Russian tennis beauty Maria Sharapova, who dreamt of a career in architecture, has revealed that she designed her own home inspired by Japanese designs.
According to forbes.com, in her review of In Praise Of Shadows, an essay on Japanese aesthetics by Junichiro Tanizaki, Sharapova spoke about being fascinated by their simplicity of work.

“Throughout my tennis career, I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to explore incredible places all around the world. I developed a passion for travel and exploration from a young age, but I particularly fell in love with the culture and artistry of Japan. I am fascinated by Japanese architects and am constantly inspired by their work. Their use of space, natural light, and simplicity—all architectural qualities that I used when designing my own home,” she wrote.