Incorporating Asian-Inspired Style into Modern Décor

Asian-inspired decor started gaining momentum and it can, nowadays, be found embellishing many a contemporary home. The reason behind this popularity probably lies in this style’s clean look and soothing forms, and there’s just something about it that boosts serenity. Now, since in both the modern and the Asian-inspired style there’s really no room for clutter – and we know that clutter negatively affects our mood – marrying the two into a single unity becomes a clear choice.

 

So, let’s find out more about this trend. See how we can implement it in our homes. Turning them into sophisticated but energetic oases.

 

Zen-Up the Area

To reflect true Zen in your interior design, everything should be in perfect balance. Now, a lot of people would be mistaken, assuming that balancing the lookout involves going for the perfect symmetry, whereas – in reality – it has nothing to do with it. The perfect harmony can be achieved by introducing natural materials in your interior design, going for a sleek furniture with clean lines and edges and incorporating the neutral colour palette.

 

Use Colour Where it Matters

As mentioned before, the Asian-inspired interior usually boasts various neutrals. However, it is not uncommon to find pops of colour in this style either. But they are mostly used to emphasize an important design element. So, go for colours like yellow and red to bring attention to pieces that hold some special meaning for you.

 

Energy Flow is Key

Since energy plays a key role in the Zen philosophy, it’s no wonder that bright areas with an open floor plan make an excellent base ground for introducing the Asian-inspired style. Lots of room where the positive energy can freely flow throughout the space are the easiest areas to Zen up. However, make sure there’s plenty of light coming in the room – literal energy. Introduce some other energy source (like potted plants – life energy) into darker corners and areas that are not touched by light.

 

The Circle of Life

An interesting thing to mention is that the motif of a circle plays a huge role in the Asian décor. It is believed that the circle represents the sun – the ultimate source of energy. Therefore, try incorporating various round elements in your design, and for a true wow effect you can even display some decorative Chinese homewares to tie the entire look together. Also, if you’re planning a big remodel, you can even incorporate moon doors into your design. These are not really doors in the traditional sense of the word. Rather, they are circular doorways whose role is to make a visual pause between two areas of the house, without affecting the energy flow, as traditional doors would.

Use bamboo wherever possible

There’s nothing that can instantly bring the Asian vibe into any room like the bamboo can. This beautiful plant can be used for making furniture, window treatments, flooring and even photo and mirror frames. Another awesome thing about bamboo is that it’s the fastest growing plant in the world, which makes it a perfect choice for people who want to include wood in their design but still want to be eco-friendly. So, don’t shy away from incorporating it into your interior design, because – trust us – it looks absolutely stunning. You can even add potted bamboo plants throughout your home, thus bringing the Zen vibe to a whole new level.

 

Pay your respects to Siddhartha Gautama

 

Siddhartha Gautama, better known as Buddha, is a traditional staple piece that can be found in any Asian-inspired interior. Therefore, incorporating a modern-day Buddha statue in your decor is the easiest way to bring the Asian influence to a whole new level. This single design piece will bring a whole new dimension to your Asian-inspired decor. Trying together the historical, religious and cultural essence.

As you can see, incorporating the Asian-inspired style into your modern decor is not that difficult. There are numerous ways you can achieve this look that doesn’t require hefty investments or big remodelling projects but bring numerous benefits regarding your inner peace and your overall well-being.