Take a Room in Your Home on an Asian Adventure
ByWondering how you can improve the look of your home with something exotic and unique? An exotic adventure to the Far East could be just the ticket. Asian decor is an elegant simple solution to bring life to a room. Just resist the urge to over-decorate. In fact, when planning out your Asian decorating adventure, simplicity is the key to success. No need to overdo it, when it comes to Asian themed decorating, less is more.
Color: For the walls, think beige or tan, inspired by aged bamboo or rice parchment. This will create a nice base color for the room that can be accented with some bolder, Asian inspired colors. Liberal use of black and white in furniture and accents can be desirable. Green factors heavily into many Asian designs. They can range from the vivid greens of the bamboo jungle to the subtle luxury of a jade sculpture. Use a health splash of red and gold to transport your guests to the Far East.
Floors: Bamboo flooring is an obvious, but sometimes expensive flooring solution to create that Asian inspired feel in a room. Bamboo-look laminate flooring is less expensive alternative, but any wood flooring is suitable in your new Asian room. Terracotta tiling is another great option, but light stone and ceramic tile look great too. While an oriental rug might seem like an obvious choice, consider passing on it. Optionally, consider a natural fiber rug like a jute rug.This loomed, natural fiber alternative offers a simple solution that supports your design theme well.You should be able to find a 6' x 9' rug in the $200 range. If you're on a budget, consider a wool blend or synthetic version.
If you prefer drapes in the windows, look for silk with a nice sheen and tie them back with gold cord that's tasseled. Roll-up bamboo shades are a great selection when you're looking to create a more casual mood. You can find bamboo blinds that are painted in Asian themes with calligraphy, classical oriental art of Asian symbols.
Lighting: Japanese Lanterns come in dozens of shapes and sizes to suit any taste or budget. These are perfect. Consider using candles to set the perfect mood. Try not to use lighting that's contemporary or associated with a specific era. A lighted water fountain can be a gread stand-in for a lamp that creates a true Asian atmosphere.
Furniture: This is an area where you may want to splurge. Traditional lacquered furniture is a mainstay of Asian d©cor. Most often found a highly polished black, red, gold or white it's a centerpiece accent that can bring the Asian influenced theme together. Think about a small table, trunk, armoire or stool. Lacquer furniture is usually quite ornate decorated with scenes of flowers, landscapes and Chinese symbols. Bamboo furniture and wicker are also excellent choices for Asian inspired d©cor.
Decorations: Now you get to really have some fun. Make bold decisions, just remember the axiom that “less is more”. For function, consider a Shonji room divider available in hundreds of looks and colors. A Buddha statue makes a great Asian decor accent or you might consider a statue of Kuan Yin. To add a bit of whimsy to your room consider a laughing Buddha statue. It's worth doing some research on Feng Shui to get a feel for how this decorating philosophy can be leveraged.
Oriental fans and umbrellas are a great choice for the wall. Silk paintings, Asian themed wall reliefs and lacquired wall art are all exceptional choices. Add an oriental fishbowl or porcelain vase. It makes a great Asian decor accent. Ginger or tea jars, bonsai trees, bamboo plants, Asian clocks and mirros are all excellent decorating options. The only thing standing in the way of your perfect Asian inspired room is lack of imagination.
Have a blast with all the great decorating options, just remember that in the case of Asian-themed decorating it's important not to overdo it. A cluttered room won't give you the desired effect. Let a few key pieces in the room carry the theme and emphasize the approach that less is more.
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