by Furnishly | Apr 22, 2022 | Design Inspiration
The distinguishing refined colour palette and laconic forms of traditional Japanese interiors meet extraordinary design solutions in these three inspirational home concepts. The most seductive of our three interior examples, our first Japanese home design is large and luxurious. Many traditional elements of Japanese design come to the forefront here but chiefly with a creative modern twist. Our second concept is layered with contemporary craftsmanship and reimagined classics to achieve a sleek combination of style, class, and sophistication. Our final tour takes place inside a compact modern home where unique and quirky pieces bring a fresh and fun vibe. Standout silhouettes build a sculptural thread between elegant Shōji screens and en vogue motifs.
The large and luxurious living space of our first Japanese home interior features end-to-end glass across opposite aspects. The facing openings create a pure flow of nature from the sunny garden in the South to the shaded narrow courtyard to the North. When the glass is retracted, there is blissful airflow for an outdoor experience whilst under cool cover.
A tea room design occupies the same space as the lounge. The tea table rises shallowly out of the wooden floor, in a Horigotatsu table fashion that allows legs to be stretched out in a recess underneath. The traditional concept is given a modern twist with sharp lines and sleek styling.
Authentic tatami mats border the tea room and lounge, which not only adds softness underfoot but serves to dampen the acoustics of the large and lofty room
The dining room doubles as a home library with built-in bookcases along one entire wall.
A teppanyaki setup makes a dynamic sociable setting.
An internal courtyard is surrounded by terraces on three sides, offering places of sunlight and shade.
There is another, smaller courtyard attached to the home workspace so that the homeowner can feel as though they are within the serenity of nature even when toiling.
Outdoor uplights throw a golden glow across the wood clad home exterior and onto wooden overhangs that surround the courtyards.
The master bedroom is a zen inspired design with a close and tangible connection to the courtyard. The bed design is a unique frame with attached bedside shelves and a consolidated home workspace behind the headboard. Large format, black stone tiles run the length of the bedroom toward an open plan ensuite.
Inside the ensuite bathroom, a beautiful wooden bathtub basks in the sunlight.
A matching wooden bench is aligned alongside the tub, creating a drop zone for clothes and toiletries.
A hot tub beds down between rocks to achieve a natural look.
In this modern Japanese interior design, an upholstered modular sofa crosses a floor of traditional tatami mats.
The most eye-catching part of the open plan living space are two boldly oversized dining room pendant lights. Despite their enormous size, their white paper shades give them a light aesthetic that complements Shoji screen doors.
An elephant figurine adds sculptural interest in the front entryway, next to an elegant indoor plant.
Linen table runners dress a simple wooden dining table.
A shallow fruit bowl makes an understated table centrepiece. See more ideas for modern fruit bowls.
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A backdrop of Shoji screens is outshone by a quirky Etcetera Lounge Chair, by Jan Ekselius for Swedish brand Artilleriet.
An outrageous faux fur sofa makes a fabulous statement on the opposite side of the lounge area.
The striking lighting trio above the coffee table are Formakami pendants by Jaime Hayón for &Tradition.
Behind the extraordinary couch design, a cork wall makes a textural backdrop.
Black stucco and black window frames create dark contrast with the pale furniture pieces.
A trendy racetrack-shaped dining table pulls another dark element into the living room.
Two gloss black dining room pendant lights hang low over the black wood and concrete table.
A one wall kitchen follows a lighter palette with natural timber base units and fresh white uppers. A raw grey concrete backsplash and a matching countertop cut through the kitchen run, highlighted by a ribbon of LEDs.
The white minimalist bedroom gains character from a circular recess in the wall stucco above the bed.
Small, black bedroom pendant lights and two matching black metal bedside units flank the bed with stark black accents. A majestic, white coated Bonsai tree sculpture tops a tall stack of bedside reading material. Scatter cushions casually make up cosy reading nooks at each side of the room.
Shoji doors give the wardrobe a hint of ancient Japan.
The platform bed lays light wood tone upon the crisp white bedroom rug.
A grey bed runner coordinates with the polished concrete floor. Black track lights echo the stark black window frames.
In the bathroom, a round mirror ties in with the curves of a racetrack-shaped vanity unit. The vanity pendant light matches the style of the bedroom pendants to achieve one cohesive aesthetic throughout.
Inside the shower area, a unique backlit wall feature adds a mysterious, frosted glow to the dark and moody grey stucco. Perimeter LEDs add a wash of practical task lighting into the slatted enclosure.
Floor plan.
