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Column A Residence for Relaxation
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A Residence for Relaxation|Introduction to Examples by Floor Plan & Room Type Author: Qurasuki Editorial Department

A home designed for relaxation nurtures the spirit and gently unwinds the fatigue of daily life. By incorporating elements harmonized with nature, one can evoke a sense of healing akin to stepping into an extraordinary retreat. Positioning sofas to frame seasonal vistas, or placing chairs on terraces and courtyards to savor morning light and evening breezes, enriches daily living by inviting the outdoors inside. Moreover, designing washrooms and bathrooms with views overlooking gardens transforms routine rituals into moments of tranquil respite.

  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    View from the kitchen toward the dining area with its vaulted ceiling and the courtyard.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Courtyard
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Outdoor Living
    Cat Steps
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Living with Cats
    Symbolic Tree
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    A ladder leads from the pantry next to the kitchen to the wife’s hobby room.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Courtyard
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Outdoor Living
    Cat Steps
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Living with Cats
    Symbolic Tree
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • Radiant Green Residence|A Residence for Relaxation
    Radiant Green Residence
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Lattice
    Custom-Built Bathroom
    Home Theater
    Natural Garden
    Void
    Tsubo Garden
    Wooden Sash
    Built-in Garage
    Large Opening
    Workspace
  • Kamiooka Nagaya|A Residence for Relaxation
    Kamiooka Nagaya
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    4-26-27 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
    Simple Modern
    Spiral Staircase
    Two-Family House
    Natural Garden
    Outdoor Living
    Inner Balcony
    Bath Court
    Large Opening
    Wood Deck
    Hilltop House
  • N FLAT|A Residence for Relaxation
    N FLAT
    kurachiffon Miki Takiuchi First-Class Architect’s Office
    kurachiffon Miki Takiuchi First-Class Architect’s Office
    2-6-11 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo
    Renovation
    Simple Modern
    Material Texture
    Scenic View
    Display Storage
    High Ceiling
    Apartment Renovation
  • House with a Private Terrace|A Residence for Relaxation
    House with a Private Terrace
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Simple Modern
    Shoes Cloak
    Outdoor Living
    Housework Flow
    Independent Kitchen
    Doma Storage
    Family closet
    Entrance Doma
    Terrace
    Family with Children
A Residence for Relaxation

Living-Dining-Kitchen with Expansive Openings: Bringing Resort-Like Serenity into Daily Life A Residence for Relaxation |Stylish Living-Dining-Kitchen Space

The living-dining-kitchen (LDK) serves as the heart of relaxation where family members gather. Enlarging window openings to frame gardens and distant landscapes allows occupants to enjoy meals and conversations enveloped in a resort-like ambiance. Elevating ceiling heights enhances the inflow of natural light and ventilation, while the use of natural materials for flooring and furnishings imparts warmth and tranquility. Furthermore, an open kitchen layout thoughtfully arranged to maintain tidiness transforms cooking into a refreshing daily ritual.

  • hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito|A Residence for Relaxation
    hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito
    e do design architects
    e do design architects
    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Built-in Kitchen
    Renovation
    Exposed pipework
    Monotone
    Conversion
    Couple Living
    Workspace
  • Radiant Green Residence|A Residence for Relaxation
    Radiant Green Residence
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Lattice
    Custom-Built Bathroom
    Home Theater
    Natural Garden
    Void
    Tsubo Garden
    Wooden Sash
    Built-in Garage
    Large Opening
    Workspace
  • Kuno House|A Residence for Relaxation
    Kuno House
    Troom
    Troom
    1-19-10-203 Seijo, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
    Custom-Built Bathroom
    Borrowed Scenery
    Outdoor Living
    Vacation Home
    Wood Siding
    Large Opening
    Exposed Beam
    Wood Deck
    Natural Modern
    Stained Glass
  • House in the Northern District|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in the Northern District
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Conservatory
    Spiral Staircase
    Borrowed Scenery
    Hotel-like
    Resort Style
    Conversion
    Luxury Modern
    Conversion
    BorrowedScenery
    Conservatory
    ResortStyle
  • hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito|A Residence for Relaxation
    hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito
    e do design architects
    e do design architects
    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Built-in Kitchen
    Renovation
    Exposed pipework
    Monotone
    Conversion
    Couple Living
    Workspace
  • Circulation|A Residence for Relaxation
    Circulation
    Hirotaka Sato Architects
    Hirotaka Sato Architects
    3F, 32 Shibakoen Building, 3-4-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Simple Modern
    Sky-Framing Window
    Void
    Glazed Wall
    Circulation Flow
    Sense of Openness
    Skip Floor
    Large Opening
    Roof terrace
A Residence for Relaxation × Stylish Living-Dining-Kitchen Space

