Handcrafted Shoji from Plane-Spoken Furniture Shoji transform a room by filtering and softening bright outdoor light. At night, interior light diffused through shoji both illuminates and reflects, creating a sense of quiet and privacy. Used in Japanese homes as sliding doors and room dividers, shoji are a versatile choice for Western homes. They may serve as interior and exterior doors, room partitions, pocket and closet doors, window and skylight treatments, and cabinet doors. The gentle touch required to operate shoji brings pleasure. This awareness furthers the enjoyment of shoji and influences one's interactions wtih the surrounding environment.   Shoji integrated with kitchen cabinets. Used in this way, shoji can lighten the look of wall cabinets in the kitchen. The classic shoji, most commonly referred to as ma-shoji. These shoji serve as interior partitions in this private residence. The shoji can be removed from the wood tracks for use elsewhere or stored away. Shoji can feature a wide variety of lattice patterns. The lattice are called kumiko. In this bath setting the kumiko are gently curved to soothing effect.   Plane-Spoken will design, craft, and install shoji to fit a variety of needs. You will find examples in our Portfolio section. Contact us for more ideas about how shoji can enhance your home or business.   Images and content ©2008 Plane-Spoken Furniture and its Licensors. All rights reserved. Web Site Design by Swartwerk Media, Inc.