Design
April 22, 2015
LIVING MOTIF | The Living Motif
LIVING MOTIF
Consistently Proposing a Life with Art
Roppongi is transforming into a city centered on art and design, attracting an intelligent crowd.
We introduce a sophisticated shop in Roppongi that opened over a quarter-century ago, curating a lineage of fine design.
Photos and text by Koji Kato
Abundant Proposals for a Joyful and Rich Life
LIVING MOTIF, opened in 1981 as a directly managed store of Axis, is a pioneering lifestyle shop primarily dealing in interiors. Since its opening, Roppongi has been a cultural hub attracting highly sophisticated individuals. In recent years, the opening and renovation of three major cultural facilities, collectively known as the "Roppongi Art Triangle," have led to the area's transformation from a glamorous image of a sleepless city to a new center for cultural dissemination with its former tranquil atmosphere.

The spacious floor features corners designed to evoke various life scenes, allowing visitors to enjoy creative proposals that cater to the diverse lifestyles of modern living. In the Kitchen & Dining corner, one can handle kitchen tools from around the world and select the perfect tableware to adorn the dining table.
Modern Japanese items that blend seamlessly with the Japanese table and are indispensable are also abundant. Among them, the craft-like utensils, approached through the artistry of lacquerware, are treasures that gain character with long use. The proposals for interiors that can also be used outdoors are a testament to LIVING MOTIF's unique depth. Simply browsing these items at leisure evokes a sense of care, suggesting a desire for visitors to find moments of slow time amidst the hustle and bustle of urban life.

On the second floor, proposal-oriented corners for a joyful and rich life are abundant, including a travel-themed section and interior coordination for direct-use areas like home offices and bedrooms. All are displayed with the intention of actual use, brimming with ideas that can be immediately applied to daily life. The Business & Accessories and Stationery corner on the same floor offers functional and playful items to inspire creativity in often-impersonal office and workspaces. A section with handcrafted games evokes intellectual delight, exciting not only children but adults as well. The select bookshop "Bibliophile" in the basement gathers design-focused books, as well as high-end interior and architecture publications from around the world in a lounge-like atmosphere.
LIVING MOTIF consistently proposes a life enriched by art. Art can be both a spice and a solace in daily life. We encourage you to enjoy art as naturally as appreciating the beauty in everyday scenery. In Roppongi, a sleepless city known for its vibrant nightlife, this shop offers inspiration for a richer daily life, allowing both adults and children to enjoy leisurely moments alongside sophisticated interiors.

LIVING MOTIF
5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo AXIS Bldg B1F, 1F, 2F
Business Hours | 11:00 - 19:00
Regular Holidays | Open Daily
Tel. 03-3587-2784
http://www.livingmotif.com/home.html