Interior: The Beauty & Simplicity of Japanese Interior Design

Love the beauty & simplicity of Japanese interior design combined with wood & water elements and traditional Japanese plants such as bamboo and bonsai. The incorporation of unique aesthetics borrowed from Taoism makes Japanese interior design beautiful, simple and modest. There are several ways that you can incorporate these styles in your home to achieve their level of harmony brought by them. This blogpost is from 08-01-2015 and will be republished today. Be Inspired ........

Saturating some of the unique aspect of nature into the interior design of your home is one of the main pillars of the Japanese culture. In this way they are showing respect to the world they live in. You can add traditional Japanese plants such as bamboo and bonsai or use other plants as long as you keep them light and lovely. The presence of life and the green environment will give your home Japanese feel. Another aspect of Japanese interior design involves the use of large and expansive windows to bring out the beauty of nature inside the house.

Japanese interior design also appreciates the serene sound of bubbling water. You can incorporate this type of setting in your house by having soaking tabs installed. To give it a more Japanese look, try having the tabs small, deep and made with a side bench.

Image: Herve Abbadie, found on Du Coté de chez Vous

Image: Sanuki + Nishizawa

Japanese interior designs use wood elements and bamboo as a way of trying to harmonize nature into their homes. By using wooden flooring, doors and frames can (like bamboo), you will get that Japanese feel.

Photo via Ganref

In the entry of your house, you can have a Japanese style entryway where it will serve as a place to receive visitors. You can place a shelf where your guests can store their shoes. Don't forget the indoor slippers they can put on. To enhance the Japanese style, you can have a stone tile flooring in the entry way.

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Source: Decoholic

Furniture Design: the elegant Norton dining table designed by Sean Dare

Would like to share with you today this beautiful Norton dining table designed by Sean Dare (2014) from the British design company Dare Studio. What a craftsmanship! Here it is combined with the Katakana armchair. The Norton dining table was developed from an experiment in joinery techniques. The junctions between the cross rails, side rails and legs have been cleverly designed to overlap, slot and tenon to provide a solid construction with wonderful details. The Katakana armchair was designed by Sean in 2009. A beautiful combination with the Norton dining table ....... The armchair was influenced by Japanese symbology and has a distinctive angular character. I wrote earlier more blogs about furniture design, SEE HERE

More about the company:

Dare Studio is an award winning British design company producing contemporary furniture and lighting products for luxury domestic interiors and high specification contract environments. Established by Sean Dare in 2009, Dare Studio is a family run company championing the skills of the finest craftsmen setting a benchmark for the very best in contemporary design and manufacture. All their pieces are hand made to order with an acute attention to detail. They use a combination of sophisticated techniques and the finest, carefully selected materials making each and every piece special.

Dare was established in 2009 by Sean Dare with the aim to create beautiful pieces of furniture which become an important element of the space they occupy. They are designed to make a statement without being dominant, providing an understated luxury for generations to enjoy.

''We believe in well crafted design, paying homage to the fine art of furniture making. Refined in both proportion and detail, with a highly considered function and purpose. We work with acclaimed designers sharing our vision to create pieces that have a timeless inspirational aesthetic, manufactured to the highest standards in our dedicated workshops across the UK and Europe''.

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Source: DARE STUDIO

Furniture Design: The wire chair by product designer João Teixeira

While surfing on internet this morning I found this interesting furniture design called 'The Wire Chair' designed by product designer Joao Teixeira. A simple but beautiful solid and supportive design. The continuous tubular frame defines the structure of this concept chair, bending to provide support and with an integrated side table. The curved plywood seat flows around the frame with a fluid transition incorporating a built-in storage space along its edge. Be Inspired .......

More about the product designer João Teixeira

Born on January 20, 1990, João Teixeira begins his academic training with a Product Design BA (2013), followed by an Integrated Design MA in partnership with Amorim Cork (2016). From 2016 to 2022 he worked as product designer at Cadeinor, having designed products that were curated by MUDE. During his career, the designer has already been awarded for various awards, like the iF Design Award, A'Design Award, Green Product Award and Cerveira’s Biennial Foundation.

His products exhibited at Milan Furniture Fair (Italy), Fórmobile (Brazil), iF Design Center (China), Palacete de São Bento (Portugal), Decor Hotel (Portugal) and featured on some of the most influential design magazines such as Designboom, Yanko Design, Design Milk, ELLE Decor, Design Wanted and others.

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Sources: Teixeira Design Studio and photos via Design Wanted

Kitchendesign: A real masterpiece from Toncelli .........

Would like to share with you today this beautiful kitchendesign from Toncelli called 'Wind'. A real refined masterpiece ...... Be Inspired. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Kitchen Designs, SEE HERE

More about the design: 

Recognizable by its handmade beveled door. Minimal design, but full of charm. The tops seem to be floating and light while still using massive materials like cement mousse or the most precious natural stones. Thickness is important but processed in order to minimize the perception. Wind best reflects the Toncelli style: rich but discreet. 

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Source: Archi Expo

Furniture Design: EAJY launches its 1st flagship product, the Beams Chair

While surfing on internet I found these beautiful chairs, called Beams Chairs from EAJY. What an interesting industrial design! The Beams Chair is the first wooden I-beam chair in the world. It is very lightweight (only 4.5kg) yet extremely strong, elegant and comfortable. Industrial style has been gaining popularity in recent years. It brings an interesting touch to a living space with sharp lines and simple form and with the appreciation of raw and rustic materials. With the Beams Chair, transforming a space to more modern and sophisticated industrial style becomes an easy task. Inspired by the steel I-beams of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Beams Chair is made from wood I beams, which reduce the weight of the structure  while enhancing the strength of the chair. This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 16-02-2016. Be Inspired ......

