Home Decorating - Asian Inspired Home Decorating

With gorgeous fabrics, vibrant colors and rich textures, Asian-inspired home decor captures the imagination like nothing else. Walking into a room that has been decorated incorporating the Asia theme is like walking into a world filled with royal grandeur. This majestic look comes at a price so be prepared to pay high decorating bills if this is your choice in home decor. However, the end result will be well worth the price you have to pay.

Because Asian home decor relies so heavily upon rich fabrics and deep, dark colors it may not always be a good idea to have the whole house done up in this theme. In fact doing up the entire home in this theme can be quite overwhelming. Far better to focus on doing up just one or two rooms using this theme so that it creates a focal point of interest.

Asian Decor in the Dining Room

The dining room is a good starting point. Drinking tea is an important part of the Asian culture. Japanese or Chinese tea pots or tea cups would fit in very well with the Asian home deco theme. Bamboo table mats, chopsticks and chopstick holder, all make great enhancements at any meal setting.

Asian Decor in the Bathroom

Another room that you can incorporate the Asian look in, is the bathroom. Asian decor has a lot of relaxing accents, which can be used in the bathroom and which serve the purpose of washing away the stresses of the day; think candles, waterproof calligraphy, figurines and other assorted Asian artwork. A fountain in the bathroom, even a small one, would tie in all the Asian decor elements for a look that is fabulous yet relaxing and soothing. Plenty of storage room is a must as the Asian look is clean and uncluttered.

Asian Decor in the Bedroom

However, if you love your dining room and bathroom look good as they are but you still want to incorporate the Asian theme in at least one room, the bedroom is a great choice. Rich highly embroidered fabrics set off with delicate rice paper window coverings to give you the necessary privacy, framed calligraphy or Oriental art and candles everywhere can transform your bedroom into a romantic Asian haven. Replace all harsh overhead lights with indirect lighting and wall scones to give the room a truly sensuous look. An intricately carved Asian screen makes a wonderful addition to any Asian bedroom. It enhances the room with its sheer artistry and is also functional as it can be used to keep cluttered areas and piles of clothes hidden away.

While it could take a fair amount of time and money to incorporate the Asian look into your home, the stunning end results are definitely worth it. While shopping for your Asian home decor theme, keep in mind that it is worth buying the most expensive fabric you can afford. Cheap Asian fabrics can look tacky and gaudy and will detract rather than enhance your overall home decor.