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Houzz ToursHouzz Tour: A Four-room Flat Becomes an Airy, Open-plan Home
Tearing down all the walls is a bold move, but this 46 sq m flat’s new layout is a better fit for its owners
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Houzz ToursHouzz Tour: An Ingenious Layout Creates Space in a Small Home
This architect coaxed more floor space out of a tall, narrow property with a flexible, multi-level design
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My HouzzMy Houzz: A Modern Farmhouse Built from Scratch
Detail is everything in this stunning, contemporary home on a hill
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Houzz ToursHouzz Tour: A Little House Makes the Most of a Triangular Plot
Clever architecture turns this surprisingly small Japanese house into a family home — with stunning river views
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Houzz ToursHouzz Tour: A Hillside Family Home with Timber and Concrete Details
Open and spacious, every room in this hillside house has a mood of its own, enhanced by the tactile materials, large windows and leafy views
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Houzz ToursHouzz Tour: A Contemporary City Home With a Clever Rooftop Terrace
After their children flew the nest, this couple rebuilt their house with a distinctive roof cutout to ensure both freedom and privacy
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RenovatingThe History and Magic of the Japanese Teahouse
The tradition of chashitsu began with Rikyū, the ‘Saint of Tea’, 500 years ago. His innovative spirit lives on in the teahouses of today
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LifestyleLifestyle: Tour Four Homes That Celebrate Japanese Style
To celebrate the launch of Houzz Japan, we take a look at four homes that epitomise Japanese style
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Houzz ToursHouzz Tour: A Small, Minimalist Family Home Amid Paddy Fields in Japan
Highly functional pieces of furniture and a minimal scheme keep this home in touch with its surroundings
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