Personal Spaces

Who this is for

For individuals who want a specific corner of their life to be different. Not a full renovation — a targeted intervention. A place to make tea slowly. A corner for sitting with nothing but a book. A small tatami platform that changes the quality of an afternoon.

We take small projects seriously. A single tatami mat, properly placed and cared for, can have a larger effect on how you live than a full renovation done without intention.

What we can create

• A single tatami mat or small tatami platform (2–4 mats)
• A tea corner with tatami, low table, and proper seating cushions (zabuton)
• A reading nook with tatami and shoji or simple partition
• A meditation or yoga space with natural materials
• A study space designed on Japanese principles of calm and focus

Starting small

Many of our residential clients begin with a personal space — a single tatami mat in a bedroom or study — and return for more once they've experienced the difference. This is a good way to start.