Asian culture is unusual and diverse. From time immemorial, it has been exciting the thoughts of Europeans with its mystery, originality - and the reflection of this interest was fully manifested in the design of the premises. However, among the incredible variety of Asian trends, only the Chinese style in the interior was able to win the greatest popularity with its subtle combination of sophistication and exoticism. Its unique national flavor allows you to create an unrealistically calm and very cozy atmosphere in the house. Sometimes it seems that time here flows according to some special, smooth schedule that does not obey the laws of nature.
Admirers of Eastern teachings and professional designers know that Chinese style is not just hieroglyphs, paintings and fans on the walls. The decor of Chinese houses has been shaped and polished for centuries. It is based on the mysterious teachings of Feng Shui, which teaches the principles of the correct distribution of energy in the enclosed space of the house, helps to create a favorable microclimate and comfort in it.
Chinese style in the interior of the living room
When working on a modern interior in the Chinese spirit, you can focus on one of its two directions: either simply fill the house with elements that convey the original color of the style, or create a global design project, with the study of space, the location of functional areas according to the canons of Feng Shui, and after that polish the decor with accessories typical of Chinese culture.
Chinese style in the interior: conceptual features
For thousands of years, the Chinese have been decorating their homes in full accordance with the laws of nature and the distribution of energy. This allows them to create a peaceful and serene atmosphere in the home. And since Chinese culture is literally permeated with the interweaving of traditions, then in the interiors, in addition to the obligatory furnishings, there are always accessories that reflect the values of the people living in them.
The main feature of the Chinese interior is simplicity. The Chinese do not like it when the room is saturated with various decorative elements. They prefer to include only two or three items in the decor, but those that will be of real cultural value and will be placed in such a way that will help to present the presence of Chinese style in the interior with maximum effect.
Chinese style decor items
One of these items is a screen. She has a dual role. The screen both decorates the interior and serves as its functional detail. The screen, painted with national landscapes, enlivens the decor and allows you to feel alone.
Previously, only light materials were taken for the manufacture of such partitions. The thinnest fabric or rice paper was stretched over the weightless lattice frames of the structure. Today screens are made from quite a variety of materials. It can be bamboo, or expensive wood inlaid with ivory.It is desirable that the screen be foldable, then it can be easily moved to the part of the house where you need it. Using screens in decor is the easiest, but not the cheapest way to bring Chinese style to a European interior.
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Like any ethnic style, the Chinese interior also accepts only natural materials.
Walls
In the Chinese interior, these surfaces are most often plastered and painted, but you should not discount simple paper wallpapers, because their homeland is China. It is not forbidden to cover the walls with paintings of dwarf trees, colorful birds, mountain landscapes, flowering plants.
wallpaper with ornaments in the interior of the Chinese bedroom
Do not forget that each of these drawings carries a semantic load, so before applying it to the wall, take an interest in what the composition you have chosen tells about.
For modern interiors, it is important to use dark wood in wall decoration. As a rule, they make out only one of the surfaces. In such a simple way, experienced designers give the systematic Chinese style a slight contrast in the interior. The pattern of a wood paneled wall can enhance the beauty of the ceiling decor or be matched to match the flooring.
floors
To finish the floors in the Chinese interior, large stone tiles or massive boards of rich dark color, sometimes even with a slight reddish tint, are used. In some cases, it is allowed to cover the floors with a light board. The ideal solution would be bamboo flooring. As an alternative, one can consider laminate and mat types of carpet.
large floor tiles in a light color scheme in a Chinese living room
If you plan to use porcelain stoneware or other tiles, then its color scheme should be in the same spirit as for wood - the absence of pretentious patterns and unobtrusive tones.
ceilings
Perhaps the most unusual finish in the Chinese style, recreated in the interior, needs ceilings. By tradition, they are decorated in bright colors, but they are certainly made multi-level. Thus, it is possible to give the space volume and simulate the presence of the sun and sky in the room.
The ceiling can be decorated with wooden elements, the tone of which should contrast with the color of the main surface. Very often in the Chinese interior on the ceiling you can see a rectangular structure made of wood, decorated with lighting.
white duplex ceiling in chinese style room
Color solutions for Chinese interiors
The presence of bright colors for Chinese decor is a natural phenomenon. This is not surprising, because one of the most popular colors in China is red. Locals are sure that it brings good luck to the house, so feel free to lay a red carpet in the room. Yellow, blue, golden can be present as accents in the interior.
