# Japanese Philosophy Flooring This Wood Flooring is Finished to Create an Artistic Aesthetic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-flooring References: [contemporist](https://www.contemporist.com/unique-wood-flooring-fits-together-like-puzzle-pieces/) & [mahno.ua](https://mahno.com.ua/en/) This wood flooring was incorporated as part of a house design project by Ukraine-based architect Sergey Makhno to create a warm, inviting feel that doesn't skimp on style. The space itself was designed with the [wabi-sabi Japanese philosophy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/element-house) in mind and is further enhanced with the flooring that has a [slightly imperfect design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no1-common) that's achieved with pieces of all different shapes. The floor is achieved with [500-year-old oak wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-hardwood) and has been expertly finished to have every plank fit perfectly together without cutting them all to one uniform shape. The wood flooring also embraces a natural transition from light to dark shades throughout that further enhances the warm feeling within the space to offset stronger statement pieces therein. Image Credit: Serhii Kadulin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Imperfect Design:** Opportunity for flooring companies to embrace the trend of incorporating slight design imperfections in their flooring designs to align with the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy. - **Artistic Flooring:** Opportunity for architects and designers to incorporate unique and artistic flooring designs that capture the attention and add character to a space. - **Transitional Finishes:** Opportunity for flooring companies to experiment with finishes that gradually transition from light to dark shades, creating a dynamic and natural aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Flooring:** Flooring companies can embrace the trend of incorporating slight design imperfections, unique designs, and transitional finishes to stay ahead of the competition and appeal to customers looking for something unique. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can incorporate unique and artistic flooring designs in their projects to make a statement and add character to a space. - **Construction:** Construction companies can collaborate with flooring companies and designers to create spaces that align with the wabi-sabi Japanese philosophy and incorporate unique and artistic flooring designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Wabi-Sabi Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom.md) - [Harmonious Traditional Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyoto-house.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Elevated Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piedterre.md) - [Timber Tradition Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence.md) - [Peaceful Wooden-Designed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-residence.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Japanese Concept-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Wabi Sabi-Inspired Wellness Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kod-hotel.md)