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Backyard Japanese Tea House

Monday, September 5th, 2011 |

Backyard Japanese Tea House

How could a backyard tea house be both cozy and imposing at the same time? When it is suspended from giant steel girders in a moderately sized suburban back yard. I love the look of the tea house itself, and the girders convey a sense of strength and stability that I love, but it’s all a bit too much for me. It’s overpowering! What do you think?

Backyard Japanese Tea House

Backyard Japanese Tea House

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Tropical House With Dream Patio

Thursday, January 6th, 2011 |

Tropical House With Dream Patio

There’s a lot to like about this tropical-themed house, but my favorites are the patio with the bridge and plunge pool, and the bathtub.

Tropical House With Dream Patio

I’m not sure why I’m so enamored with some of these bathtubs – I feel like I post about them all the time. And I don’t even like to take baths!

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Japanese Weekend House

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 |

Japanese Weekend House

I love the simple, warm design. It doesn’t look like the house is competing with nature, it’s just there. Quietly.

Japanese Weekend House

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Stunning Weekend House in Carmel

Friday, July 24th, 2009 |

Stunning Weekend House

This house is modern, luxurious… it’s really a piece of art. The wood blends with stonework and glass seamlessly, and the patio is just beautiful. If you’re looking for an architecturally modern weekend house with Asian influences, this is it.

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