French designer Benjamin Graindorge was inspired by centuries-old art of ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement also called kado (the way of the flower) and created its modern interpretation – Heirloom Vase for Moustache. Here you’ll see the art of beautifully arranging cut stems, leaves, and flowers in vases and other containers evolved in japan over seven...
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Colorful Zen Gardens With Cactuses You Can Modify
In our world of constant stress and problems we really need some relaxation. Gardens of Wendiland will help you to rest with their Modern Zen Gardens. Zen gardens appeared in Japan in the 15th century and then became popular. The traditional Zen gardens consist of sand and stones but these are modern variations so the...
Unusual Liquid Light As A Still Life Reinterpretation
Kristine Five Melvær reinterprets a classic still life theme in Liquid Light, a unique lamp inspired by the Cobbler’s Lamp from the 17th Century. The lamp consists of a birch wood plate holding a glass carafe and a brass socket for a candle. When the carafe is filled with liquid and the light is lit,...
Futuristic Kitchen Design Inspired By Origami
Futuristic design, new and edgy concept can be achieved by using traditional design like Japanese origami figures. Artica Kitchen by Estudiosat for manufacturer Delta Cocinas was inspired by origami and the Arctic, of course. That’s why the patterns are irregular, with the effect of folded paper. The result is very emotional, striking white surface fronts...
Minimalist Towel Rail Of Ropes And Sticks
Japanese always find the easiest and the most genial way to design everything. Japanese designer Hioomi Tahara created a towel rail of a rope and wall-mounted sticks. The sticks can be positioned in any configuration and according to your needs with just a little clip in the top of each one. The tension is achieved...
The Exotic African Interior From Kenya
What is the most exotic continent in the world? Nowadays, when Japanese sushi-bars are in every town of Europe and America we can say that it is Africa. The house you are seeing is in Kenya. But if you really want to create your own Africa at home, you can do it wherever you are!...
Minimalist Functional Stool Made Of A Box And A Cushion
Japanese designers are ones of the best in creating minimalist and very functional furniture without unnecessary details. Tokyo-born Copenhagen-based designer Yukati Hotta presents Hako Stool, Japanese for ‘box’. It’s composed of five separate parts, the beautifully minimalist and amazingly functional Japanese Hako is a simple, cushion topped wooden stool which can double as a neat,...
Minimalist And Philosophical Dining Table
Designer Lucas Martin was inspired by Japanese rock gardens when he created this unusual table. Sweep Table has a top surface which is broken by glass vessels that may be used as containers. Below the top you’ll see a real garden – that’s the base. The table embodies three different materials – wood, glass and...
Stylish Wooden Knife Storage Box
Japanese love to minimalism and everything ergonomic is known all over the world. Here is a perfect example of Japanese design – traditional Hirosaki Knife Box with individual drawers, by designer Keiji Ashizawa. The knife box is made of Paulownia, a native Asian wood, and the dovetail-shaped connection rails are made from Hirosaki’s apple trees....
Minimalist Concrete Modular Vases
Concrete is the most minimalist material. Japanese Bento boxes are very functional boxes for food. How are they connected? Designer Xiral Segard was inspired by them and created these concrete Konkurïto vases, items with modular design and clearness. These vases are made of four modular stackable elements so depending on the size of the bouquet...