Japanese architect Uoya Shigenori stripped back and reconfigured this 100-year-old townhouse in Kyoto to create moody and tranquil interiors for Maana Kamo house. The goal of the renovation was to preserve and expose the dwelling’s original structure while creating a minimalist retreat for quiet contemplation. Old finishes were all removed, exposing the old house’s rough,...
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Minimalist Residence With Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics
Located in the verdant Beitou Hot Spring area at the foot of Taipei’s Datun Mountains in Taiwan, “Din-a-ka” is a minimalist residence designed by Wei Yi International Design Associates. Its name is translated into English as a ‘covered walkway’, which used to be a space of social exchange found in rural areas. The architects incorporated the...
Minimalist Mushroom House With A Garden
Japanese designers and architects continue surprising us with stylish and very functional and practical solutions. Today we are featuring one of such homes, it’s located in Osaka, Japan, it’s built by architecture studio SPACESPACE. The house is built of timber (which is also widely used in the inner decor) and features a generously proportioned garden....
Japandi Bed Inspired By Japanese Futons
We’ve recently shared some ideas for Japandi decor style, which is a mix of Scandinavian and Japanese decor. And today we are sharing a piece that is right for Japandi bedrooms, it’s YOMA bed by kaschkasch and Zeitraum. The bed design was inspired by Japanese sleeping futons that unroll on the floor on top of...
31 Serene Japanese Living Room Décor Ideas
Japanese style is very special and differs from all the rest Asian styles. The simplicity is coming from the regular shapes of the furniture, the good organization of elements in the room and the free space around. Japanese homes also bring nature inside through large, expansive windows that allow a view of nature from every...
Bring Asian Flavor To Your Home: 36 Eye-Catchy Ideas
The design world is rediscovering Asia and its ageless, classic design styles, which evoke an image of serenity and tranquil charm. Asia-inspired interiors are like a peaceful oasis that makes you forget your never-ending rush and let you relax. Creating an Asian-inspired room is much more than just bringing a couple of decorations, you need...
Japanese-Inspired Feminine Bedroom Design
We’ve already told you of some Eastern-feel bedrooms decorated with peaceful touches of zen. Today we’ll show you one more example of such a bedroom with a calm atmosphere. How was that beautiful décor achieved? First of all, beautiful golden background wallpaper with white flower pattern creates a great combination with the soft color palette...
Modular Constructed House With A Tight Budget
Trestle House is one of those houses that has a very tight budget and very difficult construction conditions. It’s located on a steeply slopping sight so innovative structural systems and modular construction were used. Its name is chose due to the foundation system while the budget economy was achieved by the use of a 12’...