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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. The white and gray neutral coloring on the Buddha head fits in well with modern, light color schemes. 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

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The green of Saint Paddys day, springing the clocks forward, and the warmer temperatures have us thinking about Spring and the outdoor garden. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! The color green not only symbolizes money (U.S. Green is regarded as the color of eternal life in Japan.

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Timeless Luxury Home Gathering Riverside Panoramas - Freshome

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A feat of engineering, the staircase runs through all three storeys and features a suspended steel structure with oak treads stained a rich Japan black that complement the honed limestone floors (…) The open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining can also be opened up to the outdoors for effortless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining.

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Flexible Space for Living and Relaxation in Namibia - Freshome

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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. Flexible Modern Architecture: Surprising Narrow House in Japan. Bold Colors Tastefully Displayed by Laight Street Loft in New York. Flexible Robot Clock. advertise here.

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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. This creates shibori’s characteristic deep blue color. The subdued blue feels more mature that tie-dyes bright colored counterparts, and gives the dazzling patterns more of a spotlight. Why is it so popular?

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20 Dramatic Home Exteriors Proving Black is the New Black

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

It also breathes new life to aged and dated homes, removing bland and murky hues for a timeless color choice. Undeniably stylish and a bit sinister, here are a few things to remember when considering a dark facade: A black exterior accentuates We generally think that multiple colors and hues detail exteriors best.

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Rooftop Terrace Tops Minimalist Family Home in Tokyo

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Swedish studio Elding Oscarson completed the design of Nerima House , a private residence located in Tokyo, Japan. Built as a weekend refuge for a couple and their grownup children, this minimalist family home features a surrounding small garden and rooftop terrace for ample opportunities to spend time outdoors.

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