Japan Style: Architecture + Interiors + Design

Eliminate the inessential, and seek the beauty in unembell I am a deeply admirer of japanese arquitecture. Eliminate the inessential, and seek the beauty in unembellished humble things". That idea resonated for the next years. The summun of surprises comes with this statements: Too much wisdom for an architectural book. A glimpse of a millennium culture. Beautiful pictures that cover the pages and excellent information about the intent beneath the careful avoidance of symmetry and the artful contemplation of the passage of time that makes old Japanese architecture so fascinating.

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Essentially, the texture of wood can be seen everywhere in a Japanese home. Try bringing these natural wooden elements into your home by adding a bamboo floor, or wooden screen. You will love the serene calming effect that clean-lined wood elements can add to your home. The bamboo ladder in this bathroom is a nice nod to Japanese design. The Japanese entry is called a genkan.

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This is the area that greets visitors and also the place where shoes are immediately taken off and usually replaced with indoor slippers. As you notice in the image below, the entryway has a shelf or cabinet called a getabako that is used for storing shoes tips of the shoes are usually placed pointing outwards, unlike the image below. As you will also notice, the entry is simple in design with wooden elements and a lot of natural lighting. Stone tile flooring is also popular in these homes, especially the entryways. There is always a place to store shoes in a Japanese entryway.

While a lot of authentic Japanese homes do not segregate furniture-filled rooms for certain purposes such as sitting room or TV room, we can still mimic Japanese simplicity into our sectioned-off homes. Mimicking this design aesthetic can be as simple as incorporating low-to-the-ground furniture into our homes, such as the simple side tables and bed frame featured in the image below.

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Or we could be more authentic by surrounding a low plank table with floor cushions—using this as a means to dine would be very bona fide, and maybe even a bit romantic. Whether you want more of an East meets West design, or you want to be extremely authentic — Japanese style furniture can easily be incorporated into your home. Furniture that is low to the ground is common in Japanese culture.

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As you can probably already tell, Japanese design is clean and minimalist. Clutter is not contained in these homes. How can you achieve this design aesthetic and still have a home full of furniture and modern comforts? The trick is to keep your design simple and uncluttered. Furniture should be modern, clean-lined and made of natural wood. Lighting should be angular and modern as seen in the kitchen below. Or lighting could mimic an authentic Japanese lantern style, as well.

Overall, look to modern living designs to replicate this clean, simple style. Everything should have a purpose and a place — nothing is out of order or lacking function. Studying the art of Feng Shui may also help you design your minimalist interior. This contemporary white kitchen is a sleek way to have East meet West. Interiors By Darren James. As mentioned above, open space and minimalist design principles reign in Japanese design. Natural light abundantly fills these homes, bringing with it serene views and colors of nature.

What could be a better way to light up your home? Large, expansive windows and ceiling openings such as skylights, are the perfect way to add this bright design into your own home. Heavy draperies are also a big no, no. All they do is block this natural light. Try keeping your windows clear of any obstruction, but if this is not possible, then opt for a simple bamboo shade or sheer, gauzy curtain panels.

Natural light — what a bright way to light up your home!

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This modern TV room has plenty of natural light via the floor-to-ceiling windows. In keeping with the natural beauty of the outside world, Japanese homes typically contain simple colors from nature. Predominant colors are derived from the browns of wooden elements, and the greens of plants. Flooring is either wood or grey stone tile, and most walls are replaced with screens that are covered in opaque paper. This design results in a simple color palette that is very neutral. How can we mimic this in our own interiors? Try incorporating these natural wooden elements through wood shelving, wall panels and flooring, or add the grey-tones of stone in your floors or even your furniture see image below.

Simplicity is key when choosing your color palette. Look outside your windows to see what natural color elements you can incorporate in your home today. Floor-to-ceiling windows let a lot of natural light into this room.

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Try diving deep into the peaceful Japanese culture by creating a truly serene space in your home that is meant for mediating, having tea, or doing yoga. Look at the room featured below. It is an amazing nod to Japanese culture and would make a perfect place to have Japanese tea. Find a quiet place in your own home to lay out a floor cushion for meditating or just sitting and relaxing.

Paint the room in calming greens or browns, add some live greenery, play some calming music and Voila! You have your very own, very Zen Japanese hideaway. This is a perfect Japanese tea room. While you may not have grown up surrounded by the ancient Japanese culture, you can still fall in love with its very peaceful design aesthetic that is deeply rooted in history.