{"id":3228,"date":"2021-02-26T14:56:46","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T14:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lightingandlights.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3228"},"modified":"2021-02-26T14:56:48","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T14:56:48","slug":"modern-japanese-style-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lightingandlights.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/02\/modern-japanese-style-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Japanese Style Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Japanese Lighting<\/a><\/em>
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The 2021 Tokyo Olympics is getting ever closer and with that will come the worldwide exposure of modern Japan inspired decor<\/a>. As this style enters the communal zeitgeist of design, we have taken a look at the modern Japanese lighting trends<\/a> to kick start your new Tokyo styled home.
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One incredible thing about lighting and home decor, is that it is always changing; not necessarily because we get bored of our home design, but because as humans we embrace change as an opportunity to grow and evolve. You might notice yourself watching a TV show one day and taking inspiration from the movie sets for your home. What we watch on the television is actually very important, as it inspires us to update our home decor more often than you might think. This is why Japanese home decor is about to make a huge uprise in the UK.
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The Japanese style of lighting<\/a> and interiors is unique and differs greatly from other Asian styles. Simply put, this theme values serenity more than anything else. A home is a place for relaxation, and the Japanese home style looks to create a calm and soothing modern space to unwind. 
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Ceiling Lights<\/a><\/em>
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Japanese homes are usually decorated using natural colours such as wood inspired shades of brown and deep greens to recreate forest plants. This colour scheme is proven to create a calming atmosphere – at one with nature. Often a wood style ceiling light<\/a> fits the scheme of the room perfectly, adding to the ambiance and complimenting other wooden features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ceiling lights<\/a> need to fit the overall theme of the room but can often be used to create a contrasting balance of elements. Colour and shape are two great components when creating contrast. Lights in a deep matte black with unconventional shapes can achieve this look. This style of Japanese lighting<\/a> is popular because it adds a contemporary elegance that does not drift too far away from the authentic Japanese style.
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The shape of a ceiling pendant<\/a> can add to the overall aesthetic, so smooth and natural curvature is commonly used to create a calming order, bringing the rest of the room together. It is natural to assume a circular or domed light is the only option. However, a cylindrical pendant can create the same soothing effect whilst adding a modern luxury element.
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The rice paper theme has evolved from walls to light shades<\/a> as a way of staying true to the Japanese heritage whilst conforming to the modern colour palette. A globe shaped shade<\/a> in a natural cream<\/a> colour adds a harmonising touch to the room, whilst the organic texture adds authenticity.
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Whilst Japanese decor<\/a> is a style in itself, the infusion of other themes have created some incredible displays of contrast and elegance. The most popular of which is Japandi. The blend of Scandinavian and Japanese design is synergistic; both styles possess the same minimalist and natural ideals. The light oak theme is a big factor in achieving this look as it adds a contrasting rustic component to the contemporary theme.
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Open space is used as an element of its own when it comes to Japanese decor as it adds a sense of order to a minimalist space. Reduced clutter and a clean and simple style requires an open plan. It is important for your ceiling light to mimic this trend. Block lights or flush lights<\/a> that sit ajar to the ceiling add to the open space feel and allow for a cleaner look.
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Over anything else, you need the light to fit your Japanese scheme<\/a>. Whether you are going for a full re-design or you want to introduce a few Japanese style elements to your current setting. The good thing about Japanese decor is that it does not intrude. Modern ceiling pendants<\/a> with a Japanese feel can be used to compliment a range of different styles and decor themes, whilst adding a splash of culture and minimalist beauty.
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Floor & Table Lamps<\/a><\/em>
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Choosing lighting that\u2019s at one with nature is crucial for achieving the Japanese look.<\/a> Natural elements harmonise the space and allow the room to breathe. Bamboo and other natural woods in lighting designs<\/a> are used to create this effect. It is crucial to emphasise the importance of this factor when it relates to lamps<\/a>. Lamps add character to an empty room and are always on display. The wrong lamp style can seriously affect the overall aesthetic of your room so the safe bet would be to incorporate a wood styled lamp.
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As mentioned previously, the minimalist design principle is ever-present in Japanese decor<\/a>; taking advantage of every piece of furniture to its maximum potential and reducing clutter. However, minimalism is not a physical aspect of design, instead it offers the opportunity to collate a small range of showpiece items that blend a room together. Clean lines and simplistic designs help to create a zen atmosphere, perfect for a Japanese styled home.<\/a>
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The whole purpose of a wall light<\/a> or floor lamp<\/a> is to add ambiance to a room and create a relaxing atmosphere. This correlates well with the Japanese style, but you can not pick any old lamp to fulfil this function if you want it to match the rest of your themed decor. I think by now you have the jist of what works and what doesn\u2019t when it comes to Japanese decor, but it is always fun to experiment with new ideas. A small patterned table lamp with natural colours would add great character to your room. A quirky Japanese trend<\/a> is placing these types of table lamps on the floor, in the corner of the room for a feng shui look.
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Wall Lights<\/a><\/em>
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In Japanese decor, the ceiling pendant<\/a>, table<\/a> and floor lamps<\/a> are seen as accessories to add character and compliment the overall design scheme. Wall lights are typically used for practicality. Discretion and subtlety are needed when finding a suitable wall light<\/a> so a wise choice would be to match the wall lights colour with that of your walls finish. A cream wall with a cream light<\/a> would suit the Japanese style perfectly, however, try a wall light with a rich texture or a contrasting bronze cage to add depth. Alternatively a subtle wall sconce that shines towards the wall can create a wonderful ambient effect by using the natural shade of the wall to brighten your room.
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Large windows are used throughout Japanese styled homes to increase the use of natural light to brighten their homes. However, this is not always an option, especially for modern homes in the UK where windows are significantly smaller. Wall lights<\/a> can be utilised to recreate a similar ambiance to that of natural light. A dimmable function can help recreate the natural flow from bright to dimmed lighting<\/a> in your home whilst providing energy saving capabilities. Dimmable bulbs<\/a> are great for creating mood in your home which makes it the perfect option for creating a Japanese styled home<\/a>.
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When you look at the history of Japan, there is a clear distinction of rich and poor. The rich and powerful lived in castles whilst the rest of the community were left to fend for themselves; building rustic country houses and suburban quarters from wood and rice paper walling. Sliding doors, foldable screens and tatami mat floors were incredibly common, and the furniture\u2026 Well, there wasn\u2019t much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was a very good reason that these homes looked the way they did and that was because these houses were not built to last. The Japanese archipelago is located in an area where several continental plates meet, meaning that earthquakes and typhoons were relatively frequent. Often the people would lose their homes regardless of its infrastructure, so it made sense to build a home that can easily be rebuilt. The minimalist approach was the only way and it has been used by the nation ever since. 
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Japan is admired by its culture, and the minimalist architecture has been an ever present in their history. Although large windows have become synonymous with Japanese architecture, to use the natural light from the sun to fill their homes, this is not always a viable option. Instead a style of lighting has been used to accommodate the calming and zen atmosphere required for a Japanese themed home<\/a>.
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So, embrace the calm and let this great trend into your homes.
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