The Japandi Guide to Interior Design
Shizen Style Blog
Joshua Smith's Shizen Style Blog has foundations in Japanese aesthetics and culture, with topics surrounding Japanese gardens, photography, flow state and creativity, Ikigai (life purpose), as well as product reviews that help us figure out what's worth our time, attention, and money.
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 5 min
Top 8 Tips for Creating a Modern Rustic Interior Design
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 4 min
The Top 5 Myths About Japanese Gardens
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 3 min
An Introduction to Japanese Garden Design Principles
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 3 min
Back to Basics in Modern Rustic Lighting Ideas
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 11 min
The Secret to What is Modern Farmhouse Style
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 4 min
Farmhouse Porches and Japanese Engawa Verandas
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 4 min
The Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Fukui, Japan
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 6 min
Forest Bathing (ShinRin-Yoku) For Your Modern Lifestyle
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 7 min
How Much Does a Modern Rustic Kitchen Cost?
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 7 min
The Real Meaning of Shizen – Nature & Creativity
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 7 min
What are the Basic Japanese Garden Structures?
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 7 min
Are Cherry Trees Used in Japanese Gardens?
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 6 min
What is a Modern Rustic Garden?
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 6 min
What are the Pros and Cons of a Modern Black House?
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 6 min
Are Butcher Block and Wooden Countertops in Style?
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- Mar 13, 2019
- 5 min
What kinds of rocks are used in Japanese gardens?
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- Mar 13, 2019
- 9 min
The Complete Guide to Small Japanese Gardens
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- Mar 13, 2019
- 6 min
What is Kachou Fuugetsu?Discovering Yourself in Nature
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- Mar 13, 2019
- 9 min
Easy Modern Rustic Apartment Design Ideas