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by Furnishly | Oct 11, 2021 | Design Inspiration
A sense of serenity gently trickles through these two modern Japanese style interiors, one large and luxurious, one small and neatly formed. A muted palette of cream, ivory, beige, and light wood tone creates calm cohesivity. Isolated appearances of colour shake up property number one, in the shape of an inviting blush pink sofa, coral pink accented wall art and an à la mode terrazzo bathroom design. Clusters of living greenery breathe life into beautiful vistas around the luxury pad, conjuring zen energy. Wood clad walls and smoothly concealed storage volumes line the walls of the second, narrow property, where a wall of textured tile adds a shimmering focal point.
This contemporary urban home home is shaped with a beautiful Japanese essence that instils a peace and tranquility. The elegant interior features the spatial qualities of the Japanese style, creating a warm and relaxing environment. A plethora of indoor plants secure a revitalising connection between daily home life and the effects of nature.
A soft blush pink sofa creates gentle contrast with the green elements around the perimeter of the living room. A large living room rug spans the width of the room toward a second sofa in neutral cream upholstery. A modern round coffee table stylishly occupies the space between.
An open fireplace heats the large living room. A textural design creates a pale lace-like pattern across the chimney breast and flanking walls. Decorative vases cluster on the dark hearth.
An imperial bonsai tree grows inside an indoor courtyard, which is accessed via traditional Japanese Shōji screen doors. A second set of paper doors are situated on the opposite side of the indoor garden, allowing sunlight to gently filter in.
More indoor plant beds overspill at each side of a modern staircase design, which features cantilevered wood treads and clear glass balustrades.
An informal reading area has been fashioned right beside the doors that lead into the courtyard. When the Shōji screen doors are drawn back, the simple reading area gains spectacular scenery.
A paper bedroom pendant light suspends a delicate white orb against an entirely wood clad backdrop. Wood clad walls spread below the wood ceiling treatment, and mature indoor plants complement the natural tone. A thick bedroom rug is rolled out alongside a bedroom Chabudai table.
A set of two Zaisu floor chairs furnish the opposite side of the table.
Floating bookshelves serve as bedside tables.
The snug features a similar fireplace treatment to the main living room. The same lace-like wall treatment covers the chimney breast, but this time with a silver of terrazzo colouring each side.
A Chabudai table is placed by a large picture window with views of lush greenery.
Enchanting wall art brings in a coral pink accent.
Zabuton cushions gather at each side of the table.
An ultra modern computer chair furnishes the home office, where underlit wall shelves brighten a dark, moody workspace.
A fresh white sofa and small side table make up a comfortable reading nook by the window.
Red, yellow and blue chips dance across the terrazzo bathroom floor and walls, creating a joyous background for a black wall hung toilet and matching flush plate.
Out on the terrace it’s party time. A long L-shaped couch makes room for company, and an outdoor bar serves up drinks long after closing time.
The blush pink accent that’s used inside of the home translates into four modern pink stools around the outdoor bar.
A fun pink vase adds a pop of coordinating colour onto the outdoor coffee table.
Located in Novosibirsk, Russia, this long and narrow home interior is warmly encased with smooth wooden elements, from wood wall cladding to unimposing, handle-free wood cabinet fronts.
A bonsai tree adds a majestic silhouette against the simple beige and wood tone room palette.
Shallow wooden cabinets are mounted above the couch, with six of the cabinet doors dedicated to a decorative Koi fish design.
Narrow shelving columns are built into small nooks around the room, taking advantage of every bit of available storage space.
Rich, natural wood flooring streaks wonderful wood grain down the length of the room, guiding the eye from the lounge to the kitchen.
A live-edge Chabudai table is pushed to one side of the room to save on valuable floor space. A couple of simple beige poufs tuck underneath.
A textured tile wall shimmers in the sunshine behind the table, creating a beautiful focal point for the living room.
The tile wall is also a practical wipe clean solution for the eating area.
The kitchen material palette blends subtly with the rest of the living room, achieving an easy flow.
Shallow wall cabinets fit flush up to the kitchen backsplash. Deeply framed base units conjure a Shōji door effect.
The wall units open in a unique shutter method that draws up to the ceiling line.
A rustic entryway bench stands against a wall of mirrors that reflects natural light from the living room and bedroom.
A large wall light spills illumination over one side of the pillows.
A globe lamp brightens the opposite side of the bed.
