Madam Plush had a fairly schizophrenic interior when I took delivery recently.
The old consists of fine Japanese carpentry used for an elegant lounge, a kitchen bench with a sink and lovely wood and brass door knobs, and a toilet. The wall and door surfaces look enamelled and everything is solid.
There are some touches that might be a bit overdone for a Western eye, but having travelled through Japan, I appreciate the gestures like tasseled curtains and ornate ceiling lights, they have a way of softening the clean lines of the woodwork.
And with typical Japanese ingenuity for small spaces they’ve tucked in a surprising amount of storage nooks.
Upstairs, in the ‘penthouse’, the walls and floor are carpeted. There’s a popup and a small skylight, and if it weren’t for my buggered knees it would make a fine bedroom.
{ 0 comments }