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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Modern Japanese House: Interior Design Ideas

Modern Japanese House: Interior Design Ideas

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Modern Japanese House

Posted: 01 Oct 2013 09:49 AM PDT

Japanese culture is known to praise efficiency, which comes forth in many different ways. One of the most obvious, that these photos explore, is the way in which a traditional Japanese house is situated. Without much square footage, this largely wood-paneled home manages to make space for every essential part of a house, without wasting any area. From hidden tables to tucked away kitchens, the house is decidedly efficient and overwhelmingly serene.

The entry to the home features glass walls and a sunken patio. Light can filter into the house's main room or be kept out with neutral shades that are much more effective than decorative.
The entry to the home features glass walls and a sunken patio. Light can filter into the house’s main room or be kept out with neutral shades that are much more effective than decorative.

glass entryway

japanese room

modular flooring

In one of the most interesting pieces of design in this small home, the dining table is actually sunken into the floor and can be tucked completely away when not in use. This gives the house's occupants the option to use this empty room for any number of other activities including sleep, study, or meditation.
In one of the most interesting pieces of design in this small home, the dining table is actually sunken into the floor and can be tucked completely away when not in use. This gives the house’s occupants the option to use this empty room for any number of other activities including sleep, study, or meditation.

modular floor

The dining room-cum-living area also features an overhead bamboo-style light fixture, which provides gentle and diffuse light and is flanked on either side by traditional Japanese paper and wood room dividers.
The dining room-cum-living area also features an overhead bamboo-style light fixture, which provides gentle and diffuse light and is flanked on either side by traditional Japanese paper and wood room dividers.

shoji room

These dividers, known as shoji, have either paper or, in many modern homes a type of plastic, that is pulled over a wood or bamboo frame. The resulting walls can slide open and closed easily and give a sense of privacy if not the total sound and lightproof walls that many western homes may be used to.
These dividers, known as shoji, have either paper or, in many modern homes a type of plastic, that is pulled over a wood or bamboo frame. The resulting walls can slide open and closed easily and give a sense of privacy if not the total sound and lightproof walls that many western homes may be used to.

wood panel room

wood panel entryway

tile bathtub

japanese bathroom

small living room

small japanese house

japanese kitchen

The small kitchen has its own accordion divider that can be slid closed and keep the sights and smells of the kitchen completely out of view.
The small kitchen has its own accordion divider that can be slid closed and keep the sights and smells of the kitchen completely out of view.

japanese living room

mounted television

hardwood flooring

efficent house

The living area serves a dual purpose. The mounted television provides area for entertainment while the convertible bed/sofa is a place for entertaining as well as sleep.
The living area serves a dual purpose. The mounted television provides area for entertainment while the convertible bed/sofa is a place for entertaining as well as sleep.

japanese futon

Recommended Reading: Japanese Style Interior Design

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