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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. Since Zen gardens are usually made up of sand, stone or gravel, they’re easy to put indoors because they don’t have the upkeep of natural plant life. 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

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. patron saint, St.

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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. ” Mica stone walls were added to link the nature’s fantastic work to the man-made construction. Flexible Modern Architecture: Surprising Narrow House in Japan.

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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

Black exterior has been trending in Japan for years, and this home by Sticks + Stones in the mountains has us ready to head for the ski slopes. We love how the stone chimney compliments the matte black exterior. Photographed by Stephanie Wiley. Seller created this home in Canada that puts a modern spin on the classic lake home.

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