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Japanese Interior Design

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Japanese Interior Design for Your Home

The Japanese cultural influence is gaining popularity in interior decorating. It’s easy to see why it’s so admired – Japanese Interior Design has a soothing, Zen effect with its use of natural fibers and subtle colours. Since the design style is so simple, it isn’t a challenge to re-decorate your entire home with a Japanese flair.

To master Japanese Interior Design, remember to keep your pieces subdued with little to no detail!

Modern Sofa BedOne of Japanese home design features is furniture that’s as low to the ground as possible – it gives off the feeling of steadiness. So, when decorating your living room, try to find a sofa with a minimal amount of height.

Lifestyle Solutions Casual Convertibles Sorrento Convertible Sofa in Chestnut

Japanese Interior DesignA sofa with a wood base incorporates the natural, fresh look of Japanese décor.

Sitcom Hida Collection Oatmeal Sofa

Oak Modern Coffee TableFor Japanese Interior Design get a coffee table, you’ll want to stick to the same elements – short, wood-enhanced pieces give off a Japanese vibe.

GFI Furniture Sophia Rectangular Modern Coffee Table in Wenge Finish

Low Coffee TableModloft Mott Low-Profile Coffee Table in Walnut

Decorate your living room with pieces made from stone. Its neutral grey shade is ideal for completing a Japanese Design-themed room.

Japanese Kimono Vase

AA Importing Large Kimono Vase

Scented Candle

Zodax Four Wick Large Scented Candle Pot

In your bathroom, try to integrate straight, clean lines, and different wood fibers. Your sink and faucet should be extremely minimal in detail, and neutral in colouring.

Japanese Design Bathroom Vanity

Avanity Prado Vanity

Accessorize using bamboo-woven pieces – this natural fiber is practical, strong, and very well suited to the Japanese interior design style.

Bamboo Tissue Box

Selamat Designs Woven Bamboo Tissue Box

Bamboo Apothecary

Selamat Designs Woven Bamboo Apothecary

The bedroom is a place for you to unwind, and what better way to make it a peaceful place than by updating it with a Japanese design feel. Platform beds are heavily influenced by Japanese design – they’re close to the ground and normally constructed of hardwood.

Sitcom Japanese Platform Bed

Sitcom Edo Japanese Style Platform Bed

Look for small details in end tables that make them stand out from all the ordinary options out there.

Japanese Design End Table

Edo End Table with Bowl

To add some design aspect to your Japanese-themed bedroom, consider adding a room divider to your space. They’re useful for covering the window, hiding electronic wiring, or they can be placed against the wall for visual interest.

Teak Room Divider Japanese Style

Selamat Designs Classic Woven Teak Room Divider

Need to light up your space? Floor lamps with paper shades give off a warm glow while maintaining a Japanese look.

 Rice Paper Floor Lamp

Adesso Gyoza Rice Paper Shade Floorchiere Floor Lamp

Low tables and floor pillows are normally used in a Japanese design inspired dining room. If you want to keep up with the Japanese style, put a large coffee table in your dining room, since they have short legs.

Brown Wood Top Coffee Table

Sitcom Hida Collection Coffee Table

If you plan on using a normal-height dining room table, find one that fits Japanese design criteria.

Extendable Wood Dining TableModloft Cliff Extendable Wood Dining Table

Consider seating your dining room table with stools or benches – they are normally lower to the ground.

Modern Wood Stool

Modloft Cliff Modern Wood Dining Stool

When accessorizing outside, make “tranquility” your main theme. Install an exterior shade to cover your patio from the blaring sun, shield from bugs, or just as a decoration.

Roll Up Shade

Coolaroo Designer 6′ x 6′ Roll Up Shade – Sandalwood

Outdoor fountains in earth tones with natural accents represent the Japanese feeling of serenity. The sound of flowing water is supposed to drown out the rest of the world and put you in a Zen-like state.

Japanese Design Fountain

Alfresco Home ISHI Fountain with Pump

Make your patio suitable to sit on by throwing down an outdoor rug. Keep colours and pattern to a minimum – a simple Japanese-influence rug will make your patio more inviting.

Indoor Outdoor Rugs

Couristan Recife Indoor/Outdoor Collection – Summit/Natural-Cocoa

Final tips on turning your living space into a Japanese Inteior Design retreat:

Get rid of that clutter! Since Japanese style is all about minimalism, less is definitely more.

Japanese plants like bamboo and flowers like orchids look beautiful as table centerpieces.

Keep the walls clean. Japanese design doesn’t particularly focus on wall art or photo frames.

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

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