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Why Japanese Interior Design is Popular

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

One look at this amazing Japanese-inspired bedroom can tell you why we should all mimic Japanese interior design. Image Source: Imi Design Studio. Japanese interior design is being mimicked world-wide, for good reason. What does all this stress mean when it comes to our home design? Image Source: Iwanastrawiguna.

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10 Ways to Add Japanese Style to Your Interior Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Yes, peaceful simplicity surrounds the modest designs of Japanese culture. Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’s architecture and interior design aesthetic, resulting in a serene and very cultural interior design. The sliding doors are a great Japanese design solution.

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5 Ways to Get a Zen Living Room

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

From a colloquial standpoint in the West, we generally use it to describe anything that is calm, serene, simple and soothing, especially when it comes to interior design. Zen spaces are also usually defined by distinctly Japanese design aesthetics, like rock gardens and tatami mat floors. Try installing one paper sliding door.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Not much new design going on there. China has made it easy to develop quality porcelain-based subway tile and ceramic decorative wall tiles at an attractive price. Spain is probably the front runner after China for developing a tad more expensive decorative wall tile. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5%

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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. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Flexible Space for Living and Relaxation in Namibia - Freshome

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Combining simple clarity with the passion for design excellence, Wasserfall Munting Architects reinterpreted a house built in the 1950′s in Klein Windhoek, Namibia, in order to reconnect it with the surrounding site. ” Mica stone walls were added to link the nature’s fantastic work to the man-made construction.

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Inspired by Ancient Celtic Forts: MIKA 350 Pendant Lamp [Video]

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

According to the designer, MIKA 350 is a unique product, treated with professionalism and care throughout the production process. It will give you an idea of how much effort and skill was put into the design, so enjoy and let us know your thoughts! Named after Japans large [.] -->. Glass$Crystal Pendant Lamp with Antique Design.

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