabi living room centers on a sunken concrete irori with a hanging iron kettle, set within rich walnut plank floors. A rustic wood bench spans a fogged picture window, layered with beige linen pillows and throws. Round seagrass cushions and a linen floor pillow provide low seating. Textured off-white plaster walls, a woven table lamp, and a pale ceramic vase of dried grasses soften the space, pairing raw materials with warm, diffused light for contemplative calm.

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warm white plaster walls rich walnut wood tones earthy gray concrete sandy beige textiles natural straw and golden accents

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