Japanese Interiors

by Mihoko Iida, Danielle Demetriou (Contribution by)

Overview

'It’s not just a sumptuous survey of the country’s design - it’s also a love letter to the spaces we inhabit.' - T: The New York Times Style Magazine

An insider's look at the myriad styles of private homes of Japan, showing how Japanese interior design continues to evolve in a new era.

Exploring the art and craft of Japanese residential interiors, author Mihoko Iida provides an insider's look into the wide-ranging interior design of her country's private homes. Featuring twenty-eight exemplary residences around Japan – from urban apartments to mountain and seaside escapes – the book showcases aspirational minimalist homes alongside functional live/work spaces and traditional historic dwellings.

Throughout, Iida demonstrates the enduring philosophy of integrating the natural landscape into the home, and details the influences and continuing evolution of Japanese interior design. The book also showcases homes designed by some of Japan's top architects, such as Kengo Kuma, nendo, Koji Fujii, Arata Endo, and Takamitsu Azuma.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781838663995
Publisher:	Phaidon Press
Publication date:	10/26/2022
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	130,640
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.70(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Mihoko Iida is the executive features editor of Vogue Japan.

Danielle Demetriou is a British writer and editor who has lived in Japan since 2007, and is often found traveling across the country, writing design, architecture and lifestyle stories for international magazines, newspapers and books.

Editorial Reviews

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'It's not just a sumptuous survey of the country's design - it's also a love letter to the spaces we inhabit.' – T: The New York Times Style Magazine

‘Show off your chic, minimalist taste with this book filled with the graceful interiors of Japanese homes and historical buildings.’ – TIME

'Truly stunning.' – Vogue

'Iida perfectly illustrates the enduring ethos of Japanese architecture and design.' – Veranda

'Tantalizing.' – New York Magazine's The Strategist

‘These pages are full of inspiration.’ – Dwell

'Gorgeous.' – Library Journal

'Rare is the book that so thoroughly upends your romanticized image of a place while still inspiring you to travel there. But such is the case with Japanese Interiors.' – Daily Beast

From the Publisher

10/01/2022

Iida (executive features editor, Vogue Japan) aims to show the allure and practicality of minimalist modern and historical Japanese architecture and residential interiors and to dispel misconceptions. Minimalism may bring to mind images of homes that appear to be uninhabited, with bare walls and a noticeable absence of personal belongings. But this book's gorgeous full-page photos of 28 exemplary residences show that Japanese minimalist design is functional, aspirational, and far from sparse. Nature also influences these interiors: their neutral colors, gardens, indoor/outdoor spaces, and huge picture-windows with breathtaking views. Many of the exteriors are simplistic and blend into their natural surroundings. Much like the plain tan-and-white cover of the book, meant to look like a Japanese paper screen, the simple exteriors of these homes often conceal unexpected beauty inside. The aesthetically pleasing images could serve as inspiration for anyone looking to refresh or redecorate their home. VERDICT Readers who enjoyed the works of Marie Kondo or jumped on Netflix's Home Edit craze will be enticed, but this book may be too niche for some public library collections.—Jenny Shonk

Library Journal