Japanese Style

Every page of 'Japanese style' offers a wealth of original ideas for design and decoration from this island nation where elegance and restraint have been refined to a high art.

A book full of delights as well as lessons, here is a captivating evocation of the never-ending appeal of Japan. In over 750 glorious colour photographs, 'Japanese style' allows us a privileged glimpse into the interiors of a whole range of houses and apartments - from architect-designed contemporary homes to centuries-old farmhouses and inns - that represent the dual influences of tradition and change.

Here are houses that reflect a surprisingly opulent Western look, as well as those inspired by a Zen simplicity.

The locations include a fashion designer’s luxurious Tokyo duplex, a geisha house in Kyoto, a striking four-storey Tokyo residence by the celebrated Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, and the country house where the renowned potter Shoji Hamada lived and worked.