Having different cultures in our homes has become a very popular way of home decorating. One very popular style is Asian decor. You do not have to live in Japan or some other country to turn your home into a cultural piece of interest. You can add a touch of the Orient with a little imagination and some great decorating tips.
Some of the most popular items you can purchase to add Asian decor into your home:
1. Asian statue or sculpture
You can use Asian statues and sculptures to add the oriental theme into your home. Some of them most popular sculptures or statues are those that include Buddha, a historical and important person in their culture. The black stone statue of Buddha is widely used in Asian themed homes. These statues seem to bring with them a very calming nature and sense of harmony. It's not designated for one specific room, but it looks beautiful anywhere.
2. Asian wall scrolls
Asian wall scrolls make beautiful home decorating solutions to show off your love of the Orient. What many love about these, besides their beauty, is how easily they can be rolled up and stored away. Their appearance is more traditional than a typical framed painting or poster. Asian wall art has become very popular in the West and East, specifically those showing different characters including kanji characters. Many of the Asian wall designs are accompanied by Japanese or Chinese text.
3. Oriental plants
Oriental plants add a great touch of the Orient in your home as well as on the deck or in the yard. The bamboo plant is especially popular because of its ability to be planted outdoors or in a pot inside your home. The Japanese cherry blossom and Chinese tallow tree are two deciduous trees that are also widely used around homes as well. They look great when situated in front of a window where they can be viewed from indoors.
4. Oriental furniture
Asian furniture can be any type of Oriental furniture or accessories. Paper lanterns, Oriental umbrellas or Japanese styled tables all will project the sense of the Orient. Paper or bamboo Oriental lamps not only provide lighting but also make beautiful additions to your Asian decor. Shoji screens can be used as room dividers or decoration in your home and are known for their elegant simplicity and beauty. Just having one piece of exotic furniture can transform the entire feel of any room.
5. Entire room in the Oriental theme
Some people create an entire room in the Oriental theme. One example is the Japanese dining room where tatami mats, screens and Japanese dining tables and seats are put together to transport you and your guests to a place in Japan. A much simpler example is a section of the home that looks out onto a Japanese garden complete with Japanese stone statues and bridge. Whatever takes your fancy can be created.
So there you have it.
With this variety to choose from, you can quickly and easily show your interest in Oriental themed home objects. When you're looking for Asian objects for your home, you will be amazed at all the choices available.
Regardless of which culture you are looking for, these home decor items always add a lot to the decor of a home.
Tom Matherson is a writer for Worldwide Tapestries where you'll see a wide
collection of wall tapestry discounts to decorate any home, including a fine range of exotic
Asian tapestries and Oriental wall hangings as well as other genres of wall tapestry art to decorate your room or home.
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By: Tom Matherson
Published: 7/10/2008
