4 Japanese-inspired homes that'll make you feel zen

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IPO Design successfully captured the essence of the elegance and thoughtfulness of Japanese design, and translated it into this apartment.

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A wenge veneer feature wall continues up the ceiling to enfold the small master bedroom in earthy, muted warmth. More on this home here.

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White, wood and a Zen-like atmosphere. That's the vibe you get when you step into this five-room HDB flat in YIshun, done up by the folks at Studio Super Safari

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The stylish place was done up for a cool $70,000. More information on the design by Studio Super Safari here.

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Interior designer Jay Ang is known to design simple, yet stylish, meditative spaces, so it’s no surprise that his home — a five-room HDB flat in Bedok — is exactly that.

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The founder of J + A Design has collection of Japanese wooden kitchenware — which he loves for their simplicity and functionality. 

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Jay made this noren, a traditional Japanese cloth divider, himself. More in his home here.

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This home, designed by The Scientist, features clean lines and light-hued wood -- essential for a Muji-inspired look!

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This colour scheme is also a great canvas for layering on accessories and quirky knick knacks by the homeowners. 

(Read: How to get a Japanese-inspired dining room)

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