{"id":629,"date":"2025-10-27T09:56:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T08:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/?p=629"},"modified":"2025-11-05T13:28:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T12:28:40","slug":"elle-decor-design-walk-tokio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/en\/elle-decor-design-walk-tokio\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspiration from Tokyo - 3 stations from Elle Decor Design Walk Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"707\">If there's a city where design is not just a style, but a philosophy of life, it's Tokyo. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com\/jp\/decor-elledecor-design-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"529\">Elle Decor Design Walk Tokyo<\/strong><\/a> offers this very experience every autumn: a series of events where the world's leading design brands and Japanese studios open their showrooms to visitors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"1008\">The Design Walk is not just an exhibition, but a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/en\/design-marka-london\/\">urban exploration<\/a>. The streets of the Aoyama, Omotesando and Minato districts are filled with unique interiors: international brands are joined by Japanese artisan workshops, where tradition and modern design are harmoniously intertwined.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1318\">This year I had the pleasure of attending this inspiring event in person. I visited several showrooms, but three venues in particular left a deep impression on me - each for a different reason: one brought the Japanese artisan tradition, one the Japanese way of life, and one Italian elegance.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1323\" \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/en\/elle-decor-design-walk-tokio\/#Kashiwa_Tokyo_%E2%80%93_a_japan_kezmuvesseg_kortars_ertelmezese\" >Kashiwa Tokyo - a contemporary interpretation of Japanese craftsmanship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/en\/elle-decor-design-walk-tokio\/#Time_Style_Atmosphere_%E2%80%93_ahol_a_Japandi_stilus_otthon_van\" >Time &amp; Style Atmosphere - where Japanese style is at home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/en\/elle-decor-design-walk-tokio\/#Herman_Miller_Maxalto_%E2%80%93_nemzetkozi_ikonok_japan_szemmel\" >Herman Miller &amp; Maxalto - international icons through Japanese eyes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/en\/elle-decor-design-walk-tokio\/#Mit_jelent_mindez_szamomra_tervezokent\" >What does this mean for me as a designer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1385\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kashiwa_Tokyo_%E2%80%93_a_japan_kezmuvesseg_kortars_ertelmezese\"><\/span>Kashiwa Tokyo - a contemporary interpretation of Japanese craftsmanship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-631 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41-1024x576.png\" alt=\"kashiwa tokyo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1809\">A <strong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1406\">Kashiwa Tokyo<\/strong> showroom was not among the official stops on the Elle Decor Design Walk, but it was still unmissable.<br data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1513\" \/>Founded in 1943, the brand is a family business that has become one of the best-known names in Japanese furniture manufacturing. The showroom in the Shibuya district is the <em data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1688\">Diamond Building<\/em> on the top floor - an elegant yet understated space where every detail is a tribute to the love of natural materials.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2241\">Kashiwa furniture is made of solid wood, meticulously handcrafted. Their style is both traditional and modern, combining the classic proportions of the Japanese home with clean, functional forms.<br data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2013\" \/>Walking around the showroom, I had the feeling that every piece had a soul. The natural light of the finishes, the texture of the wood and the subtle scents combine to create a sense of calm that only a Japanese interior can give you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2487\">As a designer, it was particularly inspiring to see how naturalness and functionality could be kept in such harmony.<br data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2371\" \/>For me, Kashiwa Tokyo is the <em data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2411\">slow design<\/em> Japanese equivalent: where time, care and usability meet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2487\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-632 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2492\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2557\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Style_Atmosphere_%E2%80%93_ahol_a_Japandi_stilus_otthon_van\"><\/span>Time &amp; Style Atmosphere - where Japanese style is at home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-633\" src=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2839\">The next stop is one of the most prominent venues of the official Design Walk, the <strong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2665\">Time &amp; Style Atmosphere<\/strong> was.