The living room is designed around a close relationship between interior and courtyard. Sliding shoji panels and large oak-framed openings let natural light drift across the space, while woven tatami flooring creates a subtle grid beneath a generous low-profile sofa. A dark timber coffee table gives the light upholstery a grounded focal point, and the paper lantern above adds a softly sculptural silhouette.
A warm, restrained palette allows the wood grain, paper textures and simple furnishings to carry the scene. The courtyard remains visible but secondary: its planting is framed outside rather than brought into the room, keeping the seating area serene and uncluttered.
