The oriental style in the minds of most individuals includes exoticism, bright colors, songs and dances. These include the culture of China, Morocco, Turkey, Japan, India, and the United Arab Emirates. These countries have always attracted tourists with their love for their traditions, despite fashion trends. The oriental style in the interior has always stood out for its color and comfort, so modern housing decorated in this style will always be appropriate.
Oriental style in interior design
Modern room design in oriental style
Oriental style room interior
Style directions
Oriental style is a rather vague concept. It is mainly divided into:
- Arab;
- Asiatic.
The room with an Arabic-style interior contains the following elements.
- Lots of small details.
- All colors are rich and catchy.
- All lines are streamlined, there are no corners.
- The ceilings are vaulted.
- There is a large amount of ornamentation and carvings.
- A large number of different textiles are used in the design.
In such a room you want to relax, unwind, and escape from extraneous thoughts.
The room, decorated in Asian style, is distinguished by its minimalism. It is characterized by:
- large windows letting in a lot of light;
- a minimum amount of decor and furniture.
Separately, we can say about Japanese and Chinese styles. They are distinguished by their restraint and conciseness. More minimalist - Japanese. The room, decorated in Japanese style, is dominated by natural colors: white, gray, brown, beige.
The interior of the Chinese style is distinguished by the use of a large number of bright colors such as red, yellow, green, and blue.
People with different life principles, financial status, and political views can be lovers of oriental interiors.
Oriental style in the interior of the apartment
Apartment design in oriental style
Style directions
The existing stream of designs called oriental style is divided into several fundamental directions. It should be noted that they are radically different from each other. This makes it difficult to confuse them. For example, all varieties of this style have significant differences. Before you start decorating a room, you need to clearly define what result you plan to achieve.
The style itself is divided into:
- Arab;
- Asiatic.
Each of them has its own characteristics: colors, the use of certain materials and decorative elements. It is the latter that help achieve an interior that would create a unique atmosphere. It is perfect for brave individuals who love non-standard solutions. This type allows you to develop individual, unique living spaces.
Arabic style
A room in this style has a large number of subtle details that emphasize its character and beauty:
- flashy, rich colors (mainly red, chocolate, copper, peach, yellow);
- complete absence of sharp transitions and stripes, perfectly smooth surfaces;
- absence of boring components of the overall decor;
- the presence of vaulted ceilings and similar door portals;
- openwork carving;
- an abundance of various spectacular textiles (carpets, bright pillows, upholstery, curtains);
- the presence of an interesting play of sunlight due to the presence of chandeliers with glass parts, rhinestones, and beads.
All details are aimed at developing a pleasant, relaxing environment. Expensive furniture decorated with beautiful carvings is used for decoration. In the East, ceramic furnishings have always been valued. Characteristic features of the interior are: embossing, mosaics, bright carpets.
Attention. It is important that the room is filled with handmade decorative elements. This way she will get a unique character and personality.
Chinese style
It features a minimal number of things. There is no abundance of luxury here, but there is a lot of furniture. All components form one harmonious space, conducive to relaxation. According to the Chinese, the combination of scarlet, white and black symbolizes harmony.
This direction has its own distinctive features:
- Color. Red is considered the favorite color of its people. It is a symbol of strength and life. It is often combined with black. Two other colors are of particular importance: lemon - the color of the ruler and sky blue - fame. Famous personalities of this country use the color blue very carefully. They simply do not want to show their high status. The combination of fiery red, white and coal black in the Chinese imagination forms boundless harmony.
- Floor. A durable coating is stone tiles or parquet. It is important that the color scheme of the floor is close to cherry. It is advisable if these are bamboo planks. An additional option is a mat-type carpet.
- Walls. They can be painted or plastered. Sometimes paper wallpaper is used (which is preferable since it was invented in China). Often the walls are decorated with spectacular paintings - these can be mountains, trees, birds, flowers, sakura. Each such drawing, in the minds of the Chinese, carries a certain symbolic meaning. When choosing wallpaper to decorate a room, you should ask what the chosen pattern means.
African style
It is built exclusively on ethnic ideas. Natural materials are used in the African interior: wood, ceramics, textiles, sandstone slabs. Here it is customary to emphasize the close relationship with nature, flora and fauna, religion, and superstitions. It is customary to use figures of birds and animals in the interior. To create a special atmosphere, all kinds of picturesque fragments of trees, compositions of dry branches, and imitation skins of wild representatives of the African continent in the form of carpets are used. This is where the popularity of shaman masks and decorating the mansion with primitive weapons originates.