<br data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2674\" \/>Located in the Minami-Aoyama district, the four-storey showroom occupies a special place in Tokyo's design world - it's not known as \"the house of tranquillity\" for nothing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"3101\">The concept of the space is based on a dialogue between Japanese craftsmanship and Western design. Time &amp; Style collections feature works by designers such as <strong data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3012\">Peter Zumthor<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3032\">Kengo Kuma<\/strong>yet each object retains the quiet elegance of Japanese craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3524\">Walking through the showroom, I was immediately captivated by the special atmosphere created by the harmony of natural light, subtle scents and wood-stone-textile.<br data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3253\" \/>This place is truly the <strong data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3291\">Japanese style<\/strong> essence: clean lines, natural materials, balanced proportions and a meditative mood. It is not just a product, but a lifestyle - the kind of calm that more and more people are looking for in the rush of everyday life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3732\">Time &amp; Style Atmosphere not only provided inspiration, but also professional direction: it reminded us that the principle of \"less is more\" works at the highest level, if it is backed by a real understanding of materials and a sense of proportion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3732\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-634\" src=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"3737\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3801\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Herman_Miller_Maxalto_%E2%80%93_nemzetkozi_ikonok_japan_szemmel\"><\/span>Herman Miller &amp; Maxalto - international icons through Japanese eyes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-635 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"4174\">The third stop of the Design Walk was the showrooms of two brands from different worlds: the <strong data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3924\">Herman Miller<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"3941\">Maxalto<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3945\" \/>Both are well-known names in international design: the former is synonymous with ergonomic workspaces, the latter with Italian elegance.<br data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4069\" \/>But in Tokyo they appear side by side, creating a special dialogue between East and West.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4176\" data-end=\"4555\">The Herman Miller Aoyama showroom showcased the perfect balance of functionality and form. The iconic <em data-start=\"4282\" data-end=\"4289\">Aeron<\/em> and <em data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4300\">Eames<\/em> chairs are joined by new models that take home office design to an artistic level.<br data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4414\" \/>A few streets away, the showroom of Maxalto (part of the B&amp;B Italia family) brought the warm tones of classic Italian furniture to a Japanese setting.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4557\" data-end=\"4755\">The presence of the two brands together at Design Walk sent a clear message to me: the home of the future is comfortable, functional and aesthetic - a balance between living, working and relaxing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4557\" data-end=\"4755\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-636 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4757\" data-end=\"4760\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4762\" data-end=\"4806\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mit_jelent_mindez_szamomra_tervezokent\"><\/span>What does this mean for me as a designer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-630\" src=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/mminteriors.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4808\" data-end=\"5098\">The Elle Decor Design Walk Tokyo is not just about new collections and spectacular interiors, but also about getting a glimpse into the Japanese way of thinking.<br data-start=\"4964\" data-end=\"4967\" \/>There, every movement, every detail is conscious: the choice of materials, the proportions of space, the use of light, all serve the quality of life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5427\">These sites have confirmed that design is not about the spectacle, but about the experience.<br data-start=\"5195\" data-end=\"5198\" \/>Kashiwa Tokyo taught me the power of naturalness, Time &amp; Style Atmosphere taught me the simplicity of Japanese style, and Herman Miller &amp; Maxalto taught me how to turn comfort and functionality into aesthetic value.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5429\" data-end=\"5665\">Drawing on this experience, we want to carry these values forward in future MM Interiors projects: awareness, knowledge of materials and attention to detail - whether it's a Budapest apartment or a holiday home in the countryside.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5667\" data-end=\"5832\">Walking around Tokyo, you understand that design is not a destination, it is a language: a quiet yet powerful way to connect with the world you live in.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ha van v\u00e1ros, ahol a design nemcsak st\u00edlus, hanem \u00e9letfiloz\u00f3fia is, akkor az Toki\u00f3. A Elle Decor Design Walk Tokyo \u00e9ppen ezt az \u00e9lm\u00e9nyt k\u00edn\u00e1lja minden \u0151sszel: egy olyan programsorozatot, amely sor\u00e1n a vil\u00e1g vezet\u0151 designm\u00e1rk\u00e1i \u00e9s jap\u00e1n st\u00fadi\u00f3i nyitj\u00e1k meg showroombjaikat a l\u00e1togat\u00f3k el\u0151tt. A Design Walk nem csup\u00e1n ki\u00e1ll\u00edt\u00e1s, hanem egyfajta v\u00e1rosi felfedez\u0151\u00fat. 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