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Posted by on November 28, 2007, 6:09 am
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. rnrnRed and Goldrn
rnBecause 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. rn
rnYet 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. rnrnFine FabricsrnrnAsia 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. rnrnIn
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. rnr
nFlowersrnrnWhile 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. rn
rnHome Decor Discount @ http://www.sogreat.bizrn
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