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Butsu-Ke-Honban :: Embracing Imperfection in Design & Life

  • Writer: Sarah Chaffee
    Sarah Chaffee
  • Oct 16
  • 2 min read
Discover how the philosophy of butsu-ke-honban—diving straight into the real thing—inspires Weltner Interiors. Featuring a desert-inspired project, new service offerings, and seasonal favorites.


Beginning Without Rehearsal

Butsu-ke-honban is a Japanese phrase meaning “going straight into the real thing without rehearsal.” I set this as my intention during a recent yoga retreat and decided to do the same in my creative work—starting without overthinking.


This first edition of our journal is a space to share what inspires my design process, what we’re currently working on, and a few personal favorites that are bringing joy and creativity into daily life.



Design + The Desert: Inspiration from Civana, Arizona



Recently, I had the chance to attend a yoga retreat at Civana Wellness Resort in Carefree, Arizona, with my yoga studio, Power Life. The experience was as restorative as it was inspiring—especially the desert landscape.


The warm hues, layered textures, and serene stillness of the desert reminded me of one of our recent projects: Leawood Village Apartments.



Designing the communal spaces there opened up new creative possibilities and sparked ideas about what a Weltner Interiors-designed boutique hotel or social club could look like. The project became a study in natural materials, approachable sophistication, and creating spaces that invite connection.



Updated Service Offerings


We’ve recently refined our services to better meet clients where they are in their design journey.


  • The Complete Package: Our signature full-service design experience, managing your project from concept through installation.

  • The Essentials Package: A flexible, collaborative service that allows you to partner with us on implementation—maximizing your budget while still achieving a cohesive, designer-led result.


Learn more about our design services here.


Seasonal Favorites: Fall in the Kitchen


Fall means soup season in my home! Here are a couple of tried-and-true recipes for cozy evenings and entertaining:



A Closing Thought


As you move through your day, may you trust your instincts, lean on your experience, and embrace the beauty of imperfection—the unpolished, the spontaneous, and the deeply alive.

Follow along for more design inspiration and updates on upcoming projects:





 
 
 

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