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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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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. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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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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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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20 Dramatic Home Exteriors Proving Black is the New Black

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When it comes to home design, black may be the new black. But with the influence of prominent designers (think Johnathon Alder and Simon Doonan), 21st-century home trends are changing. New window casings further the new-meets-old design by shh architecture. We love how the stone chimney compliments the matte black exterior.

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