# Japanese-Influenced Imperfect Fireplaces Japanese Philosophy Inspired Lorna De Santos' Fireplace By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorna-de-santos References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/05/05/modern-millennial-friendly-fireplace-designs-that-are-a-far-cry-from-traditional-space-consuming-ones/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+yankodesign) & [lornadesantos](http://lornadesantos.com/project/topografias-del-placer/) Designer at [Casa Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-gesso), Lorna De Santos, reimagines the traditional in-home fireplace. Using Japanese philosophy as artistic inspiration, Santos turns the fireplace into a hidden secret. Lending from the [wabi-sabi philosophy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house), which encourages an appreciation for imperfection, this [modern fireplace design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-designs) removes it from the focal point of a room. Asymmetry, roughness, simplicity, modesty, and intimacy are important aspects of Japanese philosophy. All of these elements are incorporated in Lorna De Santos's design. Using a deliberate crack in the wall, the designer placed the fireplace into the gap to insight the viewer's curiosity. The subtle glow from the hidden flames indicates a secret gem is hidden behind the wall. The curtain-like shape around the fire adds movement and texture to the fireplace, mimicking the flame's natural flow. Image Credit: Yanko Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Japanese-influenced Imperfect Fireplace Designs:** Reimagining the traditional in-home fireplace with Japanese-inspired, asymmetrical, and simplistic designs to create hidden and intimate focal points for living spaces. - **Embracing Imperfection as a Design Aesthetic:** Incorporating the wabi-sabi philosophy of embracing asymmetry, roughness, and simplicity to create new design aesthetics that prioritize a natural and authentic look and feel. - **Creating Intimate and Minimalist Living Spaces:** Reducing the focal point of living spaces by incorporating minimalistic imperfection designs that prioritize intimacy and simplicity over ostentatiousness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Incorporating Japanese-inspired fireplace designs to create unique and intimate living spaces that prioritize simplicity and imperfection. - **Home Furnishings:** Creating minimalist and wabi-sabi inspired fireplaces and furnishings that provide a unique and simplistic aesthetic to living spaces. - **Architecture and Construction:** Integrating Japanese-inspired designs into residential and commercial architectures to promote intimacy and simplicity in interior design and construction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slick Modern Holographic Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-fireplace.md) - [Tranquil Wabi-Sabi Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Timeless Artful Incenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genjik.md) - [Mixed-Material Tabletop Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brasscene-harmony-flame-fireplace.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bioethanol Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glammfire-contour.md) - [Wabi Sabi-Inspired Wellness Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kod-hotel.md) - [Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intheory-design.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Elevated Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piedterre.md)