Decorating with an Asian Theme
Wondering how you can improve the look of your home with something exotic and unique? Why not take your home on an exotic adventure to the Far East? 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. When it comes to Asian design, less is more.
Color: For the walls, think beige or tan, inspired by aged bamboo or rice parchment. These neutral tones will create a good base color that can be decorated with bolder Asian color combinations. Monochromatic colors can work well in Asian decor. 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: The obvious choice is bamboo floors but despite their beauty are not the cheapest option. Bamboo-look laminate flooring is less expensive alternative, but any wood flooring is suitable in your new Asian room. Ceramic or stone tile work very well in an Asian themed room, and terra-cotta tile is a natural fit. While an oriental rug might seem like an obvious choice, consider passing on it. A natural fiber rig is likely to be a more pleasing solution.The natural fiber and neutral tones make this a well-suited rug choice that supports the Asian design.A 6′ rug should run you somewhere in the $200 range. If you’re on a budget, find a synthetic or wool blend or a second-hand rug.
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: Chinese lanterns can be found in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes not to mention budget. These are perfect. The use of candles or faux candles can complement the room as well. Try not to use lighting that’s contemporary or associated with a specific era. A lighted water treatment can really set the mood in a room and makes a great substitute for a lamp.
If you’re going to break the budget, this is where you might want to do it. Traditional lacquered furniture is a mainstay of Asian décor. Often finished in a polished black tone, it can make a grand statement sure to please the eye. Armoires, curios, desks, small tables, or stools are all options. These furnishings generally painted with scenes of life, landscape or floral designs. Wicker and Bamboo furniture will be perfectly welcome in your Asian decorated room as well.
Decorations: This is an opportunity to exercise your inner designer and have a blast. For function, consider a Shonji room divider available in hundreds of looks and colors. You might consider a statue of Buddha or a sculpture of Kuan Yin in bronze, stone or brass. To add a bit of whimsy to your room consider a laughing Buddha statue. You may want to do a little research on Feng Shui as its theories will surely give you inspiration and instill your decorating ideas with meaning.
Jade carvings, Oriental wall fans, silk paintings, Asian wall reliefs or lacquered wall art are perfect Asian decorating choices. A Chinese vase or fishbowl on a stand will work well too. Ginger or tea jars, bonsai trees, bamboo plants, Asian clocks and mirros are all excellent decorating options.  The possibilities are as limitless as the imagination.
Have fun with the decorating possibilities, just keep in mind that to get an authentic Asian feel you need to exercise some restraint. 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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