The Tao of Asian Home Dcor

Asian homes range from wooden houses on stilts in the jungles of Thailand to tiny, super-efficient apartments in Tokyo. So there are a lot of inspirations to draw from when putting Asian home dcor in your dwelling. Many decorators draw on feng shui, minimalism, or tropical patterns to evoke an Asian look. Whether you prefer a simple Chinese teapot or an elaborate Vietnamese wall hanging, there are a few accessories that are necessary to Asian dcor. \r\n\r\nRed and Gold\r\n \r\nBecause of Chinese influence, red is a very popular Asian furniture color. Asian home dcor should incorporate at least one or two pieces of wood furniture painted in a rich, deep, patinated red. Real antique Chinese furniture does not generally have Chinese words or gaudy flowers painted on it. The furniture is about subtlety. \r\n \r\nYet mixed with carving and gilt, Asian home dcor can look subtle but also rich. Throughout Asia, adding a little gilt detail to furniture is common and tasteful. There is also a symbolism to the carving for people who know how to read it. Experts can tell where and why a piece was created just by looking at the kinds of patterns carved into the wood. \r\n\r\nFine Fabrics\r\n\r\nAsia was already home to a thriving silk industry thousands of years ago. While silk is still a luxury, it is also typical of fine Asian home dcor. This does not mean your whole couch must be upholstered in silk, but it does mean some throw pillows or a footstool covered in silk should be part of the look. Be creative with your choices. You could hang a picture of a woman wearing a kimono; for example, or you could hang a real kimono. The latter is definitely more interesting. \r\n\r\nIn Southeast Asia, batik or hand-woven textiles are popular. In Indonesia and Malaysia, intricate batiks are native attire for everyone from peasants to sultans. The best are hand-made in a restrained, geometric style. Some communities still weave on handlooms and create symmetric masterpieces with just a few colors of silk or cotton thread. Simply hanging one of the fabrics on the wall is a beautiful and authentic touch for your Asian home dcor. \r\n\r \nFlowers\r\n\r\nWhile Asian dcor might not utilize flowery fabrics, fresh flowers are a staple in the home. People in North America cannot get the inexpensive stems of orchid and lotus that are available in much of tropical Asia, but they should at least invest in some high-quality silk flowers, pictures or paintings of flowers. \r\n \r\nHome Decor Discount @

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