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by Furnishly | Sep 20, 2021 | Design Inspiration
The peaceful joy of the Japandi aesthetic shapes these three modern home interiors, fashioning cohesive living spaces, bedrooms and bathrooms. The combination of Scandinavian and Japanese decor elements conjures a welcoming atmosphere that’s sprung from warm neutrals and natural materials. Practical layouts are designed to serve and enhance daily life at home, ensuring easy functionality and overall tranquillity. We’ll tour one family residence full of natural light and soothing wood tone, which also features inspiration for a compact shared kid’s room. Next, we’ll arrive at a couple’s luxury studio apartment with a quiet fusion of international and Japanese styles. Lastly, we’ll finish with a simple and elegant home with cosy layering for a laid-back approach.
Sunlight fills a split level living room in our first Japandi style home interior, creating a feeling of positivity and wellbeing. The wood platform base of a Japanese sofa aligns perfectly with the raised floor section to build one sleek line. A Chabudai table and Zabuton floor cushions occupy the elevated position, with a stylish bookcase providing an attractive and useful backdrop.
The brown leather sofa melds warmly with a plethora of natural wooden elements in the room. White walls and bold black accents break up the wood tone in fresh Scandi-style contrast.
A modern coffee table lays a geometric silhouette over a striped rug design. The stripes complement a slatted media unit and a wood slatted circle motif that decorates a cabinet with an elegant Japanese vibe.
White and wood cabinets make up the L-shaped kitchen arrangement. The two-tone design visually breaks up the kitchen’s bulk into lightweight, floating volumes.
A change in flooring defines the home entryway from the rest of the open concept. Striking black and white tiles lay pattern beneath a wood slatted entryway bench and a welcoming “Home Sweet Home” mat.
Backlit bookshelves add atmospheric mood lighting to the home entryway.
The dining table is a built-in design that incorporates a large planter, bringing greenery to the indoors. The dining chairs are the Easy chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret.
Small dining stools furnish the opposite side of the table to allow clear access to the oven housing unit.
The shared kids’ room is a compact space that has been maximised with custom-built furniture. The kids’ beds share a platform with toy storage underneath. Closets are bumped up onto the elevated bed base, where they tie in with a sweet pink decor palette.
A shared kids’ workspace completes the opposite side of the room. See more great ideas for shared kids’ rooms here.
A pegboard wall provides adjustable shelving above the kid’s study for light decor pieces, whilst a large bookcase on the adjacent wall does the heavy lifting.
Inside the master walk-in wardrobe, the vanity table is positioned to look out through a wood slat partition wall into the bedroom.
Illumination from the walk-in closet adds soft mood lighting to the calming white bedroom scheme.
Floor plan.
Our second residence is a 130 square metre detached house in Kyiv, Ukraine. The JP Residence was designed for a child-free couple who wished for a quiet and cozy fusion between international design and Japan’s unique aesthetic. In the living room, a long rectangle coffee table stretches in front of a Belle Reeve sofa by De La Espada.
A platform bed is screened from the lounge area with a sheer white portiere. Glass panels wall off the entryway.
A brushed aluminum Tip Top light by Pandul illuminates each side of the bed.
The home library features a custom ceiling-mounted bookshelf, designed by Men Bureau, that is constructed with wooden poles and marble planes that slot together without screws or bolts. The Muse Sofa by Benchmark extends its clean line into a side table at one end. The swing arm wall lamp above it is the Gingerlight by Marset.
The Hotaru Buoy pendant light by TwentyTwentyone communicates the homeowner’s love for traditional Japanese paper lanterns.
The dining room pendant light is the Lámina pendant lamp by Santa&Cole. Arch chairs, designed by South Korea-based studio Finder, echo the rounded lines of the light.
The rectangle dining table is the Monarch Shiitake Dining Table by Crate and Barrel, which is made using traditional Chinese butterfly joinery.
Cherry wood, boticcino marble, and stainless steel accessories shape the kitchen.
The main aim of the renovation was to open up the layout to natural light from all sides, whilst maximising living space. Glazed walls feature automated shades for privacy.
The home workspace is furnished with a wood Riva Table by Kettal. A Woody Endless Straight light by Roll&Hill is suspended above the desk, whilst an iconic Roy Tavolo Table Lamp by Viabizzuno provides focussed task light.
The same materials are used throughout the house for a cohesive result.
Grey walls accent the powder room, and create contrast for a white marble vanity unit.
A freestanding PB bathtub occupies the other side of the room. Mixers are by Piet Boon for COCOON. A Tabouret Berger stool, designed by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, holds toiletries close to hand. The towel warmer is by Vola.
