Bedroom in oriental style

The interior in oriental style is associated with the luxurious palaces of Arab sheikhs, where there is a lot of gold, elephant tusks and expensive fabrics. The interior of these rooms is truly amazing.

A small particle of the mysterious East can be brought into an ordinary city apartment, if you create a bedroom interior in a similar vein.

It should be noted that the oriental style is a loose concept, since the East is represented by more than one country, and each of them has its own rich culture. Among them are not only Arab states, but also countries located in northeast Asia: China, Japan, Taiwan. The interior of each of these countries has its own characteristics.

The Asian direction is represented by China and Japan.

Chinese interior is saturated with light. It is not customary to use a lot of furniture. Bed and other furnishings are low. This is explained by the fact that in all countries of the East it is customary to sit on the floor. Furniture is made only from natural wood.

In the decor there are easily recognizable traditional Chinese motifs: bamboo stalks, birds, goldfish, dragons, flowers. Painting with hieroglyphs often decorates rooms in this style.

You can hang traditional red lanterns in the room. They are not only used for lighting. Superstitious Chinese believe that they scare away evil spirits.

Another characteristic element of the interior is a fan. According to Chinese beliefs, he converts negative energy in the house into positive. In addition, its value varies depending on what is drawn on it and where it will be hung. For example, a fan with an image of spruce or cedar, placed on the eastern wall of the house, is responsible for health. And the same thing with a flock of fish in the wealth zone lures money to the house.

Believe it or not, everyone decides for himself.But the fact that the fan looks stylish and adds to the interior of Asian exotic is a fact.

Japanese style is slightly different from Chinese. It is characterized by minimalism, strict lines and restrained colors. The color scheme is usually limited to cream and chocolate or other similar shades. Be sure to have a red accent.

The paintings used are images of Japanese palaces and pagodas, sakura, lotuses, samurai, the sun. You can diversify discreet interior screens with traditional motifs. Japanese weapons will also look organic in such a room.

Maneki Neko will become an authentic trinket for decoration. This is a figurine of a cat, inviting with its paw, which the Japanese have long put in their homes. They believe that it attracts love, wealth and other benefits.

However, most often, speaking of the “Eastern” style in design, countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Morocco and other Arab states are meant.

A bedroom in the Arabian style can transfer anyone to the oriental fairy tale "A Thousand and One Nights."Only a brave and original person would dare to decorate his bedroom, imitating Moroccan palaces buried in luxury.

Furniture for a room in the Arabic style should be massive, made of precious woods of dark colors. The bed should be as low as possible. It is worth remembering that the Arabs were a nomadic people who used to sleep on the floor. And this fate did not bypass the sultans.

Since the bed is a central element of design, it should be decorated elegantly. Attention must attract headboard. It can be massive, made of carved wood with inlays. The canopy above the bed should resemble a tent and be made of expensive heavy fabrics, such as velvet or silk. In truly rich interiors, the columns of the bed are decorated with carvings, inlays of precious stone or even elephant tusks.

The room should have a lot of pillows of different shapes and sizes, which can be present not only on the bed, but also play the role of seating on the floor. Bedspreads and pillows are always decorated with elaborate embroidery, precious stones (in the modern version, of course, rhinestones replace them) and tassels.

Bedside tables can be replaced with characteristic polygonal Arabic tables with inlays or chests, which will give the interior even greater originality. They are installed on the lamp, suitable for style. It is permissible to hang Moroccan forged lamps above them, which are as functional as they are beautiful.

As the prototype of the Arabian interiors was a tent, the entire surface of the floor, and often the ceiling is covered with carpets. They do not always look like carpets familiar to a Russian resident. Many of them are very expensive because they are made using the nodular method of silk threads and covered with intricate patterns. They do not wear for decades. The second most popular material is wool.

In addition, the bedroom often served as a place for relaxing and receiving guests. Therefore, in the Arab interiors often arrange a corner to the side with a sofa with a beautiful upholstery, a low table for tea and pillows or Moroccan leather poufs. It can be placed in a niche and draped.

Arabian interior is widely used niche. Usually they have the form of lancet arches, which, in addition to the decorative purpose,plays a practical function. Previously, they hid their clothes, but now they are often the pedestal for the demonstration of accessories. The beds are also still installed in the niches, it looks very colorful.

Massive storage cabinets replace lower dressers and chests.

The room in the Arabic style is always a lot of textiles. They drape walls and niches, and you should not neglect this element in an effort to recreate a truly oriental interior.

Such an element is a traditional wooden mosaic. This is a delicate and painstaking work - cut tiny pieces out of various wood species, and then combine them into a single whole. Thus, tabletops and other interior items are decorated.

Arab ceramics with its complex patterns and rich colors will perfectly complement the interior in this style. Dishes, bowls and jugs, located around the room, will add to her unique oriental charm. From such trifles and the general spirit of the house.

Hammered dishes and wrought bronze lamps are often used in interior design in the East. Forging looks expensive and status-wise, which is probably why it is so loved in Arab countries.

In addition, a beautiful set of chess, large hourglasses, and hookah can act as accessories in such an interior.

A distinctive feature of the Arabian interior is a dark ceiling, resembling a starry sky. It can be plastered or covered with a cloth, as in a nomadic dwelling. Of course, it is not necessary to embody all the features of this style in a typical apartment and, if desired, the ceiling can be left just white or painted with a painting.

In general, Arabic design involves the use of rich bright colors: orange, mauve, crimson, azure, dark blue, red. Their vigorous combination can be diluted with calmer tones: sand, white, beige.

The furniture is usually made of dark polished wood or metal. In order for the room not to seem too gloomy or tiring, there must be a lot of natural light in it.

Many of the ideas of these luxurious interiors are not so easy to translate into the realities of Russian apartments. But some shifts in this direction can be made by adding purely oriental features.

The easiest way to start is with bedspreads and pillows. Patchwork blankets of bright colors or embroidered bedspreads with tassels will remind of faraway countries, as well as pillows made of velvet or iridescent chiffon.

Wrought iron lamps, which in a special way emit light, will help immerse the room in the mysterious twilight. They do not necessarily bring from the Arab countries, they are found in Russian stores. Above the windows you can place lambrequins, especially if it is not possible to build a characteristic pointed niche.

The walls can be repainted in a bright sunny shade, corresponding to the color scheme of the Arabic style, and the ceiling can be darkened. Adding even a few small things in the Arabic style, like plates or floor vases, can significantly change the look of the room.

Below are some great examples of oriental-style rooms.

Bedroom in the Chinese style is made in a restrained color scheme. Characteristic elements are a low spacious bed and a closet with partitions. The emphasis is on the image of a dragon on the wall in typical Chinese painting technique.

Spectacular snow-white bedroom recalls the blinding sands of the desert. The magnificent lancet niche with original lighting and Arabic-style windows immerse the person in the atmosphere of a fairy tale. Perfectly selected accessories such as a chandelier and a carved table add color to the interior.

A small bedroom looks impressive due to the use of juicy shades. Oriental accessories complete the look. A glance touches the gold-written Arabic script on the wall. This is a true authentic Oriental interior.

The most expressive detail of the interior is a luxurious wooden headboard, covered with carvings. It is worth paying attention to how beautifully the octagonal tables look like bedside tables. The repeating pattern in the room textile gives it a resemblance to a treasure box.

This design is easy to implement in any apartment. A custom-made lacquer headboard gave a special refinement to the interior. And the silver-colored accessories matching the style make you feel like in the East.

Design techniques and ideas for the embodiment of the bedroom in the Oriental style, see the following video.