I Want That Asian-Inspired Look!

Our platform Feng Shui bed, with a low profile and clean, space efficient lines is a classic example of Asian-inspired style.

What you want: Minimalist design rife with cultured sophistication, this is a style that transports you to a haven of alluring lines and meditative tranquility.

Colors: Work within nature's palette to achieve your Asian-inspired style, which should begin with an off-white background or similar hue. Add color with the lush green found in bamboo plants or the softer green of jade. Bamboo furniture will insert pale yellow or earthy brown touches that inspire calm. Use bolder colors, like red and black, as energizing accents when a section of the room is looking a little flat.

Let nature and cultural significance color your Asian-inspired room!

If you wish to invest a cultural depth into your design, also consider studying up on the cultural meaning of your chosen color and the art of feng shui in relation to color. For instance, red represents the element of fire in traditional Chinese culture, but is also linked to notions of warmth, strength and attraction in feng shui.

Floor: Just as with color, keep things natural on your floor. Asian-style rooms usually feature smooth wood, terra cotta or stone. Toss a durable jute or sisal rug down to ward off the floor's chill, and if your room is looking a bit dull, or you want extra warmth and comfort, invest in an Oriental rug with traditional Asian symbols like Eastern dragons, lotus flowers, etc. Tatami mats also go far to solidify the Asiatic feel. You can find these rug styles here.

Lighting: The classic paper lantern. Simple, beautiful and the perfect accent for an Asian-inspired look. Browse GREENCulture's wide selection of lighting styles that capture the essence of this design staple with modern convenience. Light is diffused through faux or true paper shades for a soothing radiance that softens the straight lines that define your living space. Lantern frames should be black or in deep, rich colors for dramatic contrast against the white or natural paper tone.

Our Dojo, Jada, Kyoto, Kabuki and Tokushima floor lamps only hint the exciting variety that awaits you when you go with an Asian-inspired look.

Furniture: With Asian-style furniture, you'll find low, clean lines that go a long way to achieve a modern, sensuous look. Items are relatively simple, but may show a bit of flash with lacquered or inlayed surfaces. Practicality and space-efficiency is a priority within this design realm, so select chests that are perfect for stowing odds and ends and also look lovely serving as a console table. Placing a few pieces of bamboo or rattan furniture enhances the style and is a wonderful alternative to the tropical hardwoods that may not come from sustainable sources or plantations (GREENCulture is committed to selling items manufactured from sustainable lumber). Lastly, don't forget the futon! Use it alone and tuck away when not in use, or place it on a Western futon bed frame.

Accents: Have fun with accents, it's your chance to put your signature stamp on the room. If you have a studio apartment and yearn for separate sections of living space, use screens to create the illusion of smaller, intimate areas. Mix things up with jade figurines, bamboo trays, a favorite painting of cherry blossoms, or a prettily displayed bonsai tree or lucky bamboo in an earthenware pot. Fabric patterns that work well in this style include cranes and tigers, flowers or Chinese calligraphy.

Bamboo is an eco-friendly, sustainable product that provides warm tone and texture to any living space.