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Why Japanese Interior Design is Popular

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Our busy world, whose cultures seem to mesh more readily thanks to social media, is primed to open their doors to the relaxing and very zen style of Japan. Japan is a prime example of many of the statements mentioned above. Japan is heavily populated —it is the world’s tenth-most populous country. Zen Lifestyle.

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Launched as Inhaus’ first 100% commercially focused floor, Moto is a 3mm-thick, PVC-free, glue-down resilient plank manufactured in Japan. COREtec Stone presents a designer-curated collection of tile and stone designs. Chief among COREtec Stone’s achievements is a new, rigid mineral core that’s free of PVC and plasticizers.

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. Green is regarded as the color of eternal life in Japan. The Chinese believe jade stones represent virtue and beauty. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Our Gourmet Garden Matte tiles create a classic kitchen theme of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables.

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10 Ways to Add Japanese Style to Your Interior Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’s architecture and interior design aesthetic, resulting in a serene and very cultural interior design. Ofuro , translated as bath in Japanese, is a tranquil tradition that is well-worth adding to your home. Image Source: WB Homes. One word sums it up : Zen.

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How to Create Your Own Japanese-Style Bathroom

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Here we will consider incorporating a very tranquil and Zen culture to your home through the Japanese art of bathing. Their size indicates that they are not for bathing for hygiene, but for peaceful meditation and calm. Japanese aesthetics tend to also focus on stones. Image Source: Smith Brothers Construction.

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