Use colours, furniture and accessories that reflect Asian influences to create a striking yet serene ambience.

The Asian continent’s influence on home décor schemes is evident when you consider aspects like the colour schemes or accessories. The use of natural materials in furniture also reflects this growing trend.

The colour elements are mostly taken from china, india and some elements from japan, so there’s a profusion of bright reds, magnetas, purples, pumpkin oragnes, peacock turquoise, jade greens and royal blues being used as both as main and accent colours.

There are some aspects you need to keep in mind while getting your house repainted.

  • Colours such as classic black and white, as well as metallic sheens and accents can help to accentuate both the bright Asian-inspired hues and the softer, natural tones. Too much can get gaudy, but the right amount can truly compliment the room.

  • Textured painting could include striping, where two colours of the same paint but different sheen are alternated in stripes to create an exciting look.

  • Purples and greys are now coming back in full force. Metallic finishes are still a popular choice, including gold, silver or copper accents. Brushed nickel is now an attractive option. Metallic wallpapers are even coming back on the scene.

  • Gold or yellow metal accessories such as brass stand out beautifully with strong jewel-colours while neutral stone flooring compliments a bright colour palate. Earthy and grounded colours are another great option. Consider warm ivory with hints of burnt orange, avocado green or sunshine yellow and dark brown.

  • To give one room a dark and mysterious look, get the walls painted in dark purple or navy blue and install white mouldings and metallic accessories for a contrast effect. Crystalline blues and greens along with greys will give your rooms a bright and airy look.

  • Cool colours are ideal for creating a relaxing ambience that will help you to unwind at the end of a hard day’s work. Opt for pale shades of blue and purple to soften the mood and also add beauty to your rooms. They can  be teamed with a plain off-white or white carpet and white curtains give an extra effect.

  • Some other colour choices are a soothing shade of yellow or a wash of lavender, soft shades of yellow enlarge the look of a room.

  • Lavender softly accents space without overpowering it. When combined with similar tones in the blue family, the look can be romantic and subtle.

Let nature in

Create a feeling of spaciousness. Try getting rid of unnecessary walls, intergrating balconies and adding large windows to bring in more natural light and open rooms up to the outside surroundings.

There is also a trend towards getting ‘back to nature’ by exploring unique natural materials either as a furniture, flooring or as accents. Rattan furniture is getting increasingly popular for its colour mixes well with any upholstery, providing texture and nature to the living space, bringing style and grace to any room. The lightweight nature of rattan makes it very easy to move around and best of all it requires minimum car and maintenance.




 Bigger is better

When it comes to accessories, bigger is better if opulence is the theme you have in mind. Opt for oversized floral arrangements, plants, artwork, lamps and mirrors to add design drama and serve as a room’s main attraction. Carved framed, glazed pottery, textured pillows and ornate accents can be paired perfectly with simple, clean-lined furniture.

Tap into pattern power: Textiles and soft goods with retro patterns will give your room a unique look. Have one or two eclectic items like an owl shaped vase can create a sense of fantasy and play off the furniture’s natural elements.


Accent cushions in softer reds or pumpkin orange can be used to add some flair to move subtle coloured living rooms.