| Traditional Asian designs have now been modified and | | | | Asian-inspired room. Woven baskets and boxes are |
| "modernized" to adapt to present times, without | | | | also interesting pieces for additional storage. These |
| deviating from the principle or purpose for which it was | | | | items also perform dual functions. So you see a low |
| created. That is why Asian designs are gaining | | | | chest that doubles as a display cabinet, or a dresser |
| popularity in the West. Here are some Asian bedroom | | | | with several pull-out drawers for more storage. As for |
| designs that you can incorporate in your own | | | | seating, a wood chair or two may be found inside an |
| bedroom. | | | | Asian bedroom. But quite more often, seating is done |
| A low Japanese platform bed is one Asian item that | | | | on the floor. That is why it is not uncommon to see |
| has invaded the Western bedroom. With white cotton | | | | printed rugs or bamboo mats and cushions lying on the |
| sheets and some colored pillows to highlight the dark | | | | floor. |
| wood, this creates a spa-like ambiance that is truly | | | | Other accessories may be added to the room, like |
| bliss. Or if you like, you can use a four-poster or | | | | brass mirrors, jars, or paintings. To highlight your Asian |
| canopy bed and drape them with sheer cloth. In the | | | | pieces, paint the walls with a contrasting color. But be |
| past, these cloths were used to keep mosquitoes and | | | | careful so as not to make the colors clash. The |
| other insects out. When drawn back, the fabric flows | | | | shades must still complement each other. As for the |
| in soft romantic ruffles to frame the bed. There are | | | | flooring, wood is the most popular choice. You do not |
| also sturdy bamboo beds and tatami mats that you | | | | need to use natural wood, as this is rather expensive |
| can use in your bedroom. Add some throw pillows | | | | and difficult to install. Look for laminate flooring designs |
| with Indian prints for texture and color. | | | | and wood tiles that are Asian-looking. You can also |
| Furniture is rather simple and functional. Designs are | | | | use cork or bamboo tiles. Recessed lights complete |
| usually linear and classy. Wooden cabinets are usually | | | | the simple look of the room. However, you can also |
| built with straight lines and are painted with a natural or | | | | use floor lamps or hanging lamps that give soft lighting. |
| dark finish. Chests provide for storage in an | | | | |