In an age of Y2K-inspired loud graphics (think neon chrome, pixel motifs and holograms), a contrasting movement has quietly taken hold. Leading brands are embracing a “less is more” philosophy rooted ...

In an age of Y2K-inspired loud graphics (think neon chrome, pixel motifs and holograms), a contrasting movement has quietly taken hold. Leading brands are embracing a “less is more” philosophy rooted ...

If Ms. Kondo could see my office, she would suffer instant apoplexy. I can't remember the last time I saw the floor in here. If there were a big dumpster nearby, I would de-clutter in a jiffy. Sadly, ...

A growing number of young Japanese people have emptied their apartment to a point that appears nearly unlivable — and they love it. Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a ...

This article is part of Sunday Edition: “Minimalisms”. The Shinto shrine known as Nikkō Tōshō-gū is located in the mountains two hours north of Tokyo. Built in 1617 as the mausoleum of the first ...

Close to nature and beautifully minimalist, the Zen-like interiors featured in a new book offer a glimpse inside the Japanese mindset. "The home – before it is a place of beauty – is a place for ...

Explore 2026 interior design trends, from the persistence of Japandi and minimalism to emerging styles and what's falling out of favor. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

I live this way. I keep basically nothing. I even trash all my email. My goal is to make life easier for those that clean up after my departure from this earth. ...do not even have a couch or a chair.

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