The theme over on on Remodelista this week was “Japanese Autumn,” with post after post on design classics, new and old, from the small country with a mighty design history. Here are five to consider:
1. Wooden Blinds
![The Rawene House, a mindfulness compound in New Zealand designed for a sound healer by Stevens Lawson Architects and Katie Lockhart Studio, is chock-full of Japanese/Shaker design inspiration. The handmade wooden blinds are straight from Japan. Photograph by David Straight, Mark Smith, and Harriet Were, courtesy of Katie Lockhart Studio, from A Soulful, Monastic House in New Zealand, Japanese-Shaker Style Included.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rawene-residence-katie-lockhart-studio-stevens-lawson-photo-09-733x550.jpg)
2. Noguchi Lamps
![A Noguchi lamp is the perfect and only decoration in this little corner occupied by a Stovax wood-burning stove. See A Tale of Two Styles: Proper Victorian on the Outside, Modern Zen on the Inside for the rest of the exquisite home. Photograph courtesy of The Modern House.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/powerscroft-road-victorian-daytrip-studio-modern-house-den-2-733x489.jpg)
3. Hard-working Sinks
![](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/otomoto-kitchen-cosentino-ryan-gander-tony-chambers-4-733x449.jpg)
4. Donabe Clay Pots
![](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/toiro-shop-los-angeles-9-733x500.jpeg)
5. Hinoki Tubs
![A hinoki soaking tub is the standout in this serene bathroom. See where to source it—and everything else in this space—in Steal This Look: A Spa-Like Sanctuary in LA. Photograph courtesy of Rizzoli from the book, The Perfect Bath by Barbara Sallick.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/waterworks-wood-bathtub-japanese-soaking-wood-floor-hero-733x733.jpg)
Plus:
- Japanese Laundry: Small-Space Solutions (Many via Amazon) from a Spotless Country
- Domestic Science: Handmade Brushes from Takada Tawashi
- Design Travel: Artful Hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto
- Shou Sugi Ban House: A Japanese-Inspired Wellness Retreat in the Hamptons
- 10 Easy Pieces: Clean Cookware
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