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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. Our Gourmet Garden Matte tiles create a classic kitchen theme of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Green is regarded as the color of eternal life in Japan. kitchen backsplash.

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Remarkable Vacation Home in Japan Built on Stilts

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This original Japanese holiday retreat is located at the base of Mount Bandai in Fukushima, Japan. The house is composed of two structures, connected by an outdoor bridge. The other (referred to as the “wet” building) hosts the kitchen and bathroom. Large window-walls give the feeling of an open tree house.

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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. Apartments. Architecture. Living Room. Apartments. Architecture. Living Room. ★ Sign in. Facebook Twitter.

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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: Francois et Moi Indigo Tea Towel DIY from Francois et Moi A few flour sacks and a dye kit are all you need to create these fun tea towels, which bring a pop of pattern to any kitchen.

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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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