1
Shoji screen doors are a staple of Japanese
design and, thanks to their translucent paper,
natural light is able to shine through. In the
slick Aman Tokyo bathroom (top left), the extra
light presents the opportunity to explore a darker
palette through stone and concrete, with touches
of timber for warmth and contrast.
2
Raw beauty takes centre stage in the hotel’s
spa entrance (bottom left), as the organic
shape of a large tree-trunk counter bench
introduces a sense of softness to the clean lines
of the contemporary furniture. “Bring this look
home with a tree stump side table with a raw
finish,” suggests HB style editor Fiona Michelon.3
“Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outdoors
in,” says Fiona of The Cafe by Aman (above),
located on the ground floor of the Otemachi
Tower. The lush green tranquillity served up by the
neighbouring Otemachi forest replaces the need
to feature wall art inside, as even the clear glass
pendants dissolve into a breathe-easy view. >3
AUGUST 2019 I HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU 59