Japanese homes are famous for their unique minimalist style. Take MUJI for example, a Japanese brand that is now popular in many western countries. It’s championing modern Japanese designs and fusions with ‘Scandi’ styles that are popular in the west. Minimalism is both a lifestyle and aesthetic. To create a minimalist living room, designers avoid cluttering the space by ensuring that no unnecessary decor is incorporated. Instead of incorporating …

Some rental apartments don’t come with much built-in storage, so renters often find themselves in need of kitchen shelves, display shelves, and book shelving. There are a few easy DIY crafts for making renter-friendly shelves and no-damage alternatives as well as storage drawers. Using adhesive mounting strips and command strips to mount ‘floating shelves’ is often recommended as an easy solution for no-damage shelves. These shelves can’t withstand much …

If you are in Japan, renovation information is plenty but DIY home renovation info can be hard to come by. Here we’ll discuss different types of house renovation such as Akiya and Danchi apartments and renovation business and DIY tips. Why Renovation is Rare in Japan In Japan, renovation isn’t as common as it is in some other countries. Usually, buildings are torn down and completely rebuilt. It is …

Whether you’re looking for studio soundproofing techniques or some simple tips on how to make a room soundproof, or even if you’d like to make a soundproof box or a DIY soundproof wall, we have soundproofing advice and DIY techniques for you! These soundproofing techniques will not cancel out all the noise that comes into and out of living spaces. Unfortunately, that’s almost impossible without proper (and expensive) apartment …