interior design
“ASIAN-STYLE INTERIORS
INSTANTLY EVOKE AN IMAGE OF SERENITY AND CALM.”
TAKE AWAY A CHINESE LOOK “An easy way to incorporate this trend into your home is with textiles and accessories,” says McCowan Hill. “For a bold look, go graphic with an illustrative geisha cushion, featuring ruby lips and endless fashion inspiration. “For on-point textures, stick to silk and brocade inspired by the hand craſtsmanship of the Far Orient.” If you want to increase your chances of good fortune, according to Chinese tradition, incorporate red into a scheme. Te colour is associated with good luck, and is a key theme for any New Year celebrations.
INVEST IN A TREASURE OF THE ORIENT Follow the ‘less is more’ rule to bring a simply decorated room to life, with an Eastern chest or cabinet. These are generally painted or lacquered, or embellished with landscapes, gardens or nature-inspired scenes.
MAKE IT ZEN Asian-style interiors instantly evoke an image of serenity and calm, perfect for sanctuaries where we can retreat and escape our fast-paced lifestyles. Keep the backdrop as neutral as possible. But remember, that does not have to mean white is the only option - pale or dark blue, or even and elegant grey will work well. Ten simply pay a nod to the East with a display of blue and white porcelain or china pieces, such as jars and vases.
DOUBLE UP FOR DRAMA When designing a room, interior decorators oſten double up on everything - from chairs and end tables to floor lamps - using symmetry to essentially create two matching halves within a space, that add up to one glamorous and harmonious setting. “When designing a contemporary home, I always like to add Eastern- inspired pieces. Placed correctly, they make a bold statement that adds a sense of tradition to a modern interior,” says Sue Jones, creative director, OKA.
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