# Timeless Pottery Studio Designs New Light Pottery is Now Located in Nara, Japan By Ell Smith | Published 2018-12-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-light-pottery References: [wallpaper](https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/new-light-pottery-headquarters-ninkipen-japan) & [newlightpottery](http://www.newlightpottery.com/) [New Light Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanmade-vol1) retails designer Hiroyuki Nagatomi's work, serving as both a [showroom and a studio space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fredericia-and-flooat). The newest location, in Nara, Japan features a design that seamlessly blends modern and vintage aesthetics to better embody the brand's ethos. The store sits on a rare patch of land that's largely isolated from the bustle of the city. The building's exterior is unassuming with tradition design cues, however the interior features a unique blend of contemporary minimalism that leaves one feeling at ease. Bright lights, a [minimalist colorway that favors white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-is-good-shop), and exposed wooden beams elicit a sense of comfort and elegance. Complete with offices, a studio space, meeting rooms and more, the New Light Pottery space serves as a gorgeous new addition to the brand. Image Credit: Hiroki Kawata ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seamless Blend:** The trend of seamlessly blending modern and vintage aesthetics creates unique design experiences. - **Contemporary Minimalism:** The trend of contemporary minimalism in interior design promotes a sense of comfort and tranquility. - **Showroom-studio Hybrid:** The trend of combining showroom and studio spaces offers customers a more immersive and engaging experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can embrace the seamless blend of modern and vintage aesthetics to create captivating spaces. - **Pottery and Ceramics:** The pottery and ceramics industry can adopt contemporary minimalism in their designs to attract customers seeking stylish and serene pieces. - **Retail:** The retail industry can explore the showroom-studio hybrid concept to enhance customer experiences and differentiate their brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honeycomb-Like Sculptural Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tri-light.md) - [Industrial Trio Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus.md) - [Rare Akari Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-akari-light-sculptures.md) - [Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-4.md) - [Washi Paper-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-a-light.md) - [Neutral Tonal Jewelry Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariha.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Renewed Kyoto Townhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-aluc.md) - [Minimal Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shinsaibashi.md)