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What Are Fusuma and How Are They Different from Shoji
Japanese interiors are known for adapting to the changing needs of daily life. A big part of this is using sliding doors and panels that let a room expand or close, or bring in more or less light.
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5 days ago2 min read


What Are Tokonoma and Their Purpose?
Instead of filling every surface like many of our modern-day homes usually do, a tokonoma only has a single object or arrangement that causes you to pause and reset the mood.
Imoshen Studio
Feb 122 min read


What Is a Genkan and Why Is It Important?
If you have ever asked what is a genkan, you may have already learned that it is the entry area where shoes come off, and guests transition into the home, but there's a bit more to it.
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Feb 102 min read


Why Do Japanese Homes Use Wood So Much?
Japanese wood furniture shows how Japanese interior design follows a cultural pattern that selects designs that are both basic and create a cozy atmosphere...
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Feb 42 min read


What Is a Tatami Room Used For?
Learn what a tatami room is used for, from traditional tea and sleeping spaces to modern multipurpose rooms, and how to plan one in your home.
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Jan 272 min read


What Is the Meaning Behind Shoji Screens?
Find out the meaning behind shoji screens, their cultural symbolism, and how these Japanese sliding doors can be used in modern homes.
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Jan 222 min read


Why Are Japanese Interiors So Minimal?
Explore Japanese minimalism, its roots in culture and architecture, and learn simple ways to bring this calm, restrained style into your home.
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Jan 152 min read


Why Don’t Japanese Homes Use Chairs?
Learn why Japanese homes favor floor seating, from tatami mats and zabuton to modern Japandi interpretations that blend comfort and minimalism.
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Jan 82 min read


The Philosophy Behind Japanese Rooms
Explore the philosophy behind traditional Japanese interiors, from room types and sliding partitions to multifunctional spaces and cultural symbolism.
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Dec 23, 20252 min read


What Is Wabi-Sabi in Design?
Learn the wabi-sabi meaning in design, its roots in Japanese aesthetics, and how to bring this philosophy home with simple, natural decor.
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Dec 18, 20252 min read


Creating a Tea Room at Home
Explore tea room design ideas that bring Japanese tea culture into your home with tatami, shoji, and calm, minimalist decor.
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Dec 11, 20252 min read


Zen Spaces, Modern Homes
Explore zen home decor principles and learn how to design a calming zen room or meditation nook with natural materials, soft colors, and thoughtful details.
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Dec 4, 20252 min read


Creating Calm Spaces: Interior Design
Learn how calm interior design, natural materials, and thoughtful layouts can turn any room into a comfortable home with peaceful, intentional energy.
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Nov 27, 20252 min read


The Essence of Japanese Living: Home Decor
Japanese home decor is not a trend; it is a way of living. These spaces are designed to feel calm, grounded, and connected to nature through wood, paper, and stone. Each piece in the room is carefully selected with purpose and beauty in mind. Japanese homes leave room for light and extra space so you can live without extra distractions or clutter. What Is Japanese Home Decor? Japanese home decor is guided by balance, restraint, and a deep respect for natural materials. Flo
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Nov 20, 20252 min read


Why Materials Matter: Hardwood Furniture
Discover how hardwood furniture adds longevity, beauty, and eco-friendly value to your home, from wood species to finishes and smart sourcing questions.
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Nov 13, 20252 min read


The Beauty of Simplicity: Minimalist Furniture
Rather than filling every corner, minimalist style focuses on a few pieces that truly support how you live, leaving the extra visual noise behind.
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Nov 6, 20252 min read


How to Care for Solid Wood Furniture
Solid wood furniture will last you decades with very little maintenance needed. When you understand how to care for wood furniture, and set a simple routine for yourself, your pieces will age gracefully instead of wearing out
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Oct 24, 20252 min read


Why Choose Custom Solid Wood Furniture?
When you invest in custom solid wood furniture, you get quality materials and craftsmanship that will last for many years to come.
Imoshen Studio
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Japandi vs Minimalist Wood Interiors
At first glance, Japandi vs minimalist wood styles can look similar with clean lines and natural materials. Look closer, and you’ll start to notice the differences in warmth, texture, and mood.
Imoshen Studio
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Woodworker
Custom woodworking enhances small spaces by increasing storage space and giving you a design that is personalized to your needs, so knowing which questions to ask when you first start is incredibly important.
Imoshen Studio
Oct 1, 20252 min read
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