Coniferous Clock Inspired By Japanese Traditions

Coniferous Clock Inspired By Japanese Traditions
In Japan there was a tradition: boughs of fresh cedar branches were tied together, clipped into a sphere and hung up when sake was pressed. When the cedar leaves had dried and turned completely brown, it was a signal that the sake was ready to drink. This idea was taken as a base for Coniferous... 
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Cozy Architect’s Home With Japanese Decor Ideas

Cozy Architect’s Home With Japanese Decor Ideas
Maison Amtrak was designed by architect Peter Cohen for himself, his wife Sally and his golden retriever “Daisy”. Located in the coastal forests near Ellsworth, Maine and just above the Union River, the design allowed Peter to produce the least amount of impact on the natural landscape and at the same time take advantage of... 
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Kitchen Design With Norwegian And Japanese Details In Decor

Kitchen Design With Norwegian And Japanese Details In Decor
Ready for a fantastic kitchen remodelling? The design of this kitchen in a Toronto home was inspired by the kitchens in Norwegian summer homes featured in Norwegian wood. The shelves are stocked with kitchen utensils, cutting boards, and tableware. Some Japanese accessories and tableware were also included as the owners like cooking Japanese food. The... 
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Japanese-Inspired Feminine Bedroom Design

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... 
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Reinterpreted Japanese Rice Paper Lanterns – Rituals By Foscarini

Reinterpreted Japanese Rice Paper Lanterns – Rituals By Foscarini
Foscarini is a brand that creates cool lighting and it continues to surprise us! Today it’s a lamp collection called Rituals – various forms of frosted blown glass seem randomly arranged and harmonize exactly due to being together. Japanese rice paper lamps inspired these pieces and have been completely reinterpreted into something more modern but... 
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Hut In Woods In Modern Japanese Interpretation

Hut In Woods In Modern Japanese Interpretation
How do you imagine a hut in the woods? Japan architect Yoshiaki Nagasaka showed us his idea how it should look like: modern, eco-friendly and stylish. The house is “a series of contradictory aspirations”, which include and rooms that can be both large intimate and private and open. There are a living room, dining room,... 
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Surrealistic Melting Lamp Inspired By Japan

Surrealistic Melting Lamp Inspired By Japan
Swedish designer Johan Lindstén created this amazing Melt Down lamp being inspired by his trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan. The lamp consists of an oval shade the form of which appears to be adapted to a protruding light bulb located within and a simple colored lamp cord. The author says that... 
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