As for color, exclusively deep shades of coffee, tangerine, coral, beige, and yellow are used here. Thanks to natural shades, a pleasant environment is created. The following materials are used for finishing the floors: wood, parquet, artificial sand-colored stone. The walls can be plastered and then painted. It is allowed to use wallpaper that imitates animal skins. The furniture needed is simple, without frills. Rattan, bamboo or wood are more suitable. An African home cannot have a lot of upholstered furniture - this is not typical for this style.
As for accessories, they can be used in unlimited quantities. They create a unique ethnic flavor, which is the hallmark of the African style. By using black furnishings, you can add expressiveness to your home.
Moorish style
It is unique, reminiscent of an oriental fairy tale and completely captivates with its sophistication, sophistication, and luxury. Surprisingly, the style did not originate in the vastness of Mauritania. Although in the Middle Ages this is what Muslim countries on the African coast were called.
Neostyle, invented by the inhabitants of Europe in the second half of the nineteenth century, was called Moorish because it absorbed the features of Islamic art. It also has medieval features of Egyptian, Indian and Persian artistic images, as well as the specifics of Arab traditions.
This style is distinguished by its originality and exceptional extravagance. It is characterized by architectural elements in the form of domes. The walls and ceiling are completely covered with a neat, perfectly written pattern with intertwining geometric shapes and floral elements. This style emphasizes the corners, giving the interior an expressive appearance.
Large and voluminous leather chests with metal corners, as well as low octagonal tables are considered part of the Moorish interior. The following furniture is also used: ottomans, stools with carved legs, upholstered in durable silk. Furnishing items should have bright, flashy colors. It is advisable if the furniture is black. Decorative items are wooden pots with ornaments, jugs, vases, and other vessels with elements of simple figures.
Distinctive features of the room design
For people who are not familiar with the subtleties of design, the concept of oriental style includes all its subtypes. But, it is still possible to identify features that are unique to this direction.
Zoning.
The design of a house or apartment should begin with the distribution of functional zones. If the room is spacious, then it can be divided. For example, the living room. Traditionally, it can be divided into a place for relaxation and a dining room. Everything is combined in a small room.
The “king” of the relaxation area is a huge sofa. For convenience and comfort, a large number of pillows are provided. The upholstery is always smooth, pleasant to the touch, and in rich colors. A wide, low table is installed in front of the sofa. You can put a hookah and treats on it. The same piece of furniture can be placed in the dining room.
Oriental style in interior design
Modern room design in oriental style
Oriental style room interior
Decoration of walls, ceiling, floor.
When decorating rooms in an oriental style, you need to stick to 2 options: use bright shades or pastels. Natural finishing materials are preferable: bamboo, wood, some types of metal. Relief is not necessary for the walls; they can be in warm shades: sand, cream, beige.
You can “put” stone or wood on the floor. The ceiling is usually white, but you can play with contrast and make the floor and walls the same color.
You can place several large dark beams on the ceiling.
The oriental interior is distinguished by smooth, soft forms with painting applied to them. The ceiling can be suspended, have several levels; the use of decorative overlays with a variety of imitation is popular.
The walls can be painted or covered with wallpaper. Preference is given to materials made of gold, silver, and with eye-catching ornaments. The wallpaper can be plain, but the shade must be warm: gold, orange, brick.
The wall can be decorated with colorful carpets, ostrich feathers, ancient weapons, and knives.
Oriental style in the interior of the apartment
Apartment design in oriental style
Furniture.
In oriental interiors, they prefer furniture made from natural materials.
Massive soft sofas are installed when decorating a room in Arabic, Moroccan, Indian styles. In all other areas, preference is given to small ottomans and armchairs. For upholstery, materials such as silk and velvet are used.
The Indian interior also stands out with its smooth lines. Chinese and Japanese, on the contrary, highlight straight lines, squares, rectangles; you can install wicker furniture.
Decor and additional accessories.
All types of oriental style in the interior pay great attention to detail. However, every little thing has a specific meaning. Portraits and sculptures of people are excluded. The most preferred are ornaments. They can be anything and can be applied to almost anything: furniture, dishes, textiles, clothes, carpets, tablecloths.
A large carpet with ornaments is highly valued in the East. They can hang on the wall or cover the entire floor.
Accessories can be lamps of different sizes, on which embossing, beads, silk threads, traditional hookahs, jugs, porcelain cups, dishes for sweets, chandeliers, vases of different sizes are applied. Accessories made from bamboo are very popular.
