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Houses with sparse furnishings are a newer addition to some homes.
Feng
shui specialists are called upon to consult with about design principals or to
conduct special ceremonies. Outdoor
elements are brought within vision.
Beautiful gardens with plantings and pebbles are featured. Antique doors are popular. Water
features have become important, such as fountains and waterfalls. Homeowners want natural materials and light
colored woods such as maple, bamboo and oak.
Asian
influences prevail. Handmade sliding
screens and tatami mats are included as well as koi ponds and bonsai
trees.
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rooms are places for meditation and for snacks and dinners. During the Colonial period, private prayer
spaces were included within homes, but in the 1960’s, communal worship became
more popular.
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