East! At the mere mention of this word, temples and palaces, their majesty and mystery, the riot of the colors of nature and the singing of exotic birds come to our minds in our thoughts. The architecture of the east captures the views. And the interior of the rooms beckons and attracts with its harmony and tranquility. For many centuries the oriental style has not succumbed to the trends of the West, and therefore remains all the same unique and unrepeatable.
How should the interior look if you decided to decorate your house in the oriental style? It should be noted that the eastern style also has its own separate directions, it is mainly Asian (Japan, China) and Arabic (India, Egypt) styles.
Asian minimalism
Oriental style of Asian direction is characterized by light colors with contrasting bright accents. The main background is white, pale beige, sandy, gray, light brown in color. And the individual elements can be bright red, yellow or blue. It should be noted that the inhabitants of the east strictly adhere to the rules of the Feng Shui doctrine, so the chosen colors can bear a symbolic meaning. For example, red is associated with the environment for decision-making and with luck, and green, yellow and blue are best used in rooms intended for concentration and reflection. As a decoration in the oriental style, natural, natural materials are used. This tree, stone, bamboo, coconut fiber.
Japanese or Chinese styles - this is an abundance of light, space and minimal load of furniture. For example, an oriental-style living room may contain only a small rectangular sofa, a low wooden table, a pair of soft benches and a TV. All this will be enough. And to bring the spirit of the East, it is worth adding only small details - hand-painted vases, figurines, caskets, decorate the walls with ornaments of birds and flowers. Bathroom in Oriental style, too, should not be oversaturated with interior elements. It is better to use rectangular or round forms, hanging plumbing. Tile to choose with a texture for a natural material - cloth, bamboo or paper. These simple rules should be followed in the design of the rest of the apartment.
The Wealth of Arab Style
The Arabian style, as if in contrast to the Asian style, comes with an abundance of bright colors mixed with each other, vaulted ceilings, lace carving, playing light. A huge role is played by fabrics: carpets on walls and floors, canopies over beds, curtains and variegated pillows in oriental style. In the choice of textiles should not dwell on the uniformity, the color should saturate every element of the interior. For example, oriental-style curtains can be made from heavy curtain fabrics, with floral jacquard ornament and pattern, there may be shiny elements. On the edges of curtains usually fringed or fringed brushes.
Heat and cosiness in the interior will also bring light effects. In addition to basic lighting
Whichever direction, Asian or Arabic, you choose, your house or apartment in Oriental style will always be special, exotic and colorful. Let it be so cozy and warm in such an interior.