This book is a wonderful introduction to the richness of Japanese culture, providing insights into the philosophic and aesthetic principles that underlie Japanese style. It is also a how-to book - how to make a room more versatile, how to capitalise on a small space or convert a tiny plot into a room-enhancing garden - with hundreds of useful ideas for integrating the simple elegance of Japanese design into your lifestyle.
From a Manhattan apartment and California ranch house to a 250-year-old Japanese home in the hills of Kamakura, the book explores the beauty of cross-cultural design - inside and out. Authors Jean Mahoney and Peggy Rao use traditional objects - including tatami mats and shoji screens - and intricate art forms to compare and contrast the beauty of tradition in modern Eastern and Western settings.
A design book, a shopping guide, and a cultural history all in one, 'At Home With Japanese Design' is a stunning tour of 49 homes that exemplify the Japanese aesthetic of serenity and simplicity.
