Japan is a culture of centuries-old, strict traditions that govern almost everything, so it’s no surprise to learn they’ve also developed a collection of traditional colors, known as dentouiro 伝統色でんとういろ. (source) During our recent travels, Japan’s landscapes, fabrics, architecture and people inspired us to create some color palettes of our own. Each of these 36 photos from Japan tells a travel story – and has inspired its own unique color palette. Use these color ways to start planning your wall colors, your decor, your outfit or any color scheme. Let’s start the tour in Kyoto… 1. Arashiyama, The Bamboo Forest Peel and Stick Wallpaper – Florentine / Oxblood Peel and Stick Wallpaper – Bakuba Lodge / Kola Peel and Stick Wallpaper – African Paint / Turquoise 2. Moss in a Buddhist Cemetery Outdoor Pillow – Medina Arch Fabric by the Yard – Shibori / Moss Velvet Pillow – Luxury Vegan – Shibori Moss 3. Earthenware Pottery in a Teahouse Black 8″ Tapered Candles (Boxed Set of 2) Heather Linen Napkins – Set/4 – 2 Sizes 24 Paper Placemats – Ludlow 4. The Floating Torii Gate 8″ Tapered Candles – Rust Peel and Stick Wallpaper – Bakuba Lodge / Kola Acrylic Art Block – Juju Hat Rust 5. A Shogun’s Palace Brass Top Silk Tassel – Jute Fabric by the Yard – Shibori / Hyacinth Fabric by the Yard – Tatami / Sand 6. A Village Shrine Large Decorative Acrylic Matchbox – Solitude Night Drapery Tieback with Tassel – Night Brass Nesting Bowls – Set of 4 7. A Gilded Screen Luxurious Velvet Pillow – Forest Green with Bakuba Lodge Welt 18×18 Canvas Wall Art – Juju Blue Aluminum Art Print – Savanna Morning 8. Paper Lanterns Black 8″ Tapered Candles (Boxed Set of 2) Bedouin Hand Embroidered Pillow Acrylic Art Block – Parasol 9. A Tea Ceremony 24 Paper Placemats – Savanna 24 Paper Placemats – Moulou Velvet Pillow – Luxury Vegan – Shibori Moss 10. A Verdigris Lion Dog The Grand – Forest Green / Broadway Willow Trim Broadway Trim – Willow Sitar Shaped Brass Pull 11. Iron and Mountains 8″ Tapered Candles – Rust Square Lucite Tray – Fancy Pants Bob Large Acrylic Matchbox – Savanna Morning 12. A Sense of Zen Dark Green Turkish Kilim Woven Throw Pillow Shibori Sand Linen Textured Pillow African Glass Bead Necklace – Light Green 13. Wooden Shoes Travel Bag – Kashmir Black Drapery Tieback Tassel – Jute Drapery Tieback with Tassel – Night 14. A Smiling Attendant Lumbar Velvet Pillow – Luxury Vegan – Medina Arch Velvet Pillow – Luxury Vegan – Obi Roses Taupe Velvet Pillow – Luxury Vegan – Parasol 15. Pottery for Sale Peel and Stick Wallpaper – Summer House / Navy Square Pouf – Shibori Indigo Brass Nesting Bowls – Set of 4 15. A Tokyo Street Blue and White Ikat Pillow Fabric by the Yard – Shibori / Sand Beaded Tassel – Bengal 16. Tokyo Traffic The Ritz – Gold Drapery Tieback Tassel – Jute Fabric by the Yard – Shibori / Hyacinth 17. Zen Garden Lumbar Outdoor Pillow – Shibori Moss Cameo / Fancy Pants Beau Outdoor Pillow Fabric by the Yard – Bakuba Lodge / Kola 18. Another View of the Bamboo Forest Fabric by the Yard – Tatami / Sand Beaded Tassel – Shola Forest Green and Brown Velvet Ikat Pillow 19. Tribute to the Ancestors Brass Top Silk Tassel – Jute Fabric by the Yard – Shibori / Moss Brass Top Silk Tassel – Thatch 20. A Zen Monument African Paint Lumbar Linen Textured Pillow African Glass Bead Necklace – Light Green Acrylic Art Block – African Paint 21. Garden Path 24 Paper Placemats – Medina Bohemian Hanging Mobile – Green Aluminum Art Print – Enlightened 22. Hie-Jinja Temple Canvas Wall Art – Juju Taupe Sale Product on sale $56 $28 Drapery Tieback Tassel – Jute $28 Fabric by the Yard – Bakuba Lodge / Kola $130 23. Traditional Geiko Acrylic Art Block – Miya Mia Acrylic Art Block – Ling Ling Acrylic Art Block – Zhen Zhen 24. Tofu and Sake Handmade Vintage Chinoiserie Napkin Rings – Set/6 Square Lucite Tray – Savanna Morning 24 Paper Placemats – Moulou 25. Tourists Playing Dress-Up Felt Tote with Vintage Medallion – Dark Gray The Salena – Foldover Kantha Clutch in Turquoise Peel and Stick Wallpaper – Bryony Storm / Noir 26. Wedding Day Broadway Trim – Cocoa Broadway Trim – Gold Fabric by the Yard – Bisnagar Stripe / Crimson 27. Koi Pond Antique Brass and Amber Brooch The Verymore Marmalade Trim – by the yard Brass Nesting Bowls – Set of 4 28. Cherry Blossoms Lumbar Velvet Pillow – Luxury Vegan – Parasol Acrylic Art Block – Parasol Velvet Pillow – Luxury Vegan – Parasol 29. Graphics and Signs Brass Top Silk Tassel – Jute Brass Top Silk Tassel – Night Aluminum Art Print – Savanna Morning 30. Geisha and Parisol Jacquard Pillow Sham – Black, Gold, Red, Black Fringe Peel and Stick Wallpaper – Pantera / Night Bedouin Hand Embroidered Pillow 31. Water Lilies Brass Top Silk Tassel – Palace Large Brass Elephant Tusk Handles – Set/2 Fabric by the Yard – Shibori / Hyacinth 32. Ancient Architecture Brass Top Silk Tassel – Henna Brass Top Silk Tassel – Palace Brass Top Silk Tassel – Night 33. Modern Lights Long Handmade Tassel Acrylic Art Block – All Love Black Velvet/Beaded Pillow 34. Tokyo Sunset Handmade Seagrass Hanging Mobile from Peru – Orange Fabric by the Yard – Andean Summer / Sunset Aluminum Art Print – Juju Hat Blue 35. Snow Monkey Mid-Century Turquoise and Silver Cuff Bracelet Brass Top Silk Tassel – Henna Aluminum Art Print – Medina 36. Sake Set Velvet Pillow – Luxury Vegan – Solitude Pantera Night Left Facing Peel and Stick Wallpaper – Fancy Pants / Beau Beaded Tassel – Bengal 37. Pink Skies The Luxe – Lumbar Navy with Navajo Road Welt Brass Top Silk Tassel – Palace Aluminum Art Print – Enlightened Shop Boho Luxe Home products inspired by our travels to Japan… SmithHönig Which colors from our Japanese color palettes were your favorites? Did any of these combinations surprise you? Do you plan to incorporate any of these colors or any Japan-inspired SmithHönig products into your home decor? We would love to know!
