Book Review: Imperfect Perfect

Using objects that have tales to tellLocated in the beachside location of Montauk, which is two hours’ drive from New York, is the weekend home of the design duo behind Roman and Williams. “Roman and Williams are among the USA’s most sought after interior designers, delivering a richly layered aesthetic that places emphasis on endurance, patina and authenticity. Their own weekender is still one of their most referenced projects, due to its complete expression of their personality,” says McCartney.“Objects with history, with a story or a memory, are brought together in ways that surprise as texture, scale and materials play against one another. With the demands of their highly charged NYC practice this is where, according to Stephen Alesch, ‘we gather our thoughts and it helps us remember who we are and what we truly believe in’.”

Perfect imperfectionPerfect Imperfect, the recently published book by design and architecture author and editor Karen McCartney, celebrates the beauty of the lived-in, the random and the less-than-flawless. This relates closely to wabi-sabi, a deeply cultural Japanese concept that rejoices in the imperfections and authentic patina that the passing of time leaves behind.This concept is finding a firm foothold in our homes. Poole applauds the message: “We are unconsciously gravitating to the raw, used, reimagined, natural and unique. I see this as a revolt against modern living and a deep yearning to reconnect with nature. Ultimately, remember it’s a slightly ‘off’ design sensibility that takes a home from the text book to the incredible.”

Black window frames on white with timber contrast

Lots of photos on canvas of surf shots

Lived-in spaces - wabi-sabi, a deeply cultural Japanese concept that rejoices in the imperfections and authentic patina that the passing of time leaves behind.

Karen McCartney, celebrates the beauty of the lived-in, the random and the less-than-flawless. This relates closely to wabi-sabi, a deeply cultural Japanese concept that rejoices in the imperfections and authentic patina that the passing of time leaves behind.

Natural wood, white walls, black windows

Perfectly imperfect. Note use of black.

perfectly imperfect--or wabi-sabi interiors. NICE.

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love this eclectic, imperfect look

Artwork, casualness of the room

It all blends so nicely, gives a feeling of comfort. Love the natural light.

Sofa cover, big desk, general look