More about EAJY

EAJY designers Eric and Johnny were college buddies. They dreamed of having their own furniture brand, so they came to Germany to further their study and hone their skills. Along the way their designs had been selected by 2012 and 2013 IMM Cologne [D3] Contests. Their confidence grew and finally founded EAJY Design Studio in 2015. Beams Chair is the first industrial style product that they put on the market.

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Sources: Design Milk and Indiegogo

Design: The Woolsey Ping Pong table for design lovers by Sean Woolsey

A few pieces caught my eye this week, like this beautiful Ping Pong table for design lovers by Sean Woolsey. What an elegant and beautiful design! Love the use of walnut too. This Ping Pong table is a sleek, multifunctional table with a solid black walnut top. The table sits on solid walnut legs and has a powder-coated steel net that can be easily removed. Need a dining table? The Woolsey Ping Pong Table can be converted to a dining or conference table as well. This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 24-09-2016. For more 'Design' inspiration SEE HERE

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Sources: Design Milk and Sean Woolsey
Photos by Foxes and Wolves

Design: A nice wall-mounted cat bed by Mau Pets

What a beautiful design for a cat bed! Take a look at this wall-mounted cat bed by Mau Pets. Very useful and it looks like art. Love the fluent wave lines as well as the chosen material of wood. Unfortunately my cat Zolo passed away two years ago. She was such an adorable and loving cat. She brought joy and positive energy in my house. Would have bought this nice cat bed for her. Be Inspired .......

More about the design 'Nami'
Nami is an exquisite piece that redefines the traditional perception of cat furniture. Inspired by the fluid elegance of a wave or “Nami” in Japanese. This stunning wall-mounted structure marries form and function. The finely sanded, butter-smooth wooden beds are complemented by gradual wave-like steps, offering your cat a comfortable and stylish place to relax and unwind. Even when unoccupied, it stands as a remarkable decorative addition to your space, embracing an extraordinary blend of art and comfort for your cat. 

My lovely cat Zolo. I took care of her for 14 years. 

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Source: Mau Pets 

Furniture Design: Beautiful Thot side table from Ligne Roset

Be Inspired by this beautiful sidetable called the 'Thot side table' from Ligne Roset. Designed by the iconic French designer Pierre Paulin. What an elegant and refined design! This blogpost is a repost of my blog from 20-12-2021.

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Sources: MisterDesign and Ligne Roset
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Furniture Design: The Yose-gi Stool by Japanese designer Yoshiaki Ito

While surfing this morning on internet I found this beautiful piece of furniture. It's the Yose-gi stool by Brooklyn-based Japanese product designer Yoshiaki Ito, a piece inspired by a traditional Japanese Shinto kumi-ki puzzle. What a creative design! Yoshiaki founded his own studio, Tamen, where he’s producing work that’s inspired by traditional Japanese designs and techniques. This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 16-09-2020. Be Inspired ....... 

The complex stool was designed using the Japanese inlaid wood technique Yosegi, which results in beautiful surface designs, while the underside is cut to form geometric patterns. The stools interlock like a puzzle when the legs of two stools come together, thanks to the Japanese joinery technique called Tsugite. So, if you own two of the stools and need more space, join them together to form a single stool. It’s like a furniture puzzle that’s also functional!

More about the company Tamen and Yoshiaki Ito

TAMEN embodies the meaning of creating pieces inspired by the many facets of life. Each piece exhibits its own story and the ability to adapt to each occasion. Having adopted traditional Japanese craftsmanship, Yoshiaki Ito designs limitless pieces which exhibit many surfaces and moods and sets the tone for different scenes and purposes. Each piece is crafted in Japan; every attention to detail produced by a master craftsman.

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Source: Design Milk
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Outdoor Furniture: Gorgeous outdoor teak daybeds

In love with these gorgeous outdoor teak daybeds in which you can create an oasis for relaxation in your patio or garden. What a beauty to see! This daybed design is made of premium grade A teak, a weather-resistant hardwood rich in natural oils. Let's take a break for relaxing. :-) 

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Source: Decoholic
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Furniture Design: A collectionist cabinet by Bartoli Design for Laura Meroni

Bartoli Design created an unusual piece of furniture for Laura Meroni, a luxury Italian furniture company. It's an elegant collectionist cabinet inspired by vintage secretary desks. It lives up to its name, with the inside divided into 26 different compartments and having eight drawers, perfect for any extensive collector. The exterior features a simple shape crafted in Siberian Ash wood with sculptural brass handles. It can be mounted on the wall or stand alone on sleek brass rods. Be Inspired ......

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 Sources: Design Milk, Bartoli Design and Laura Meroni
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Archetipo Kitchen Design: When classic style meets contemporary mood ......

Aesthetical harmony

Love to share with you this fantastic Archetipo island design created by the Italian company L’Ottocento in collaboration with makethatstudio. What a beautiful and elegant design! It owes its character to the shape of the doors, to the colour matching and to the two cylindric steel feet which lighten and support the structure while combining with the diameter of the tap. In love also with the warm and inviting flooring and the soft green walls. 

L’Ottocento kitchens and furniture are an invitation to taste their authenticity. Elegance meeting functionality, natural handcrafted solid wood and original design matched with customization. Be Inspired .......

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Sources: L'Ottocento and Makethatstudio