Creating Asian-Inspired Bedrooms

Sleeping in quarters where you are reminded of enigmatic rain forests, dazzling beaches, and quaint rice fields can be a relaxing experience. This is one of the features that an Asian-themed room can give you. Here are some suggestions on how you can capture the rich and colourful culture of this continent into the interiors of your bedroom.

One option is to paint your walls in a shade that depicts the tropical environment in the countries of Asia’s southeast area. Variants of green, brown, orange, and white are some of the common choices.

Your furniture should also be composed of pieces that are low to the floor. You can even do without a bed and instead use a bamboo or reed mat and futon mattress. Also, your choice of furnishings should be in dark wood. If you really want to have authentic products brought into your home, you can purchase some from the local tradesmen when you go on holiday in Asia.

To accessorise your sleeping quarters, select decorative items that are iconic to a certain place in the continent. For example, you can select wooden carvings of deities from Cambodia and Thailand, leather puppets from Indonesia, or a group of Igorot figurines from the Philippines. Framed pictures of rice paddies in Vietnam, beaches in Malaysia, and the like will also add to the natural composition of your sleeping space.

Draping a mosquito net or white fabrics over your bed will also be a nice touch to bring in an additional tropical feel to the room. Throw pillows with Thai silk cases and fabrics that showcase the intricate and skilled craftsmanship of the Southeast Asians are wonderful accents, too. Finally, installing bamboo blinds and low lights will complete the overall effect of a laidback yet refreshing bedroom reminiscent of the wonders of Asia.