Varieties of oriental interior: characteristics and features

The dominant in the beginning of the twenty-first century in the interior was the Asian style. Its latest versions create electrical connections that are tailored to European homes. Fashion trend - creativity and imagination of the decorator.

In addition to regional varieties of oriental interior, there is a common Asian direction. However, design projects rarely include such an extensive mixture of cultures and traditions in one Eastern theme.

First you need to decide whether a dark rich design pattern or a light, airy mood is preferable, which, of course, will require you to know the features of color palettes and decorative elements. If you choose a dark luxurious design, then it is advisable to focus on objects with black lacquered parts, if possible copies of the Ming Dynasty, when all the decorative arts of China reached the highest flowering. Lacquered furniture with curved lines and complex carvings.

Copper and ivory items, silver candlesticks, extremely artistic sculptures, screens covered with chic “golden” drawings (pagoda themes, dragons), all this is typical of “dark luxurious” design. The atmosphere is complemented by carefully thought-out sunny silky fabrics with beautiful motifs and lush wall-mounted carpets.

Dragons (figurines, scrolls) are a frequent and ubiquitous design motif in any oriental style. In the case of the "dark" design, dragons should be elegant in structure and delicate in the arrangement, so as not to seem intrusive and even inappropriate.

For all that, one should adhere to the golden mean, an abundance of furnishings, decorative ornaments will not create a feeling of luxury, rather “cluttered” if the room is not large. The main disclosure of the main topic. For example, use fewer Chinese objects, more Indian, very few Japanese or Southeast Asian. The furniture is black or brown, but not bulky, but occupying less space, but supporting the main theme.

In the "light" luxurious Asian room should be a larger number of Indonesian, Thai items. Rattan and teak furniture are a common choice. A dark wooden floor can serve as the basis for any design theme in an Asian style. In general, the floors can be from any tree or from bamboo, but in key areas with carpets or rugs, of original sizes and with ornaments that emphasize the theme of the room. A veneered baseboard, which can always be matched in color to almost any floor, perfectly complements the floor composition. Bamboo rugs, tatami mats or bamboo flooring emphasize the Japanese style, but any Asian design will look incredible with Chinese rugs, Tibetan rugs.

You can go further, so to speak, from “home to home”, and bring to your design stunning Persian woolen or Turkish carpets. When choosing a "light air" oriental interior, preference is Japanese or Thai style. The muted color scheme is in perfect harmony with ceramics, shoji on the wall.

Oriental vases are always a great choice for any Asian interior. Add interest on the shelves of mini fountains.

The walls can be a light brown or surprisingly warm Camel color (camel color). Tapestries, wood carvings, along with antique wooden chests such as tansu, fill the room with sophistication. Or it’s great to set the gong in the center of the room. Modest lighting fixtures will complement the interior, but Asian fixtures are an obvious choice.

Due to the vast nature of the oriental style, implying different styles, the following characteristics should be considered in order to help understand the themes available and the general ghosts of each design:

• The Chinese style is based on design features, highly detailed artwork presented in rich colors and valuable materials;
• The Chinese interior shows the famous elements of the real natural world and the famous fantasy landmarks (dragons). Wall carpets, dark colored furniture and upholstered furniture are common;
• India, which has its own design style, but still recognized as Asian, is characterized by the use of tapestries in bright red and blue colors.

Japanese design is absolute simplicity, relaxation and comfort in a small space. Colors are gray and green, but not bright shades, black and white. Fusuma, shoji, platform beds, artwork in black and white will perfectly help solve the Japanese problem. Porcelain Imari will bring an element of unobtrusive luxury to the minimalist style.

Korean design is a combination of Asian concepts; Japanese Tansu with copper decorative elements is seen in it. Simple rattan furniture, Buddha sculptures, blue and emerald ceramics are all features of the Thai interior.