# Japanese-Style Minimalist Houses This Home Features a Simple, Efficient and Elegant Use of Space By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-minimalist-house References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/house-chigasaki-level-architects/) & [level-architects](http://www.level-architects.com/works/house/chigasaki/chigasaki21.html) This Japanese-style minimalist house takes on the traditionally efficient and spatial designs Japan is famous for but approaches it from a contemporary angle. The 'House in Chigasaki' designed by LEVEL Architects takes a Japanese home and enhances the simple style based on the unique culture. Located in Kanagawa, Japan, the home begins with a closed off exterior that sees [dark rectilinear volumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-project-in-tokyo) without windows. The home has a simple layout of an inner terrace, living room, kitchen and dining room on the first floor, in addition the bedrooms and an office space are located on the second floor. There is also a second staircase that leads to a the roof, where the residents can oversee the city and even Mount Fuji. The house separates spaces using [classic Japanese design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house), where the divisions are created by an elevated floor and not with walls or partitions. The Japanese-style minimalist house sees designs that are clean and sophisticated and make efficient use of the space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Japanese-style Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for architects and interior designers to incorporate the efficiency and sophistication of Japanese design into contemporary homes. - **Spatial Optimization:** Opportunity for construction and real estate industries to focus on creating more efficient and flexible use of space in homes. - **Integration of Indoor and Outdoor Spaces:** Opportunity for landscape architects and builders to explore ways to seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor environments in residential designs. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to adopt Japanese design principles and create minimalist and efficient homes. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate Japanese minimalism into home decor for a sleek and functional aesthetic. - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to optimize space utilization and construction techniques to meet the demands of minimalist housing designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Multi-Level Japanese Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-hattoritenjin.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Elevated Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piedterre.md) - [Void-Cut Elevated Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya.md) - [Japan-Inspired Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuho.md) - [Compact Japanese Moden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nozawa.md)