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5 Ways to Get a Zen Living Room

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

But don’t assume that just because it has the word garden in it, it needs to be outdoors. Since Zen gardens are usually made up of sand, stone or gravel, they’re easy to put indoors because they don’t have the upkeep of natural plant life. Image: ASI Interiors Chic Buddha statues Zen itself is grounded in a type of Buddhism from Japan.

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

The green of Saint Paddys day, springing the clocks forward, and the warmer temperatures have us thinking about Spring and the outdoor garden. The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. Green is regarded as the color of eternal life in Japan. MYD | architecture + design. patron saint, St.

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Flexible Space for Living and Relaxation in Namibia - Freshome

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Architecture. Architecture. Architecture › Flexible Space for Living and Relaxation in Namibia. Placed within a tranquil oasis of indigenous acacia trees, the house is a flexible space for living and relaxing while enjoying the benefits of the outdoors. By Raphaelle in Architecture. Architecture.

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20 Dramatic Home Exteriors Proving Black is the New Black

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

It amplifies modern architecture, making hard lines and angles even sharper. Flat, matte black looks great on older homes, cabins, and detailed architecture. GS Architects brought black to this contemporary home in Portland by painting the cedar with a satin finish that accentuates the details of this architectural wonder.

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14 Simple Shibori Projects To DIY This Summer

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

In fact, historians say the earliest known piece of shibori fabric was made back in the 8th century in Japan. Image: Frugal Living Adventures DIY Boho Shade Sail from Frugal Living Adventures Sticks and stones… can create a backyard focal point? Image: Decoist What is exactly is shibori? Shibori itself isn’t a new concept by any means.

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