In the second part, we will hear more about what he pays attention to when displaying ukiyo-e and other artworks as part of his interior design. Mr. M, who has a deep knowledge of interior design, told us many points that Adachi's staff would like to take into consideration.
Also, aromatherapy is one of Ms. M's hobbies, so what is her unique way of enjoying Ukiyo-e? Please enjoy until the end.
 This time we interviewed Ms.
Ms. M lives with her family of four and her dog. Her hobbies are gardening, walking her dog, and visiting interior design shops, so you can see that she lives in a lovely home. When asked how she plans to enjoy ukiyo-e in the future, she said, "I would like to have some ukiyo-e that go well with my dog's black and white spotted pattern."
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Decorate your living room with an ukiyo-e print
-I understand that you've had paintings hanging in your home for some time, but did you plan to hang paintings when you renovated last year?
M-san: "Yes. The space in the living room where these three ukiyo-e prints are hanging is different from the other walls. It was originally set aside to display paintings. It is the focal point* of the room where the family gathers, so I wanted to decorate it with nice things."
In addition to ukiyo-e, M-san has also decorated this space with artworks from various genres, such as mid-century art, Turkish Iznik tiles, and kilim textiles, which he enjoys changing out depending on the season.
-How do you store the works that are not on display?
M-san: " I store it in a well-ventilated place, being careful of moisture and mold . I regularly remove dust and dirt with a cloth."
It appears that the artworks are carefully stored so that you can enjoy them for a long time. We also asked about the points to consider when choosing artworks to replace.
-When purchasing art, including works other than ukiyo-e, are there any particular preferences or things you pay attention to?
M-san: "Most of the interior materials and furniture are made from solid wood, so I pay particular attention to how they match with natural wood. Also, the keywords I use are vintage, retro, nostalgic, traditional, and I choose things that reflect my taste.
Also, when hanging a picture, it is important to match the frame to the room .
Create a sophisticated look with the frame and margins
"It's important to match the frame to the room," says M-san. He gave us some great feedback about the Adachi special ukiyo-e frames .
M-san: "The Adachi Woodblock prints' frames were a deep brown, so they matched the interior of my home. The dark color scheme also gave the work a sharp, crisp look, which gave it a refined, intellectual feel. I think Adachi Woodblock prints' ukiyo-e prints will match any space."
The Adachi special ukiyo-e frames , which are also hung in Mr. M's room, have been well received by many customers as they suit a variety of rooms, both Japanese and Western.
In addition to frames, there is one other thing that is important when incorporating paintings into interior design.
M-san: "I paid particular attention to how I displayed the artworks. In order to display art tastefully, I think it's important to carefully select what you display . Even if you have a lot of space to display things, if you don't cram everything in, but instead pay attention to leaving some space, I think you can create a sophisticated atmosphere."
Hospitality with "fragrance" and "Ukiyo-e"
Ms. M also says that the combination of her hobbies, aromatherapy and ukiyo-e, is the "best way to show hospitality" to visitors to her home.
Ms. M: "My hobby is aromatherapy, and I own a lot of scent-related items, such as incense, perfume, candles, and potpourri. In particular, the scents that have been around in Japan since ancient times, such as sandalwood, aloeswood, and agarwood, go perfectly with ukiyo-e. I think that by combining these scents with incense burners and candles, the image of the painting will be combined to create an even more wonderful space. "
What's more, she even gave us some recommended fragrances to go with the Harunobu work "February: Waterside Plum" that she currently has on display.
M-san: "As for aroma candles, I would recommend MAD et LEN's "FIGUE." I think it perfectly matches the moist nighttime atmosphere and the chic, stoic rendezvous between the boy and girl depicted in the work. As for incense, the image of elegance and tranquility of agarwood seems to overlap with the elegance and gentleness of this work."
Listening to their story gave me the opportunity to think again about the many other ways we can propose ways to allow everyone to further enjoy Adachi Woodblock prints' ukiyo-e as interior decorations.
Finally, we asked about his outlook for how ukiyo-e will be enjoyed in the future.
I want to enjoy Ukiyo-e in a Japanese modern style interior.
-Finally, please tell us how you would like to enjoy ukiyo-e in the future.
M-san: "I have a few visions. First of all, I would like to continue to enjoy changing out new things depending on the season and my mood, just like before . Also, I like the Japanese modern style, so it would be nice to find an ukiyo-e print that fits that taste.
For example, we have a Sendai chest of drawers at the boundary between the living room and dining room, and we would like to find a piece that matches this chest of drawers and the indigo-colored entrance rug.
After the interview, he sent us a photo of Harunobu's "February: Plum Blossoms by the Waterside" displayed next to this Sendai chest of drawers!
It goes well with other pottery and wallpaper, and looks great when matched together.
Ms. M said she would like to continue enjoying Ukiyo-e in conjunction with interior design. Thank you very much for your cooperation in this interview. Next time, I will use the photos of her home and her dog that I saw today as a reference and recommend a piece that she can enjoy together with her dog.
From Hiroshige's "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo," the adorable puppy in "Takanawa Ushimachi" is heartwarming.
And "Kyobashi Bamboo" depicts the wholesale district of Kyobashi, with bamboo lumber lined up along the riverbank. Since the combination of "bamboo" and "dog" makes "laugh," we would also like to suggest this as a place for family get-togethers.