Zen Interiors
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (974 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1556709307 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The principles of Zen Buddhism are increasingly reflected in interior design today, as people look for ways of creating havens of calm and relaxation within their own homes -- oases where they can unwind, regain some contact with the natural world, and enjoy a few moments of serenity.Zen Interiors abounds with practical advice on organizing and editing personal possessions to eliminate clutter and simplify the home environment. Also covered are the use of objects, ornaments, and flowers to punctuate or accentuate the natural space and flow of a room.. There are chapters on entrances, eating places, working and leisure rooms, sleeping spaces, rooms with water, and transitions to gardens and the outdoors beyond. Readers learn to use natural perspectives to achieve harmony and balance; fabrics, furnishings, and floors to produce an alliance of touch and texture; color and contrast to create illusion and accent; and light -- natural and sculpted -- to echo nature.Room by room, the book puts the principles into practice, combining simple modern shapes with sensuous material
Excellent GABRIEL CAPPARELLI I really like this book, is minimalist, which I understand not everyone identifys with, but the photos, the coments the whole concept and contect makes this book a must have reference for anyone wanting to integrate oriental mindset to western culture. Highly recommended, and the price is unbetable.. B. Wilson said Too minimal. I wanted design ideas for making a more beautiful and peaceful house. This book didn't really help. There are some nice photos and nice design, but overall the designs are ultramodern minimal designs that are impractical and cold. I'm not interested in a plain white square house or an undecorated landing with just an uncomfortable metal. Beautifully illustrated and full of inspiration SecondCherry I very much enjoy going through this book on a regular basis - a very good introduction to what makes an interior Zen, and full of beautiful pictures that provide inspiration. I will be buying more by this author.
Two major tenets of Zen--simplicity and serenity--lend themselves perfectly to today's quest for tranquility and balance in the home. In other words, if you're merely daydreaming of less cluttered surroundings yet know in your heart that you can't live in a sparse environment--no matter how elegant--then the Zen interior is probably not for you. The results are a soft modernist look, a pared-down contemporary styling of minimal architectural detailing, limited color palette, and absolutely no clutter. But, as Lee cautions, you don't want to add to the burdens of an already busy lifestyle, so you must find the degree of minimalism that suits you. But if you're truly seeking to streamline your life in search of that ha
She has written several books including Kitchens: A Design Source Book for Stewart, Tabori & Chang. Her work has appeared in Homes & Gardens and House & Garden magazines, as well as The Independent and The Guardian. . Vinny Lee is a writer and stylist specializing in interior design