Modern Design Twist: Asian Inspired Color & Design

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Asian Inspired Color & Design

Color & Design Ideas Inspired by Asia- One of the most compelling aspects about Asian inspired design is that you see things for the mood they create. Asian design is simple and at the same time very compelling, always with a nod to nature & reflecting it's beauty. Another important part is that attention is given to proportion, balance, texture, and tone. Colors that are rich in saturation and deep are very compelling. They grab your attention while staying grounded at the same time. Common color themes are Silver & Lotus (usually white or red, & sometimes blue lotus) . Golden & Fig or green tones that are used in combination with some shade of a warm yellow tone. For the deeper tones Coffee Bean colors are used as well as Black Lacquer. Texture and use of contrasting materials are often the focus of Asian design. Simplicity at it's best! Try incoporating some Asian design & color into your home...it's a fresh approach that never goes out of style.

This bath is a great example of lotus & fig colors
with coffee browns to ground the space and give it warmth.

Golden & fig tones make this outdoor space cozy, nature
helps out with all the lovely green tones. The space has
a great sense of peace. (photo from comfortablehomedesign.com)

East meets West! Nice way to incorporate the clean lines
of Asian style with a contempory home.
(photo from elledecor.com)

This bathroom offers a great mix of materials. The warm smooth
use of the wood against the cool crisp white ceramic tub and all this
alongside the glass and brick wall. The wall of glass with all the
beautiful greens adds a feeling of peace. A real oasis!

(photo courtesy of lookbook.elledecor.com)

Nice pop of red color in this room with this chest!

Lastly....this great Asian Restaurant sums it up by showing all of the inspiring ideas...what a wonderful mood that has been created by the use of color, texture, and lovely materials.