Chinese Interior Design - Bringing Eastern
Culture To The Western World
Chinese interior design is
one area of interior design that is often misunderstood by
many. Sure, we see Chinese art here in the West, but getting a
sense of the history, tranquillity, and peace isn't always easy
to interpret. One thing is for sure though; Chinese interior
design can turn an ordinary design into something
extraordinary. This article will help you better understand the
aspects of this ancient culture and their designs.
The Basics of Chinese Interior
Design
One of the things you find with most all aspects of Chinese
Interior Design is the screens which are used for room
decoration and privacy. Traditionally the screens were lattice
frames with translucent fabric or paper providing privacy and
design. Screens are now made of more elaborate materials
including beautifully carved woods and bamboo with ivory and
fine metal inlays. These screens create a sense of mystery
while adding considerable beauty. Many people now use these
screens even with other types of interior design.
Another basic of Chinese interior design is keeping a room
very simple with rich and elegant objects skillfully placed for
maximum affect. The Chinese tradition is that rather than have
many mediocre objects in a room that one or two fine quality
objects are the focal point. This focus dictates that the rooms
will remain simple, airy and light.
The Art of Feng Shui
So much of the Chinese interior design is based upon the art
of Feng Shui. Feng Shui is actually a spiritual form of living
based in Chinese mysticism and belief. When using Feng Shui in
interior design, furnishings, objects and colors are carefully
chosen and placed to benefit the place and people. By using
Feng Shui in this type of interior design the belief is a
person will have benefits in love, health and finances.
There are many professional consultants on the art of Feng
Shui which will help analyze a person and their surroundings to
help determine what steps need to be taken for the most
enrichment in the surroundings and personal life of an
individual.
Adding Chinese Interior Design
Accents
Sometimes a person likes the look of Chinese interior design
but does not want to completely decorate this way. It is very
simple to add the basics of Chinese design into other types of
design without things looking out of place.
Keeping a room very simple with few objects can be a basic
for any design while also holding to Chinese tradition. And the
use of screens for room dividers is a wonderful idea in most
situations. It is also nice to pick a piece of Chinese art for
placement in a home; for instance Chinese pottery and paintings
will create a sense of exotic culture which will be enjoyable
and impressive.
If you are looking for a new type of design in your home,
you may want to take a closer look at Chinese interior design.
The peace and tranquillity it provides is unmatched in most
home designs.
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