Perspective drawing.
Studio floor plan.
Simple and elegant, our final home design builds warmth through neutral colours and natural materials.
The TV stand threads a dark accent through the light lounge, and adds low relief decoration.
Assorted scatter cushions style a cosy mixed-material couch.
More cushions and throws warm a long window seat – a perfect place to enjoy a book in the sunlight.
Minimalist handle-free cabinets colour a one wall kitchen with a calming sage green finish.
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by Furnishly | Aug 9, 2021 | Design Inspiration
Abundant greenery surrounds this peaceful Japanese house in Hiroshima city, created by Hayato Komatsu Architects. The house belongs to its designer, who embraced the irregularities of the site, which is made shady by a large tunnel and retaining wall that penetrates Mt. Eba. At first glance, the site and surrounding area appeared undesirable. However, the dense greenery that overspills from the landscape takes away the typical urban atmosphere. Instead, the obscure location created an opportunity for a home design that connects the lush environment with modern architecture. Living spaces have been raised 4m above ground level to take in the view, where a complementary relationship between the new garden and surrounding specimens mesh as one spectacular scene.
The intricate exterior of the Enami house, and its multi level garden, overlaps the scenery of the southwestern part of Mt. Eba.
The meld between mountain and architecture changes the cityscape, as it embraces the spread surrounding greenery.
Constructed in an arc, the architecture echoes the rise of the mountain, and the hollow of the tunnel that runs through it. Elevated gardens reconstruct the spill of plants over the mountaintop.
The unique home design successfully extends the beauty of the natural landscape rather than disrupting it.
The front entrance is nestled within two of the tallest fins that form the vertebrae of the house. The fins protrude forward to build privacy around the door and windows of the house, and to create shade from direct sunlight.
Inside the modern Japanese home, we find a light filled open layout that unfolds beneath the warmth of exposed wooden ceiling beams. The airy space was designed as a place for family to gather and spend quality time together.
In order to connect the living room with the best views of the surrounding environment, the living room had to be raised over four metres from ground surface. Entire walls of glass open up the living room to the green panorama of the mountainside.
A terrace has been built around the second floor boundary, on which to bed a plant-filled border that’s defined as the “garden” of this extraordinary home.
The garden terrace is where the relationship between environment and architecture truly takes hold, as the view of the garden overlaps with the more distant panorama to form the perception of a deep landscape.
The elevated garden has a gantry structure of different depths. It protrudes into the southeast direction, where the trees become sunlit. The branches grow a soft screen between the interior of the house and its neighbours.
The living room is dipped ever so slightly below the height of the terrace floor, which gives it a cosily cocooned atmosphere. An L-shaped sectional sofa draws around the edge of the lounge, beneath the glass. Relaxed, two-tone upholstery ties with the cool grey concrete decor elements and the square coffee table, whilst a brown leather section complements the warm wood tone in the room.
Black steel window frames and a black powder coated balustrade offset the light golden warmth of the wooden elements.
An inviting red area rug zones the lounge, defining it from the adjacent kitchen and dining space.
Built-in shelves climb all the way to the high ceiling, providing plenty of room for books and treasured items to be stored out on display.
A myriad of planters scatter across the second floor terrace, adding lush layers. Storm lanterns glow softly between the low hanging leaves at night.
Behind the kitchen island, a wall of glass cabinets reflect the sunlight and the garden vista.
A glass vase brings a sprig of garden greenery to the simple dining table arrangement.
Industrial styling gives the home a contemporary edge.
Each small corner of the home is populated with plant life. A hanging planter adds greenery to the small powder room, and a container of tumbling leaves soften the void that vertically connects the entryway to the second floor.
Ceramic vases and decorative bowls adorn the top of the industrial kitchen design with intriguing silhouettes and texture.
Darkly tinted glass doors conceal kitchen clutter from plain view.
The sliding glass doors open all the way up to make kitchen accessories easily accessible during meal prep times.
A modern fruit bowls brings colour to the countertop.
Solid wooden treads build the base stairs, whilst open metal treads allow light to penetrate the upper half.
The bedrooms are located down on the shaded ground floor.
A family bathroom is situated next to the private rooms.
The bedrooms are minimalistic spaces in which to rest, sleep and peacefully rejuvenate. Clerestory windows keep the bedrooms entirely private from the street.
Family time blossoms where there is light and nature.
Blue bedroom accents freshly connect with the skyscape that passes by the high windows. Recessed shelving units are installed high in the walls too, keeping visual clutter raised away from the beds.
