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Decorating 101: Asian Decorating

There is beauty, elegance and boldness in the Asian style of decorating. For anyone looking to make a great impression with a home that exudes style and demands attention, this is the perfect style. This style might turn away those inclined towards relaxed tones, but it is defiantly one for those who adore the bold and dramatic! With the tips in this article, your home will be transformed into the envy of all that enter.

As surprising as this may sound, simplicity is one of the many things Asian décor has to offer. Eliminating clutter is no problem since furniture and accessories are kept to a minimum. Visual impact comes greatly relies on the use of bold and dramatic colors in the separate pieces.

Use of Bold, Dramatic Color
Asian décor usually uses red, black, gold and shades of tan, brown and grey for color, particularly in Japanese style decorating. A black lacquer finish is commonly used on furniture. Walls and trim may be in gold.

Incorporating Texture
Asian décor uses plenty of natural textures. Bamboo is of common use in furnishings, window coverings and plant containers. Wall prints can have paper surfaces, and the use of natural rock adds to the drama. You will usually find that bamboo plants are in containers adorned with red and gold hues.

Oriental Rugs are a Must
What is an essential part of completing the look of this style? Using oriental rugs! Contrary to many other styles of décor, the Asian style relies heavily on the floor. In this style of décor furnishings are chosen to complement or draw out the colors on the floor.

Other elements that are important to this style of décor are window accents and screens. Covering unattractive spaces or dividing the room can be done simply with the use of a Shoji screen. You can also use it to block a window. These elaborately decorated screens are of key importance to the oriental theme.

In order to provide a balance with the distinctive floorings and furnishing, the windows themselves are kept plain and basic. Windows are often simply accented or covered with bamboo or wooden blinds. Tan, grey or neutral furnishings can be complimented with golden window accents; and for a more Chinese approach, window accents often include tassels.

Just because Asian décor is dramatic, this doesn’t mean that it does not provide tranquility and peacefulness. Clutter should always be kept to a minimum, and bold accents along with the natural elements should be used in conjunction. You rooms will appear to be more enticing and dramatic, while keeping a and serene tone at the same time.

Take note of the décor the next time you find yourself in an oriental style restaurant. Finding more examples for this exquisite style of décor is as easy as going online, and like this you will have more ideas on how to use this look in your own home! There is no better way to make a simple home look elegant and bold than by using the Asian style of décor.

About the Author..
Leon Tuberman has been in the furniture and interior design industry for four decades. He is the owner and manager of popular furniture store in Los Angeles. They offer a huge assortment of solid wood furniture for your living room, bedroom and dining room that's built in the Heartland of America. Are you looking for a wooden chest for your child's bedroom or a bookshelf bookcase for your office then they probably have everything you need.

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