Zen Kitchen with Shoji and Bonsai Niche

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This Japanese Zen kitchen pairs shoji-screen windows and a round washi lantern with soft plaster walls to create calm, diffused light. Knotty cedar cabinetry with integrated pulls supports honed black granite countertops, balanced by a matte black faucet and discreet black cooktops. Slate flagstone flooring grounds the palette of warm wood, off-white, and charcoal. A floating timber shelf curated with tea ware and a bonsai-in-moss wall niche beneath a skylight bring nature and ritual to the heart of the space.

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warm natural wood tones soft off-white plaster walls charcoal black countertops cool gray stone floor matte black accents

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