Japanese Minimalist Apartment In Neutral Shades

This apartment was inspired by Japanese aesthetics and minimalism and was designed in neutrals

This apartment was inspired by Japanese aesthetics and minimalism and was designed in neutrals

The owners of this neutral apartment lived in Japan for several years and then returned to Moscow, and they wanted Japanese aesthetics and philosophy in their apartment, so it was designed semi-minimalist and full of neutrals.

The designers created an ergonomic, light space without unnecessary details and color accents, but with the use of modern technologies.

The apartment is supposed to accommodate a family of four. The result was a large living area, kitchen, master bedroom with its own bathroom and two spacious children’s rooms, also with their own bathrooms. The balconies were connected and there were made ceiling to floor windows – with a remote you can make them opaque to hide from the outside world.

There’s no usual trimming in the apartment: a small niche is created at the junction of the floor and walls, it is inserted into the board, and the angles are covered with a chrome profile. This is not just interior design in its pure form, but rather the architecture of the space. The light changes the perception of the space and creates a special script for each situation.

The entire interior is made in bright colors, the only exception are the two bright chairs in the dining area. The wallpaper for the living room and bedrooms is handmade, they were brought from Japan. The living room has a niche, which is traditional for Japanese aristocratic houses – tokonoma – with a real engraving. Almost all the furniture for the project is made to order from natural materials by Russian artists according the sketches of the architect. This way they managed to achieve the required functionality and authentic of Japanese minimalism.

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Most of furniture was made to order according to the sketches of the architects

Most of furniture was made to order according to the sketches of the architects

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The wallpaper for the living room and bedrooms is handmade and borught from Japan

The wallpaper for the living room and bedrooms is handmade and borught from Japan

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Peaceful and calm colors are traditional for Japanese culture and decor, so they were applied here

Peaceful and calm colors are traditional for Japanese culture and decor, so they were applied here

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Every part of this home is functional and aesthetic, like this minimalist dining room

Every part of this home is functional and aesthetic, like this minimalist dining room

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Even this lamp is made of wood and attached to the wall, it's so unusual

Even this lamp is made of wood and attached to the wall, it's so unusual

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The balconies were connected into one and there are floor to ceiling windows

The balconies were connected into one and there are floor to ceiling windows

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The kitchen is minimalist white, the surfaces are clean and sleek, just like in Japan

The kitchen is minimalist white, the surfaces are clean and sleek, just like in Japan

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There's a lot of natural wood used in decor and all the materials are natural also

There's a lot of natural wood used in decor and all the materials are natural also

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There are almost no bright accents in this apartment, except for a couple

There are almost no bright accents in this apartment, except for a couple

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The master bedroom is airy and serene, the decor is simple and really reminds of Japan

The master bedroom is airy and serene, the decor is simple and really reminds of Japan

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There are two children's rooms here, and this is the blue one

There are two children's rooms here, and this is the blue one

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Both kid's rooms have an access to the balconies to enjoy the views and have more light

Both kid's rooms have an access to the balconies to enjoy the views and have more light

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This is the master bathroom decorated in the same quiet colors

This is the master bathroom decorated in the same quiet colors

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This is a kids' bathroom, which continues the idea of peaceful Japanese decor

This is a kids' bathroom, which continues the idea of peaceful Japanese decor

Source: the-village