How to Design an Asian Bedroom
Asian-influenced design should be balanced and simple. You can create an exotic Asian-themed bedroom with a little paint and a few simple and inexpensive accessories and window dressings. Before you know it, you will be in a state of Zen while relaxing in your Asian-inspired bedroom. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Paint
- Solid-colored or muted-patterned bedding
- Natural-fiber area rugs
- Bamboo Roman shades
Instructions
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Choose a wall color. For the walls, choose a warm and rich earth tone like a muted olive green or, if you prefer darker colors, a warm and rich burgundy.
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Buy new bedding. Choose solid-colored or muted-patterned bedding that complement your wall color. Resist any bold or bright patterns; they are too busy and create "visual noise."
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Hang curtains. Bamboo Roman shades are an excellent choice. If the price of real bamboo shades is a little too steep, try imitation bamboo shades. No one will know the difference.
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Purchase a few area rugs. Buy natural-fiber area rugs like those made of jute, sisal or sea grass.
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Choose accessories. To give balance to the predominately straight and geometric lines of the room, buy soft and curvy accessories. These accessories also will add interest and personality to your Asian-inspired bedroom.
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Consider purchasing a bedside fountain. Moving water is considered to be good "chi" or energy, because as it moves, it cleanses. Aside from the chi factor, fountains are soothing.
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Tips & Warnings
Buy a few interior design magazines to help you find inspiration.
Nix the black lacquer for large items. If you must have black lacquer, use it very sparingly. For example, a black lacquer jewelry box with a mother of pearl inlay is beautiful. A black lacquer dresser? Not so much.
Don't overdo it. Too many accessories, pictures and all-around clutter creates visual noise and is not relaxing.
