Japanese house plan
Japanese house design is admired globally for its simplicity and flexibility. It is more of open and organized spaces, and clean lines which reflect highly disciplined beauty. The Japanese concept of beauty lies in asymmetry. For Japanese house design, symmetry is stagnant and asymmetry is creative. For them, in asymmetry the balance between left and right is altered to create a dynamic beauty. The primary consideration in Japanese interior designs essentially remains in Space Management. This is not a surprise considering the high value of real estate in Japan and the increasing population. Basically, Japanese families of different generations live under one roof.
Japanese house design is admired globally for its simplicity and flexibility. It is more of open and organized spaces, and clean lines which reflect highly disciplined beauty. The Japanese concept of beauty lies in asymmetry. For Japanese house design, symmetry is stagnant and asymmetry is creative. For them, in asymmetry the balance between left and right is altered to create a dynamic beauty. The primary consideration in Japanese interior designs essentially remains in Space Management. This is not a surprise considering the high value of real estate in Japan and the increasing population. Basically, Japanese families of different generations live under one roof.
Surprisingly, they were able to design the house without compromising their individual privacy or their quality of life.
In both traditional and modern Japanese houses, the interior is practically without walls. Shoji screens, sliding panels and curtains define spaces. In Japan’s traditional house, the translucent paper room dividers will determine the size and shape of the room. Japanese have developed a way to make everything fit in a small space. In addition, the customs of taking off one’s shoes before going indoors remains a universal Japanese tradition. Ritual baths, futons for sleeping, low tables for eating and tatami-covered floors for sitting also speak of the long practice as one of Japanese traditions.
Japanese house content
In the western houses, rooms have specific functions and filled with household equipments and furniture. In contrast, Japanese houses the rooms are multifunctional; it can be a living room by day and a bedroom by night. This kind of flexible environment requires flexible furnishings. Japanese people live without so much furniture, the room is usually provided with one, low table only and the following items:
In both traditional and modern Japanese houses, the interior is practically without walls. Shoji screens, sliding panels and curtains define spaces. In Japan’s traditional house, the translucent paper room dividers will determine the size and shape of the room. Japanese have developed a way to make everything fit in a small space. In addition, the customs of taking off one’s shoes before going indoors remains a universal Japanese tradition. Ritual baths, futons for sleeping, low tables for eating and tatami-covered floors for sitting also speak of the long practice as one of Japanese traditions.
Japanese house content
In the western houses, rooms have specific functions and filled with household equipments and furniture. In contrast, Japanese houses the rooms are multifunctional; it can be a living room by day and a bedroom by night. This kind of flexible environment requires flexible furnishings. Japanese people live without so much furniture, the room is usually provided with one, low table only and the following items:
- Tansu or “chest” which refers to sophisticated, mobile cabinets originally crafted for a variety of purpose;
- Futon which is a cotton-filled mattress that can be rolled away to make space and lay at night time to sleep on. During the day they are stored in the closets.
- Tatami mats from the Japanese word “Tatamo” which means to fold up. The mats are used as floor coverings. Pillows can be provided as quick sittings on these mats.
- Shoji screens are sliding screens which are very popular even in modern Japan. Their main function is to offer privacy and diffused light. They are made from wood lattice and rice paper which provides adequate ventilation.
