Asia always was for inhabitants of Europe something fascinating and novel. Many aspired to comprehending life and life of Japan or China. People began to make out interiors of the houses so that they corresponded to the cultures of these countries. The Asian style has almost instantly gained popularity which does not fall down and today, in this style the ease, functionality and elegance is combined, and for the most standard tasks original solutions are found.
The culture of Asia throughout many centuries was formed irrespective of outside influences. This results from the fact that the countries have been closed for strangers. Asian dwellings are filled with light, the spirit of minimalism reigns in them. In Asian style in each part there has to be balance, and excesses are considered as manifestation of vulgarity. In Asian interior there is a lot of free space that disposes to rest and relaxation.
As for color, decisions can be different as they depend on the country. China basic colors is red and black, and Japan tries not to use bright colors, giving preferences to natural shades yellow, green and brown. Often in finishing gold or gilding which can be seen on furniture or on decor objects is used.
At decoration of the walls it is recommended to avoid monotony, it is necessary to pay attention to east specifics, supplementing interior with the pictures capable to unite all design of the room in whole.
The Asian interior is impregnated with proximity with the nature therefore in it there has to be natural wood. Most often it is painted in black color and is lacquered. Perfectly in Asian interior the bamboo furniture, bamboo rugs or rugs from wattled grass looks. Blinds have to be from bamboo too.
It is not recommended to use too much furniture and it is impossible to forget that it has to be the most functional. For accommodation of guests it is possible to provide floor pillows. In Asian houses there are not enough walls, and the space is separated by screens with hieroglyphs or vegetable drawings. As Chinese and Japanese respectfully treat water, it is possible to establish aquariums or fountains in rooms. As ornament it is possible to use the Chinese or Japanese calligraphies.