The pool’s pinched center and a nearby shade tree reflect the Japanese concept of “wabi-sabi,” or imperfection in beauty. A large stepping stone also references a stepping stone in a Japanese garden pool.  Photo 7 of 9 in 8 Japanese-Inspired Spaces We Love from Renovated Midcentury Home in Austin Doubles Square Footage

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During Webber + Studio's renovation and expansion of a midcentury home, the architects sought to imbue a sense of "wabi-sabi," or imperfection in beauty, with an irregularly shaped pool and dappled light that's provided by a nearby tree. Large stepping stones and a garden gate also reference Japanese elements.