If you categorically do not accept the red color, but do not want to give up the idea of reproducing the Chinese style in one of the room interiors, you may well refuse it - believe me, tragedy will not happen. Red can be replaced with brown, tinted cream, milky white or beige. Such combinations are even more characteristic of modern Chinese decor. However, when changing the background of the interior, do not forget to make sure that the room is not clogged with unnecessary furniture.
Follow Chinese traditions and try to make the interior look as simple as possible, but at the same time really expensive.
Chinese style involves the maximum use of red in the interior
Chinese interior furniture
Chinese style accepts exclusively wooden furniture.It is great if it is made of oak, mahogany or olive wood, Manchurian walnut, sandalwood. Furniture frames are carefully polished, after which they are varnished in several layers. Furniture can be painted red and decorated with themed patterns. In addition to the main interior items, furniture made of bamboo, plywood and rattan can be introduced.
Chinese style is light and squat furniture in the interior. Most often it has geometrically clear shapes with sharp corners.
Chinese beds and sofas are low, and the wardrobes are spacious, but again, not due to the height, but due to the width and depth.
Stylish furniture is characterized by the use of such well-known European techniques as intarsia. In fact, these are carved decorations made of thin plywood. They can be presented in a wide range of colors and used to decorate tables and cabinet surfaces. The main difference between the Chinese version of intarsia is that the plywood decorations protrude in relief above the main surface, when, in the European interpretation, the decorations are immersed in it and form a single level plane.
furniture decorated with floral ornaments
A certain ascetic interior for the Chinese style is the norm, so do not be surprised if the bedroom contains nothing but a bed and a couple of bedside tables, and in the living room there is a sofa, a bamboo chair and the same unpretentious coffee table.
Speaking about the intricacies of furnishing, it is impossible not to return to the topic of screens that has already been raised earlier. After all, you must admit, it is difficult to imagine a truly Chinese style without the use of luxurious partitions in the interior. In modern variations, they are produced from plastic, thin plywood, bamboo and carved wood. Most often, these are compact folding structures, on the surface of which beautiful, eye-catching paintings are placed. The beauty of a screen for Chinese decor is that it can be assembled and removed from view at any time, freeing up space.
partitions - a mandatory attribute of the Chinese interior style
Accessories for Chinese decor
The selection of accessories for the Chinese interior is carried out very carefully, because you have not forgotten that the main thing is to keep lightness and spaciousness in the atmosphere of the room? And you will choose from what:
- Porcelain:
- floor vases;
- table vases;
- figurines;
- tea utensils
- Clay and ceramics:
- dolls;
- figurines;
- tableware.
chinese style accessories
- Bamboo, paper and textiles:
- rugs;
- napkins;
- fans;
- coasters.
- Metal:
- decorative crafts;
- forged items.
- Live plants in pots:
- peonies;
- orchids;
- chrysanthemums;
- dwarf trees.
If you decide to emphasize the presence of the Chinese style in your interior with paintings, then remember that the depiction of hieroglyphs, animals, people and everything else in Chinese culture is never done just like that. Each line symbolizes something and is endowed with a mystical or philosophical meaning. The Chinese believe that drawings can bring good luck to the house and protect them from problems. Europeans do not know this sacrament of reading painting, therefore, before placing any picture in the interior, it is better to ask about its semantic load from a person who understands ethnic culture.
metal decor items characteristic of Chinese style
Interior with Chinese motifs
Accessories that convey the diversity of Chinese culture will help to revive the existing interior and add mystery to it. Screens, fans, hieroglyphs - this is all, of course, interesting, but the most colorful and cheapest option is to decorate the room with the image of a dragon. This mythological monster is typical of the Chinese style and is always present in the interior of the inhabitants of the Celestial Empire.. Use this amazingly bright and picturesque character in the decor of your room - and the atmosphere in it will instantly come to life. The most difficult thing is not to overdo it with the introduction of specific accents. Decorating a room can be a real challenge. This business will require impeccable taste, but if you manage to achieve harmony, you will rest on your laurels and enjoy rave reviews from guests.
the use of natural materials in the Chinese style bedroom
Conclusion
The Chinese style in the interior is the prerogative of peaceful, extraordinary people who respect traditions. It is just perfect for connoisseurs of conciseness, non-standard solutions and bright colors. It will certainly appeal to lovers of philosophy in every direction, including the organization of special
combat atmosphere in the home space. If you are familiar with the above features, then you have found your ideal interior design style.
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