Japanese Bedroom Designs For The Modern Home

After a stressful and busy day, wouldn't it be nice totea table and a chair. If more storage is needed, a
come home to and rest in a quiet and uncluttered"tansu" or chest is placed. These chests are usually
bedroom? This feel is what a Japanese bedroommade of light wood such as elm, kiri or woven
gives. These Zen designs are proven to provide thebamboo. What's more, these chests are usually
sense of tranquility and relaxation that you need. Herestackable, so as not occupy a lot of space. The
are some Japanese bedroom designs that you mayfurniture also serves a dual purpose. The dresser has
use for your own bedroom.drawers for storage purposes. The nightstand also
The first item that is vital in any Japanese bedroom isserves as a table.
a low platform bed, which may or may not have aAnother quality of the Japanese bedroom is harmony.
frame. Bed frames are usually slanted or curved. TheThat is why each furniture piece is of the same color
bed is usually placed in the center of the room orand type of wood, like mahogany or cherry. Aside
facing a window. Windows are usually big and are leftfrom achieving harmony among the furniture pieces,
open to allow natural light inside the room.there is also the characteristic of being in harmony with
The keyword for Japanese design is minimalism. Therenature. You can place a bonsai or some potted plant in
are no frills or unnecessary décor. What youa corner or on top of the nightstand, or a painting with
see are clean lines and solid dark colors. The woodenwaterscape or scenery may be mounted on the wall.
bed, which is usually dark brown or black in color, isTo complete the look, walls are painted with a light
accentuated by white linen sheets and some pillowscolor like cream or yellow.
with solid dark colors like rust, red, green or purple. AndThere are other ways to create the Japanese feel in
because Japanese furniture is multi-functional, theseyour room. Clear your room of any clutter and take
beds may also provide additional storage. Pull-outout unnecessary furniture. Add some Japanese
drawers are sometimes placed under the bed.décor like a floor lamp, shoji screen divider or a
Because there are not too many furniture inside ageisha doll. By changing the décor with
Japanese bedroom, each piece is essential. What youJapanese or Japanese-inspired pieces, you can create
often see in the room is a dresser, an armoire orthat look.
wardrobe, and a nightstand. Sometimes there is a tiny