The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner's passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better-arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.

Japanese House

Van Dam Architecture and Design

Entryway - mid-sized slate floor entryway idea in Portland Maine with gray walls and a red front door

Rolling Hills Library

Doug Hamilton Kitchens, Inc.

Doug Hamilton Photography
Mid-sized asian freestanding desk medium tone wood floor home office library photo in Orlando with red walls

Japanese-style Master Bathroom

Ki Arts

The master bathroom includes a sink area, a closed off toilet, and a shower/bathing room. This photo shows both the sink area and a view of the shower/bathing room. The sink cabinet is done in Japanese "tansu" style with hand- forged iron hardware. The sink counter is marbled granite, the drawers are maple, and the floor is madrone.

Aquatica True Ofuro Black Freestanding Stone Japanese Soaking Bathtub

Aquatica Plumbing Group

Modern day bathers love the ability to sit and soak in this superb, contemporary interpretation of olden-style Japanese wooden tub, which provides bathers with a perfectly designed, sculpted bath with internal seat and elevated rim for neck and head support, in which they can immerse themselves up to their neck. Now, the True Ofuro offers bath lovers one more exciting option – the choice of Graphite Black using our award-winning and ground-breaking AquateX™ solid surface composite, around which to create your stunning new bathroom décor. Ofuro is also available with an optional inline water heater and digital control panel with temperature display, which will reduce water consumption and provide for a prolonged soaking experience at very comfortable temperatures.

Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space

Garden of Ease Landscaping & Design

Small and tranquil, this urban space makes use of the limited area to create a spa-like flow.
Photo of a small asian drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard stone pond in San Francisco.

Garden Scenes

Signature Pools & Landscapes

Photo of a small asian shade side yard concrete paver garden path in Los Angeles for fall.

Asian-Influenced Suburban Sanctuary

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

These clients' small yard had severe drainage issues, making it difficult for their large family to spend time outdoors. We worked with the clients to create several spaces in the small area that flowed together and met the family's needs. The modern-styled furniture spaces divided by flagstone pavers separated the spaces while an array of short plantings, Japanese maples, and Asian lantern decor introduced fluidity.

Larchmont

CARL BALTON + ASSOCIATES

Mid-sized asian backyard gravel patio photo in Los Angeles with a fire pit

Recycled Concrete Planter Walls

Conscious Environments Inc.

This unique garden features wall built from concrete recycled from an old patio.
Design ideas for a small asian partial sun backyard river rock retaining wall landscape in Los Angeles for spring.

Dover Vista

Jack 'N Tool Box, Inc.

Jim Bartsch Photography
Walk-in shower - mid-sized beige tile and stone tile limestone floor walk-in shower idea in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets

Japanese Modern

Sacred Space Garden Design Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized asian full sun backyard stone landscaping in Orange County.

Japanese Bath House Inspired Bathroom

Right Arm Construction

Small bath remodel inspired by Japanese Bath houses. Wood for walls was salvaged from a dock found in the Willamette River in Portland, Or. Jeff Stern/In Situ Architecture

Richmond Asian Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

Japanese Modern ADU- Tiny House for a Designer

SBaird Design

Powder room - small asian powder room idea in Portland with white walls and a wall-mount sink

San Luis Obispo Woodland Garden

Erik Jones Landscaping

A pond and stream are hidden along these steps. Backyard steps utilize large flagstone pieces. Irish moss, blue star creeper, scotch moss, and mini mondo grass are a few of the plants growing between the stones. This yard has over 60 Japanese Maples and lots of ferns, ligularias, hydrangeas, and other shade plants Erik Jones

Northwest Zen Bathroom

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

Dark stone, custom cherry cabinetry, misty forest wallpaper, and a luxurious soaker tub mix together to create this spectacular primary bathroom. These returning clients came to us with a vision to transform their builder-grade bathroom into a showpiece, inspired in part by the Japanese garden and forest surrounding their home. Our designer, Anna, incorporated several accessibility-friendly features into the bathroom design; a zero-clearance shower entrance, a tiled shower bench, stylish grab bars, and a wide ledge for transitioning into the soaking tub. Our master cabinet maker and finish carpenters collaborated to create the handmade tapered legs of the cherry cabinets, a custom mirror frame, and new wood trim.

Backyard - Japanese Garden

DabneyCollins

Landscape lighting is used to enhance the evening experience. http://www.jerryfinleyphotography.com/

Kalorama Contemporary

Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)

Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.

Hillside House with Japanese Influences

User

Brad Peebles
Eat-in kitchen - small asian galley bamboo floor eat-in kitchen idea in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-Sized and Small Asian Home Design Ideas