Zen Room Styles

Stacked stones are a natural accessory to include in a Zen-inspired room.

Using Zen as a theme to decorate your home requires you to create rooms that are relaxing and simple, that focus on tranquility and peace. Zen is a form of Buddhism that values meditation and inner spirituality. When incorporating these philosophies into an interior design, the room should be uncluttered, clean and promote inner calm. Does this Spark an idea?

Color

When creating a Zen interior design, you must strive for balance in your choices. Each piece of furniture should flow perfectly, and the colors should compliment one another. The color choices for a Zen room should be neutral and natural. Use neutral shades such as white and cream to cover the walls, and add splashes of color in natural shades throughout the room with your accessories.

Accessories

Keep accessories and decorative items to a minimum in your Zen-inspired room. Natural items coordinate well in this interior design choice. Consider accessories that use water, stones and plants to accessorize the room. A tabletop water fountain provides a beautiful accessory that also adds the relaxing sound of water to the room. Use as much natural lighting in a Zen room as possible.

Textures

Hand-woven rugs, rice paper lampshades and silk fabrics provide texture to a Zen room without overwhelming the senses. Use wood for the furnishings in the room to maintain the natural appeal. Use paper screens to decorate a wall with a simple and elegant design.

Minimalist

When placing furnishings, create open spaces in the room. Keep the pieces to a minimum and include only what you must have for relaxation and function. Accent tables and overly ornate pieces do not fit the clean lines and minimalist look in a Zen-inspired room. Each item in a Zen room should have a function. Zen is not a design style, it is a way to arrange the items in a room to create a sense of balance. Keep all unnecessary items out of the room to create an uncluttered place in the home to relax.

References

• Modern Interior Decorating: Decorating Zen Style- "Less is More" Decorating Tips
• Rental Decorating Digest: Japanese Style - Decorating With Asian Colors, Furnishings and Designs

Resources

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