JAPANESE ELEMENTS ‣ COOL JAPAN HOUSE

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たたみ

畳

TATAMI MATS

Tatami mats are essential in traditional Japanese interiors, symbolizing simplicity, elegance, and a connection to nature for centuries.

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Tatami mats are essential in traditional Japanese interiors, symbolizing simplicity, elegance, and a connection to nature for centuries.

Crafted from natural materials like igusa grass, tatami mats offer a durable, comfortable surface with rice straw for insulation.

Produced by skilled artisans, each tatami mat is a piece of art that brings warmth and tranquility to your home.

金井の家

Kanai House

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瓦屋根の家

Classic Tiled House

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真壁の家

Makabe House

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しょうじ

障子

SHOJI SCREEN

Shoji screens are traditional Japanese room dividers, made of wooden frames and translucent paper, providing privacy while allowing natural light.

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Shoji screens are traditional Japanese room dividers, made of wooden frames and translucent paper, providing privacy while allowing natural light.

These elegant screens enhance the aesthetic appeal of interiors, symbolizing harmony and simplicity in Japanese design and architecture.

Crafted by skilled artisans, shoji screens are versatile, serving as room dividers, windows, or decorative elements in modern spaces.

愛猫と憩う家

Purrfect Escape

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窓からはじまる心地いい家

Windows to Serenity

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和モダンの家

Modern zen House

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えんがわ

縁側

ENGAWA

An Engawa is a traditional Japanese wooden porch or corridor that runs along the outside of the house, often overlooking a garden.

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An Engawa is a traditional Japanese wooden porch or corridor that runs along the outside of the house, often overlooking a garden.

This space acts as a transitional area between the indoors and outdoors, inviting natural light and air into the home. Engawa provides a serene spot for relaxation.

It offers views of the garden, seamlessly blending the interior living space with the beauty of nature, enhancing the connection between the home and its surroundings.

和モダンの家

Modern zen House

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窓からはじまる心地いい家

Windows to Serenity

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コントラストが織りなす家

contrasting elegance

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とこま

床の間

TOKO NOMA

A Tokonoma is a recessed alcove found in traditional Japanese rooms, specifically designed to display art, such as a hanging scroll or a carefully arranged flower "ikebana".

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A Tokonoma is a recessed alcove found in traditional Japanese rooms, specifically designed to display art, such as a hanging scroll or a carefully arranged flower "ikebana".

This feature serves as a focal point in the room, embodying the aesthetic and cultural values of simplicity, beauty, and mindfulness.

The items displayed in the tokonoma are chosen to reflect the season or occasion, making it a dynamic and integral part of the home’s interior design, emphasizing the importance of art and nature in daily life.

雪国の家

Iiyama Snow Lodge

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せがい造りの家

Segai-zukuri house

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瓦屋根の家

Classic Tiled house

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ごうてんじょう

格天井

GOTENJO

The panels may be flat or slightly curved and often include detailed carvings or artistic elements, enhancing visual depth and elegance.

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Coffered ceilings are a part of traditional Japanese architecture, also known as “Gotenjo”. These ceilings feature a grid pattern created by wooden beams, forming recessed panels

The panels may be flat or slightly curved and often include detailed carvings or artistic elements, enhancing visual depth and elegance.

The design symbolizes refinement and craftsmanship, contributing to the overall harmony and aesthetic of the interior space.

和モダンの家

Modern zen House

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金井の家

kanai house

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せがい造りの家

Segai-zukuri house

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