A Courtyard View that Unwinds the Mind: Embracing Light, Air, and Moments Beyond the Everyday A Residence for Relaxation |Stylish Courtyards

Enclosed on all sides yet open to sky and greenery, the courtyard offers a private sanctuary free from external observation. Opening windows invites gentle breezes, while the rustling of leaves and the sound of water introduce a soothing rhythm to daily life. Linking living and sleeping quarters with the courtyard fosters a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, evoking the indulgence of a resort stay. Positioning washrooms and bathrooms adjacent to the courtyard elevates morning preparations and evening baths into special moments of relaxation.

  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    Night view of the courtyard. The board fence is high enough to prevent the cats from escaping.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Courtyard
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Outdoor Living
    Cat Steps
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Living with Cats
    Symbolic Tree
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    The courtyard connects seamlessly with the interior without any level difference, creating a sense of unity. The courtyard’s wooden deck is enclosed by a board fence that prevents the cats from escaping.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Courtyard
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Outdoor Living
    Cat Steps
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Living with Cats
    Symbolic Tree
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    View of the building from the courtyard, with ceramic siding exterior walls.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Courtyard
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Outdoor Living
    Cat Steps
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Living with Cats
    Symbolic Tree
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • Radiant Green Residence|A Residence for Relaxation
    Radiant Green Residence
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Lattice
    Custom-Built Bathroom
    Home Theater
    Natural Garden
    Void
    Tsubo Garden
    Wooden Sash
    Built-in Garage
    Large Opening
    Workspace
  • House in Higashikori|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in Higashikori
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Built-in Kitchen
    Natural Garden
    Calm Presence
    Hotel-like
    Luxury home
    Resort Style
    Custom-built vanity
    Built-in Garage
    Built-inGarage
    ClosedOutsideOpenInside
    ResortStyle
A Residence for Relaxation × Stylish Courtyards

The Comfort of Garden Views from the Washroom: Transforming Daily Routines into Soothing Experiences A Residence for Relaxation |Stylish Washrooms

With thoughtful design, the washroom can become a serene retreat. Situating windows to overlook plantings or the courtyard allows one to center the mind while preparing for the day. Balancing abundant natural light with privacy through strategic screening achieves both openness and security. Incorporating a spacious countertop with dual sinks and wood-accented cabinetry imparts a refined, lounge-like quality. When the washroom gently connects to terraces or gardens, it enables a seamless transition between indoor comfort and outdoor scenery at the start and end of each day.

