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Tired of your drab living room or bedroom?  Taking your living room or bedroom on an Oriental adventure could be the perfect excursion.  Asian inspired decor can be a simple but elegant look that’s easy to achieve provided you control your impulse to over-decorate.  In truth, it’s the simplicity of design and uncluttered feel that make the most of Asian design.  With Asian inspired style, less is more.

Color:  For the walls, think beige or tan, inspired by aged bamboo or rice parchment. The neutrality of the beige tone sets the stage for an exploration of some Asian inspired colors at the bolder end of the color spectrum.  Blacks and whites are well-suited to Asian decor.  Green factors heavily into many Asian designs. They can range from the vivid greens of the bamboo jungle to the subtle luxury of a jade sculpture.  Use a health splash of red and gold to transport your guests to the Far East.

Floors: An obvious choice is bamboo flooring which looks great but can be costly.  most home improvement stores offer bamboo look laminate flooring. Any wood flooring should do just fine.  Terracotta tiling is another great option, but light stone and ceramic tile look great too.  It might seem like an oriental rug is a requirement, but avoid the temptation and potential expense.  A natural fiber rig is likely to be a more pleasing solution.The loomed structure and natural fibers are perfectly suited to your Asian themed room.A 6′ rug should run you somewhere in the $200 range.  If you’re on a budget, find a synthetic or wool blend or a second-hand rug.

Silk drapes in dramatic colors can be the perfect look for window treatments. Consider using gold cord and tassels to pull them back and take advantage of the ambient light.   Roll-up bamboo shades are a great selection when you’re looking to create a more casual mood. You can find bamboo blinds that are painted in Asian themes with calligraphy, classical oriental art of Asian symbols.

Lighting: Oriental lanterns come in all shapes, colors and sizes. You’ll find one to suit your budget for sure.   these are great.  Consider using candles to set the perfect mood.  Do your best to avoid modern or period-specific lighting.  Water plays an important role in Asian culture, so a lighted water treatment or fountain might make a good substitute for a lamp.

The smart shopper can find a bargain anywhere, but if you’re going to splurge this is the area to do it.  Traditional lacquered furniture is a mainstay of Asian décor.  Most often found a highly polished black, red, gold or white it’s a centerpiece accent that can bring the Asian influenced theme together.  Think about a small table, trunk, armoire or stool.  These pieces are usually hand painted with unique designs, florals and landscapes or with scenes of every day Chinese life.  Wicker and Bamboo furniture will be perfectly welcome in your Asian decorated room as well.

Decorations: This is an opportunity to exercise your inner designer and have a blast.  A Shonji divider can be used to separate the room and create more intimate areas. Buddha decor can be a fun, funky option.  Considering displaying a few Buddha figurines in various poses. To add a bit of whimsy to your room consider a laughing Buddha statue.  Feng Shui princicples are based on promoting positive energy but there ideas are equally suited to good design.

Carvings in jade, porcelain statues and figurines, silk paintings and Asian wall art are all great choices.  The addition of a porcelain vase or oriental fishbowl makes a strong Asian inspired decor accessory.  Bonsai trees, Asian plants, tea jars, Asian clocks and mirrors work great too. The possibilities are as limitless as the imagination.

Have a blast with all the great decorating options, just remember that in the case of Asian-themed decorating it’s important not to overdo it.  Keep the room sparse and free of clutter to get the desired effect.  Don’t overdo it. Use a few key decorative accessories to project your theme. You can always add more later.