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Example of a mid-sized galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Tokyo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspired by their years in Japan and California and their Scandinavian heritage, we updated this 1938 home with a earthy palette and clean lines. Rift-cut white oak cabinetry, white quartz counters and a soft green tile backsplash are balanced with details that reference the home's history. Classic light fixtures soften the modern elements. We created a new arched opening to the living room and removed the trim around other doorways to enlarge them and mimic original arched openings. Removing an entry closet and breakfast nook opened up the overall footprint and allowed for a functional work zone that includes great counter space on either side of the range, when they had none before.

Architecturally significant 1930's art deco jewel designed by noted architect Hervey Clark, whose projects include the War Memorial in the Presidio, the US Consulate in Japan, and several buildings on the Stanford campus. Situated on just over 3 acres with 4,435 sq. ft. of living space, this elegant gated property offers privacy, expansive views of Ross Valley, Mt Tam, and the bay. Other features include deco period details, inlaid hardwood floors, dramatic pool, and a large partially covered deck that offers true indoor/outdoor living.

Inspired by their years in Japan and California and their Scandinavian heritage, we updated this 1938 home with a earthy palette and clean lines. Rift-cut white oak cabinetry, white quartz counters and a soft green tile backsplash are balanced with details that reference the home's history. Classic light fixtures soften the modern elements. We created a new arched opening to the living room and removed the trim around other doorways to enlarge them and mimic original arched openings. Removing an entry closet and breakfast nook opened up the overall footprint and allowed for a functional work zone that includes great counter space on either side of the range, when they had none before. The new pantry wall incorporates storage for the microwave, coat storage, and a bench for shoe removal.

n the powder room, we went for a completely different look. I always say, there are no rules in a powder room, you can do whatever you want in there (from a design perspective at least). In ours, we opted to black it out. The walls are wrapped in a black and brass inlay tile, the ceiling is painted black and the vanity and faucet are black. Even the toilet and the toilet paper are black…we did not hold back. Above the vanity, we incorporated an antiqued mirror with brass talons wrapping around it to give a luxe, dramatic touch and suspended one single pendant in front of it.

Upon entering through the front door of this Napa residence, the side walls mirror each other with a troweled traditional Japanese plaster. These rustic finishes were first used in chashitsu, meaning tea rooms, between the 15th century and 17th century in Japan. It is a very earthy finish, similar in feel to straw bale construction, yet elegant.

By Thrive Design Group These tiles from Alyse Edwards are really interesting. They are a beveled brick shape, made in Japan.
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Inspiration for a modern exterior home remodel in Nagoya

The clients were inspired to renovate following exposure to Zen architecture while honeymooning in Japan. The architectural brief was to deliver a modern Australian home that serves as a private, meditative retreat that would also cater to a buzzing family as their relationship evolves; and transform into a welcoming and generous entertaining space. The home would need to maximise the potential of the sites orientation and create a strong connection to generous and versatile outdoor spaces including sheltered entertaining areas and spacious areas for planting and lawn. It was essential that elements of the existing residence be retained where possible to reduce waste, however disguised so that the final product was effectively a new home.

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Inspiration for a modern exterior home remodel in Nagoya

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Example of a minimalist exterior home design in Nagoya

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The kitchen occupies a space that was once home to the original Betty Crocker kitchen. Heinrich Photography
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Our Japanese Wall Stencil Collection allows you to explore your inner Geisha. These delicate, lovely stencil motifs taken from classic Japanese designs were traditionally used to decorate Kimonos, lacquer boxes, and ornamental floor screens. Mix these Japanese wall stencils designs with other stencil patterns, or use alone for a contemporary graphics style design.

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Example of a minimalist family room design in Nagoya

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.