If you wish to infuse your home with a touch of originality and exotic charm, turn your gaze toward the East. You can discover ideas and inspirations that will transform your spaces into a sanctuary of both elegance and mystery, providing an enveloping and unique experience.
The signature imprint of the Asian architecture, art and design is clearly manifested in modern European interiors. What comes to the surface is an extraordinary fusion of aesthetics, resulting in distinctive and captivating creations that masterfully celebrate their diversity and multicultural richness.
Major influences range from Zen to Feng Shui, from ceramics to sculptures, from wall decorations to wood floors, from colors to furniture… let’s explore this world to bring a hint of oriental influence to your home too!
Atmosphere
One of the most appreciated elements of Asian design might be the feeling of peace and quiet that can come from this type of environment. With statues and artwork that tell a story, soothing tones and neutral colors, soft lighting and smooth wood floors, when you enter such a room you immediately relax.
In Europe, as well, people have begun to talk about Feng Shui. It is a concept that aims to create harmony and balance through layout and furnishings, and it has influenced many design choices, creating more balanced and energetic environments.
Pottery and statues
Among the decorative elements there are ceramics and statues. They are able to capture the very essence of Asian culture. The most common include Buddhist sculptures, but we can also find accessories representing the four elements: earth, air, fire and water.
Or still quite common are ornaments made in the shape the of either a dragon, crane, cat or other animals, each with a different meaning according to the culture.
Then again, we have the blue and white ceramics that are so characteristic in China. Imagine a Chinese porcelain vase in a modern living room: this fusion creates spaces that tell stories, mixing ancient elements, cultural symbols and traditional art with a contemporary twist. This blend of East and West leads to interior spaces that reflect history and modernity in perfect symbiosis.
Color and patterns
Subtle colors such as beige, white and other neutral tones tend to occupy the color palette in Oriental homes.
But a neutral wall can be accentuated with bright colors by using artwork, pottery or any other decorative element.
Red and black are good choices for infusing a space with color.
Chinese culture attaches deep meanings to colors and symbols. This rich symbolism is often reflected in interior design, where red, a symbol of good fortune, can be used to create welcoming atmospheres. Contamination with our culture is achieved by integrating Chinese colors and cultural symbols to add meaning and depth to one’s spaces.
Materials
The use of traditional Chinese materials, such as silk, dark wood, and porcelain, has found fertile ground in design. The use of these traditional materials is not just a matter of aesthetics, but often carries with it a deep connection to Asian history and culture. European designers, fascinated by the craftsmanship and embedded history of these materials, integrate them into their designs to add an element of timeless authenticity and sophistication.
Palais Royal has the concept of cross-cultural contamination in its DNA.
You can discover our oriental collections Tattoo Age, Etè Savage, Legacy and Illusion.
