L’Far East with its different cultures and philosophies it is certainly very fascinating. Even the houses in these distant places coherently reflect the culture and ideas of the place. Bringing these worlds into Western homes is absolutely possible, auction follow few tricks and knowing how to readjust colors, furniture and details to our needs.
What is oriental style
first of all we must start from the assumption that under the word Orient we group indiscriminately many distant and different countries. The Japanese style will be diametrically opposite to the Thai, Korean or Chinese style. The Red thread however, which connects all these realities to each other is the concept of home as a place of relaxation where you can relax and devote yourself to the cultivation of well-being and spirit. A whole series of elements of the space that characterize the taste and idea of the various countries contribute to achieving this goal.
Essential but not minimalist
Even if both styles point to the essence, the difference between the oriental and the minimalist one is that in the first are also allowed elements of decoration. Another difference is in the lines: in the East they are softer and more rounded unlike the minimal, which prefers straight lines.
In general, to respect the oriental style, the furniture as well as also beds, sofas and coffee tables go always chosen low but extremely functional. The idea is that every element of the space can be moved, changed and revolutionized with minimal effort. L’footprint must be minimal in order to let the light take over its role within the room. Even in some cases you can opt for eliminate furniture as we conceive it in the West: in particular it can be done in the sleeping area by eliminating the bed and preferring a futon, then a Japanese mattress in direct contact with the floor, or in the living room by choosing sofas with the same concept.
The choice of colors
The White is definitely the protagonist as well as the natural wood. Whether it is light to give a sense of greater airiness or dark, perhaps ancient, wood is absolutely an element not to be overlooked if you decide to furnish your home in an oriental style. Even in the bathroom the choice of putting a unique piece of furniture made of this material, perhaps inlaid and decorated, will make the mood you want to give to the house immediately recognizable. Me too’gold plays an important role: if dosed with care it can absolutely give a wonderful oriental atmosphere.
How to decorate the house
L’ancient Chinese art of pottery it is an element to take into consideration when you want to give an oriental touch to your home. Decorating rooms not only with precious vases but also with statues, perhaps in gold or wood, recalling religious figures such as the Buddhas, they are a great option. These elements thanks to their very recognizable characterization, they furnish the environment independently. And again, the bamboo sticks inserted in the vases immediately create a beautiful oriental atmosphere, but another idea may be to create a typical Japanese floral composition, or the Ikebana.
