Introducing 'Homes with Nooks': New Lifestyle Concept Added to Living Style Proposals

Life Design Kabaya Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Kentaro Kubota / Headquarters: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture) presents its 'Living Style Proposals,' a curated collection of diverse design ideas and home-building concepts tailored to ideal lifestyles and housing preferences.

On July 3, 2026 (Friday), the company will launch its seventh style: 'Nook Style.' This innovative concept introduces an additional personal space within the home, offering a new way of living.

In recent years, the spread of telework and evolving lifestyles, accelerated by the pandemic, have diversified how people spend time at home. Additionally, rising home construction costs have increased interest in maximizing limited spaces to enhance living quality.

Against this backdrop, attention is growing toward the 'nook'—a small, cozy space within the home that allows individuals to connect loosely with family while enjoying personal time. Responding to this shift in housing values, the company introduces 'Nook Style' as a new lifestyle concept, offering a modest 'private retreat' within the home.

◆ What is a Nook?

The term 'nook' originates from Scottish dialect, meaning a 'comfortable, compact space.' It traces back to the 'inglenook,' a bench placed beside a fireplace. In contemporary Japan, a nook is widely recognized as a small, relaxing area within a home.

A space of approximately 1 to 3 tatami mats (1.65–4.95 sqm) is sufficient to create a nook, which can be used for hobbies, work, or children's play areas. Depending on wall and door placement, nooks can range from open, family-connected areas to cozy, secluded retreats—offering flexible spatial planning.

◆ Nook Style Planning

・Japanese-Style Room – Seclusion Level ★☆☆

An elevated Japanese-style room suitable for housework, napping, reading, or as a children's play area—highly versatile.

・Telework Space – Seclusion Level ★☆☆

A desk facing the living room, allowing standing work from the living side.

・Kids' Space – Seclusion Level ★☆☆

A study area for two children. Applying writable wallpaper turns the wall into a family message board.

・Reading Space – Seclusion Level ★★☆

Features curved drop walls and shelves that block sightlines, increasing seclusion—ideal for quiet activities like reading.

Additional Nook Style proposals available here.

About Life Design Kabaya's Living Style Proposals

Life Design Kabaya operates under the concept of 'Design Your Life,' aiming to design every aspect of human living. Through home-building, the company proposes innovative lifestyles and living styles.

The 'Living Style Proposals' visualize lifestyle-specific concepts in advance, enabling the company to better understand customer needs and deliver homes tailored to individual lifestyles. Rather than offering rigid packages, the proposals allow customers to easily incorporate various elements flexibly. Currently, seven styles are available, including 'Outdoor Style,' 'With Pet Style,' 'Built-in Style,' and the newly added 'Nook Style.'

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▼ About Life Design Kabaya https://lifedesign-kabaya.co.jp/

Life Design Kabaya has achieved 'No. 1 in the Chugoku Region for Five Consecutive Years (2020–2024, low-rise residential construction starts)' and 'No. 1 in Okayama Prefecture for Nine Consecutive Years (2016–2024, low-rise residential construction starts).' (Source: Housing Industry Research Institute)

Founded in Okayama in 1972, the company currently operates sales bases in Okayama, Hiroshima, Kagawa, Ehime, Hyogo, Tottori, Fukuoka, Okinawa, and Tokyo. (https://lifedesign-kabaya.co.jp/company/summary/) Beyond residential construction, it engages in a wide range of businesses, including CLT (cross-laminated timber) using domestic timber, real estate, renovation, exterior design, overseas operations, and special construction.

▼ Company Overview

Company Name: Life Design Kabaya Co., Ltd.

Established: December 1, 1972

President & CEO: Kentaro Kubota

Headquarters: 2-9-11 Nakasendo, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama 700-0964, Japan

▼ Business Activities

General contracting and construction of building projects / Franchise chain operations related to the above / Architectural design and construction supervision / Civil engineering design, contracting, construction, and supervision / Design, contracting, construction, and supervision of renovation and exterior projects / Real estate sales, brokerage, management, and consulting / Power generation and supply of electricity/heat using wind, solar, and geothermal energy / Cleaning services / Security services / Insurance agency and life insurance solicitation / All ancillary and related businesses