  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    Washroom facing the courtyard.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Courtyard
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Outdoor Living
    Cat Steps
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Living with Cats
    Symbolic Tree
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House in Okura|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in Okura
    Atelier Cotocoto
    Atelier Cotocoto
    4 Sekimachiminami, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
    Aging Gracefully
    Wood Siding
    Diatomaceous Earth
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    Wood Plank Ceiling
    Natural Modern
  • hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito|A Residence for Relaxation
    hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito
    e do design architects
    e do design architects
    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Built-in Kitchen
    Renovation
    Exposed pipework
    Monotone
    Conversion
    Couple Living
    Workspace
  • House M in Komae|A Residence for Relaxation
    House M in Komae
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    4-26-27 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
    Built-in Kitchen
    Simple Modern
    Wood Texture
    Sloped Ceiling
    Outdoor Living
    Balcony
    Custom-built vanity
    Sense of Openness
    Large Opening
    Second-Floor Living
  • Kuno House|A Residence for Relaxation
    Although this is a compact, corridor-like washroom prioritized around the jacuzzi bath with its expansive view, it incorporates various features for comfortable use, including a large basin where two people can brush their teeth side by side, two mirrored cabinets, and a small window reflecting the greenery of the woodland behind the house.
    Troom
    Troom
    1-19-10-203 Seijo, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
    Custom-Built Bathroom
    Borrowed Scenery
    Outdoor Living
    Vacation Home
    Wood Siding
    Large Opening
    Exposed Beam
    Wood Deck
    Natural Modern
    Stained Glass
  • House in the Northern District|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in the Northern District
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Conservatory
    Spiral Staircase
    Borrowed Scenery
    Hotel-like
    Resort Style
    Conversion
    Luxury Modern
    Conversion
    BorrowedScenery
    Conservatory
    ResortStyle
A Residence for Relaxation × Stylish Washrooms

A Bathroom Designed for Relaxation Amidst Views: Elevating Everyday Moments into Healing Rituals A Residence for Relaxation |Stylish Bathrooms

The bathroom is a uniquely potent space for enhancing relaxation. Generous windows that visually link to gardens or courtyards create luxurious experiences of soaking while immersed in nature. Thoughtful screening that preserves privacy without sacrificing sky and greenery views evokes the expansive feel of an open-air bath. The use of natural materials such as wood and stone on walls and floors soothes the senses, conjuring the sensation of a resort retreat. Evening indirect lighting fosters calmness, while soft morning light nurtures a healing atmosphere tailored to one’s mood.

  • Kuno House|A Residence for Relaxation
    A jacuzzi bath on the second floor, opening toward the woodland. The design was intended to create an extraordinary experience unavailable in Tokyo—one that might make you think, “Shall we go to the vacation home because I want to take a bath there?” The glossy bathroom ceiling panels follow the slope of the roof, reflecting the greenery outside and the surface of the water in wavering patterns to create a mysterious landscape.
    Troom
    Troom
    1-19-10-203 Seijo, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
    Custom-Built Bathroom
    Borrowed Scenery
    Outdoor Living
    Vacation Home
    Wood Siding
    Large Opening
    Exposed Beam
    Wood Deck
    Natural Modern
    Stained Glass
  • House in Higashikori|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in Higashikori
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Built-in Kitchen
    Natural Garden
    Calm Presence
    Hotel-like
    Luxury home
    Resort Style
    Custom-built vanity
    Built-in Garage
    Built-inGarage
    ClosedOutsideOpenInside
    ResortStyle
  • House OTF|A Residence for Relaxation
    House OTF
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Natural Garden
    Void
    Outdoor Living
    Hotel-like
    Resort Style
    Capturing Light
    Custom-built vanity
    Wooden Sash
    Pool
    Luxury Modern
    OutdoorLiving
    Pool
    ResortStyle
    WoodenSashes
    Atrium
  • House M in Komae|A Residence for Relaxation
    House M in Komae
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    4-26-27 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
    Built-in Kitchen
    Simple Modern
    Wood Texture
    Sloped Ceiling
    Outdoor Living
    Balcony
    Custom-built vanity
    Sense of Openness
    Large Opening
    Second-Floor Living
  • Kamiooka Nagaya|A Residence for Relaxation
    Kamiooka Nagaya
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    4-26-27 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
    Simple Modern
    Spiral Staircase
    Two-Family House
    Natural Garden
    Outdoor Living
    Inner Balcony
    Bath Court
    Large Opening
    Wood Deck
    Hilltop House
  • House in the Northern District|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in the Northern District
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Conservatory
    Spiral Staircase
    Borrowed Scenery
    Hotel-like
    Resort Style
    Conversion
    Luxury Modern
    Conversion
    BorrowedScenery
    Conservatory
    ResortStyle
A Residence for Relaxation × Stylish Bathrooms
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