The Japanese Home Stylebook: Architectural Details and Motifs (Paperback)

~ Saburo Yamagata (Illustrator) "The Japanese Home Stylebook contains drawings of some 1,800 different designs used in traditional Japanese residential architecture..." (more)
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"Fascinating pictorial catalogue.... an invaluable aid" -Interior Design -- -Interior Design

"Fascinating pictorial catalogue.... an invaluable aid" -Interior Design -- Review

Product Description

A definitive sourcebook for designers, architects, home remodelers, or anyone thinking of adding a Japan-inspired design to a room or home. Hundreds of line drawings show traditional Japanese architectural details and motifs, everything from shoji screens and tatami mats to ceiling and garden fences. An invaluable resource for planning and design, The Japanese Home Stylebook shows why the Japanese residential style is so admired around the world for its exquisite beauty and versatility. Selected by Architects & Designers Book Service.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Stone Bridge Press; 1st English-language Ed edition (June 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880656019
• ISBN-13: 978-1880656013
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #562,814 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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80 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars many great illustrations & ideas, August 31, 1999

By	Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone" (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This is a wonderful book for anyone wanting to decorate their home or yard in the Japanese style. It is packed with 1,800 black & white illustrations of Japanese architectural elements.

The book starts out by describing the design elements of a traditional Japanese home. It is then divided into sections including screens, fusuma sliding panels, windows, doors, transoms, ceilings, tokonoma, & shelves.

Outdoor elements such as fences, railings, verandas, & stone-paths are also covered. Decorative patterns including family crests, woven & lattice designs are shown along with fusuma paper designs.

Being able to see so many design ideas a once has really been a big help in planning my new home. Everything is so beautiful. I especially like the transoms with images of nature such as cranes, fish & flowers.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration for woodworders, architects, landscape designers, January 11, 2004

By	Sakuteiki "sakuteiki" (Grants Pass, OR United States) - See all my reviews

Collection of clear drawings illustrating design elements, spatial composition (empty space as important as solid materials) instructive for artisans searching to solve design problems, or merely for inspiration in initiating a project.

Not a DIY text, rather a compact orderly selection of drawn images to stimulate creativity within the realm of your own talents and expertise. How you apply the ideas rests solely on what develops in your own mind as a result of viewing simple beauty before you.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring for design from furniture to landscape, July 29, 2004

By	lilybea (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

I have turned to this book for inspiration when designing interiors, cabinetry, furniture, fabric and landscape design, even graphic design. It is so flexible and easy to use. A good tool.