From City Living to Sustainable Building: An Interview on Life, Community, and Eco-Friendly Living in Japan
Building a home from scratch and living an eco-friendly lifestyle may sound like the stuff of fantasy. Well, we met someone who actually did it. Once office workers in Tokyo, Byron Nagy and his wife left the bustle and convenience of the big city to build their own home from the ground up and launch […]
Where To Buy Home Decor Online In Japan
Bright and minimalist room with natural accents, perfect for a cozy home office or relaxing sitting area.
10 Adorable Retro Home Appliance Brands in Japan
Vintage-look home appliances are a great way to make a dated interior feel intentional.
Japandi Aesthetic: Designer Dream or Cultural Blasphemy?
The term “Japandi” has gained traction as a popular interior design aesthetic, blending elements from Japanese and Scandinavian design traditions. @dpinteriordesign Japandi Design 🪴 Skip to the end for some affordable decor pieces to add to your space 😌 #interiordesign #homedecor #interiordesigner #interiordecor #japandi #japandistyle #japandiinterior #design #designtok #interiordesignideas ♬ original sound – Deepa Designers […]
Japanese Style Interior Design Inspo Gallery
Traditional Japanese Interior Design Gallery Old Japanese houses need less stuff and less renovation. So why do we need a visual inspiration gallery like this? To remind us how gorgeous traditional Japanese interior design can be when we don’t mess with it. If you haven’t already, please read In Praise of Shadows. It’s an influential […]
Japanese Apartment Home Inspo Gallery
Need Interior Design Ideas for Your Apartment in Japan? We’ve Got Ya! Whether it’s a standard-issue teacher’s apartment, urban solo-life, a sharehouse room or your who-knows-how-long family home, here are apartment ideas to make the place your own! Studio apartments are great if you embrace it. (Trust me, I lived in one for 11 years!) […]
Kominka Home Interior Renovation Inspo Gallery
Looking for some kominka renovation inspiration? We’ve got you covered. Behold: Fresh Interior Design Inspiration for Old Folk Houses in Japan View this post on Instagram A post shared by 株式会社SHOEI (@shoei_architect) View this post on Instagram A post shared by IYEYA Inc. | いえ屋 (@iyeya_kyoto) この投稿をInstagramで見る 株式会社SHOEI(@shoei_architect)がシェアした投稿 View this post on Instagram A post […]
Japanese Kominka House Conversion Inspiration Gallery
Old traditional kominka house conversions are a plentiful and elegant opportunity all across Japan. Here’s our round-up of adaptive reuse basics and plenty of inspo to get your wheels turning! Adaptive Reuse of Kominka for Modern Life When zoning and official permissions are appropriately navigated, renovated kominka can serve as hotels, hostels, galleries, cafes, restaurants, […]
