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East Asian design has been one of the world's most popular and distinctive aesthetics for centuries. Rich with a healthy mix of functional and cultural elements, the countries of East Asia, including Japan, China, the Philippines and Thailand, have got the blend of then and the now right when it comes to all forms of design, most prominently interior design.
Tradition holds a heavy weight in Asia; unique cultural elements like wooden screen panels and cultural calligraphy are stapled features that set the design style apart.
Colour is also essential, and there are a few commonly used colours in East Asian design in general that make their way into interior design. Warm browns and pale creams find representation through design features like exposed wood, separating screens and matching furniture, whereas vivid colours like reds, blues and golds find their place through show pieces like artwork and statures. It's this kind of juxtaposition that keeps a space in balance.
So how do you incorporate East Asian design into your living space? You start by stripping it bare and building the room from the ground up. The most prominent philosophy consistent across the style is "Zen". The concept focuses on creating a peaceful atmosphere by keeping things minimal. East Asians believe in maintaining one's home uncluttered as it reflects one's mind.
Try this exercise, picture all of your possessions, and whatever does not serve you anymore, throw it away. I know this concept may seem a bit extreme due to sentimentality and because in the west, we associate the accumulation of worldly possessions with wealth, but how many of us have a corner of our home full of old records, out-of-date tech, wedding gifts, and cables that we never use but can't seem to get rid of because "they might come in handy one day."
Minimal design can be a refreshing change and deliver a striking artistic look when extravagant centrepieces are incorporated. They become the highlights of the room in an otherwise busy environment. East Asian design utilises pops of vivid colour, intricately painted designs and unique textures to draw the eyes in, highlighting the subjects with floods of natural light. Natural light and raw materials and elements are also something to consider. Bamboo sticks, traditional plants like bonsai trees and natural materials give the feeling of remaining connected to nature and keeping the air fresh and breathable. You can use these elements to Harmonise the interior and exterior of your home for a more synergistic feel.
We hope you consider a few of these ideas when building your own East Asian-inspired rooms. Maybe you can bring some much-needed "Zen" to create the peaceful home you've always wanted.
You can get the East Asian look by using particular decors to compliment your interiors and create a harmonious aura in your home. Check out the decors below.