A large home workspace benefits from the uplifting green views, with the desk placed up against a large window.
An entire wall of windows brings sunlight spilling into the rest of the home office, where a modern chair is set up for a spot of relaxation.
Birds-eye view of the property in its built-up urban surroundings.
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by Furnishly | Jun 10, 2021 | Design Inspiration
A unique segmented layout defines this wonderful Japanese home, belonging to a couple and their three children near the city centre of Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Designed by Hayato Komatsu Architects, the rooms of this unique home are sectioned into boxes around the boundary of the site. Glass corridors link the volumes whilst taking in the green beauty of a large and serene central courtyard, as well as multiple smaller yards between. The design was shaped in order to realise all of the client’s desires without completely overwhelming the scale of the 807.03 square metre plot and the surrounding residential environment. The result is a space with a sense of unity and deep connectedness with nature.
A steel cased entry door awaits at the end of a short pathway that leads into the property, just off the main road. The modern door is matched by a frame of steel cased windows that increase its scale and sense of grandeur.
The primary front entrance door for guests is hosted within wood slatted casing, which extends up to the roofline to increase its warm and textural effect. The home’s cool grey exterior creates tonal contrast that pushes the eye toward the welcoming entryway.
Glass roof panels let the blue sky into connective hallways that link each volume of the unique home design. Glass walls open the hallways up to the courtyards that flourish on either side.
Once through the narrow glazed corridor, an enormous living space opens up with towering ceilings. Huge windows bring natural light flooding in over the rich wood tone and grey brick interior. Bespoke bookshelves stack decor all the way to the roof.
The split level living room places a small, casual dining area in the lower half of the layout, whilst a plush lounge takes pride of place up top. A chic modern L-shaped sofa divides the upper floor plan between the lounge layout and a formal dining area at the back.
A rectangle coffee table is situated at the centre of an understated grey area rug, which balances out the grey tiled floor treatment in the minor dining space below.
A bistro pedestal table sets the secondary dining space up as a spot for tea and light snacks.
Three steps down gives the area a cosy, intimate feel, which is amplified by the presence of a wood burning fireplace.
Surrounding courtyard views bring nature rushing into the airy living space.
An outdoor lounge chair reclines in the welcoming courtyard design. A seamless installation of wood ceiling panels flow from inside the living room to the shady overhang outside.
By night, the courtyards are lit to maintain the magical panorama.
The L-shaped volume pushes the kitchen arrangement a little around the corner from the lounge, giving it an unobstructed view of the lush courtyard.
A breakfast bar backs onto the next connective corridor of floor to ceiling glass. Three kitchen bar stools let the children contribute to dinner prep.
Wide expanses of glass create the feeling of walking outdoors.
A stone walkway in the fashion of a garden pathway has been implemented inside the house, to rebalance an area where outdoor views are lacking.
Inside the master bedroom, a slender floor-to-ceiling side window and a clerestory window ensure privacy. Furniture is kept to minimum, with only a platform bed, bedside table, a desk and an IC F 2 style floor lamp. The original IC F 2 was designed by Michael Anastassiades for Flos.
A home library is tucked away in seclusion.
The library doubles as a music appreciation room, with stacks of CDs and a sound system.
Shoji doors add traditional Japanese elegance.
The doors pocket into a deep wooden frame.
Even the bathroom gets its glimpse of a courtyard.
The yard by the bathtub is elevated to enhance the view.
Exposed wooden ceiling beams add bold visual interest.
Authentic tatami mats dress the floor.
The materials palette remains cohesive throughout the home.
Graceful shrubs soften the fortress-like home exterior.
Wood slatted panels screen the connective walkways.
Rock borders feather out the paved driveway, leading into green undergrowth and trees that provide just a small taste of the natural connections that hug the rest of the household.
Exterior lighting softly illuminates the plants and the welcoming front entry door.
The secondary entry door is gently obscured by small trees.
The central courtyard gives the segmented residence an overall sense of unity.
With the windows opened, gentle winds breeze through interior spaces to ignite the senses with an exterior soundtrack of whispering leaves and bird song, and scents of earth, blossoms and blooms.
Each courtyard differs in scale, sunlight and height, creating different experiences as one moves through the house.
The 807.03 square metre site holds a 444.59 square metre build area, resulting in a total floor area of 471.24 square metres. A parking garage holds up to four cars at the front of the property.
The final layout of the rooms was decided upon by imagining a plethora of everyday situations and probable future lifestyle changes.
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