Zen Inspired Interior Design

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Our homes should be the place where we feel most calm and peace, and what better style to promote these feelings of serenity than a zen inspired space, like those featured in our Japanese Zen Gardens post and our look at Japanese Style Interior Design. In this post we're focussing not only on traditional Japanese zen, but also on its modern adaptations.

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Visualizer: EkeInterior

Floor cushions around a low table are an easy way to create an oriental dining zone, along with high contrast dark wood against a soothing warm cream backdrop.

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Visualizer: Sergei Davidoff

This example of slightly elevated low seating would prove easier on the knees and back than floor cushions. The shelving that overlaps the edges of the wall column in this design are slightly reminiscent of the silhouette of a Japanese pagoda.

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Visualizer: Viktor Fretyán

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Architect: Shinichi Ogawa & Associates

Minimalistic lines are the obvious influence of traditional Japanese interiors on contemporary spaces.

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Architect: Edward Suzuki Associates

Balance is key in a zen style home.

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Architect: Takuro Yamamoto Architects

Simplicity. Clutter is not part of the zen philosophy.

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Photographer: Marser

This is Rurikou-in temple, Kyoto

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The temple is shielded by nature.

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Softness underfoot creates relaxation in a zen room.

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Architect: Studio Mumbai

Play with natural light.

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Designer: George Nakashima

A zen room is a place of harmony.

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Embrace nature.

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Via: Architecture In Transformation

Ideally, a zen room would be free from peace disturbing electronic devices.

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Paper paneled doors never fail to evoke an oriental look, install in doubles for balance.

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Via: Live Door

Natural materials are key.

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Visualizer: EkeInterior

A low Japanese style platform bed is the obvious winner for a zen bedroom scheme.

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Architect: Sanuki + Nishizawa

This is a bold way to bring nature into a scheme with a look of permanence and stability rather than in a moveable pot.

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This contemporary Japanese platform bed includes low slung bedside tables.

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This modern bedroom translates the simplistic lines and warm natural palette of a traditionally zen space.

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Designer: Roche Bobois

This up to date play on zen styles out each simplistic element.

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Another fashionable take on the platform bed.

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Designer: Roche Bobois

This Japanese inspired bed incorporates an eye-catching illuminated platform, but the room is still based on a zen theory of clean lines and warm natural hues.