The House of Kenzo
The fashion designer Kenzo Takada has lived in Paris since the 1970s; yet his Japanese background is all apparent in his fashions, and his home. With a distinctive East-meets-West vibe, the house is a marvel of calm, yet striking, interiors. In describing what he wanted for the home, Takada said, "I didn't want anything too overwhelming or ostentatious. I wanted an oasis for both my creative time and leisure time."
His living room is a perfect example of the Western and Eastern influences. An antique Japanese lacquered table sits between 19th century French daybeds. A Japanese ebony bedroom chair is placed to the side, while antique French crystal candleholders grace the table.
Objet d'art are placed thoughout the room, but with strong editing - it's in no way overdone, not overwhelmed with "stuff." The result is dramatic, but at the same time peaceful. And those stairs in the background - they're not just a whimsical architectural element, but lead the way to the dining room.
To see more of his beautiful house, and the garden, check out the April 2008 issue of Veranda magazine.
Interior Design: Kenzo Takada
Photo: Joel Laiter
His living room is a perfect example of the Western and Eastern influences. An antique Japanese lacquered table sits between 19th century French daybeds. A Japanese ebony bedroom chair is placed to the side, while antique French crystal candleholders grace the table.
Objet d'art are placed thoughout the room, but with strong editing - it's in no way overdone, not overwhelmed with "stuff." The result is dramatic, but at the same time peaceful. And those stairs in the background - they're not just a whimsical architectural element, but lead the way to the dining room.
To see more of his beautiful house, and the garden, check out the April 2008 issue of Veranda magazine.
Interior Design: Kenzo Takada
Photo: Joel Laiter
It's a really nice house
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Hi Tany, you're right - great house!
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Hi,
Fashion designer Kenzo Takada is selling his Paris house after twenty years, and he's posed for some great pictures to inspire even the most credit crunched to make a purchase.
Kenzo's house is located on the border of the Bastille and Marais neighbourhoods and was built by the designer himself over the course of six years. It's an impressive 1,300 square metres and boasts a Koi carp pond and Japanese style dining room.
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Thanks for the information about the sale - and it's a good asking price? Fascinating!
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Its really beautiful house , Designers have done good job...Decoration style also very excellent...Does anyone know some good sites where I can look for interior designs for our new home?
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Nice article....I loved the interior design of the home. It was warm and inviting, yet elegant.This house remind me the hobbits houses I seen in The Lord Of the Rings movies.
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Great article.....Designer made wonderful job....its excellent work...
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Glad all of you enjoyed it - it's a great looking room. Very handsome - very unique.
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Excellent design work , they have done great Interior work ......
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Nice article....I m planning to build my home , the above home designs are excellent , it will useful for me .....
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I really love the color combination that Kenzo used here. So refreshing!
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That's a fine example of interior design, all the shapes and colors combined together give a perfect harmony look. I love it!
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Really nice front room but costly i'd say.
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Cheers for the info. It was a good read.
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