Ideally, a small fountain, an aquarium, a waterfall, or an artificial pond would fit into a room decorated in an oriental interior.
As bright accents, you can place paper lanterns and massive fans around the perimeter of the room.
The atmosphere of a fairy tale is created by a large number of colorful textiles: cushion covers, sofa and chair covers, curtains.
Oriental style in interior design
Modern room design in oriental style
Oriental style room interior
What types of oriental style are there?
In order not to mislead anyone, the designers named all varieties of oriental style by country of origin. The most popular and in demand today:
- Moroccan;
- Arab;
- Chinese;
- Indian;
- Japanese.
African and Mauritanian directions are also often included here. The characteristic features of each of the listed styles developed historically and were adopted from architecture and applied art.
The architecture of the Arab East is characterized by arches and paintings on the walls (this is also present in the interiors). The main tradition of the Japanese lifestyle is minimalism.
Oriental style sofa
Japanese style courtyard
Oriental style screen
Large lounge in oriental style
Arabic and Moroccan style
They are similar in many ways, so they are often combined in one project. The interiors are characterized by a rich color palette. Shades of red, green, yellow, blue, cyan, as well as violet, pink, lilac, and beige are actively used. Only in the decor of Moroccan design there is more white (it acts as a background for bright accessories and furniture). Metallic colors may also appear in the interior of Morocco (for example, several bronze or gold details).
Chinese style interior
In terms of color, the real Arabic style is more “heavy” and complex. There is almost no white here, but burgundy, dark brown, deep blue and calm blue appear. There is a lot of gold and bright accents against their background.
Combination of classical and oriental styles in the interior
There are also arches, carved partitions, and there may be colorful mosaics and paintings on the walls, floor and ceiling. Furniture in oriental style is made of expensive wood, decorated with carvings and metal elements. There must be an ottoman or a low sofa. The decoration of such a project is expensive textiles. In Moroccan, natural fabrics with authentic patterns appear, and in Arabic there is more velvet, brocade and silk.
The rich finish is complemented by accessories. Must be present:
- decorative pillows;
- vases, wall plates;
- sconces, chandeliers and floor lamps;
- fresh and artificial flowers;
- candlesticks and thick candles;
- ceramic figurines, wall clocks.
These styles are perfect for your living room. The rich and luxurious East should not be hidden from prying eyes. Such beauty needs to be shown.
Chinese style in residential interiors
The interior looks beautiful in the Chinese direction. It is characterized by the absence of sharp corners and the predominance of yellow, green, beige, brown, and sand colors. There may be a few red spots here - this will make the room more interesting.
Oriental style in a white interior
Oriental style in the interior of the dining room
Oriental style accents in the living room
Oriental style in a blue interior
Lacquered furniture is rarely used in modern apartments, but it is always present in Chinese interior design. Table, cabinet, chairs - everything is made of bamboo and decorated with carvings. A door and window sills decorated with varnish will give the interior a finished look.
Any Chinese interior must have red. If these bright elements are missing, the design turns out boring.
Large living room in oriental style
You can put natural stone tiles, bamboo parquet or wide dark-colored boards on the floor. A carpet that imitates a mat is suitable. The walls should be plain, gray, beige or sand shades. Paper wallpaper is suitable, but more often they use paint and cover the partitions with patterns or hieroglyphs. You can complement the interior with Chinese fans, swords, paper lanterns, silk pillows, porcelain figurines, and black and white photos of temples.
Spacious and cozy living room in oriental style
Oriental style in the interior
Large living room in oriental style
Red and black kitchen in oriental style
Create Japanese style
This Asian direction accepts only natural materials. The walls are covered with paper wallpaper, light paint or wood panels. Stone, parquet or laminate are placed on the floor. The ceiling can be whitewashed and decorated with wooden beams. To hide unevenness, wires and pipes, they make a stretch ceiling with a traditional Japanese landscape.
There is nothing superfluous in the Japanese interior, so nothing interferes with the spread of light throughout the room. There is a minimum of furniture and accessories here.
Oriental style headboard
A fireplace with natural stone cladding will fit into such a home. The window can be decorated with curtains in the shape of a square or rectangle made of linen or cotton. Such interiors are decorated with bamboo stems, glass vases, stacks of flat stones, plain figurines, and photographs of plants. In a one-room apartment, the room should be divided into zones with paper screens. The design will not be bright, but to make it interesting, it is recommended to add red, blue or yellow elements.
Oriental style pillow
Beautiful bedroom in oriental style
Painting in oriental style
Bathroom in oriental style
Indian style interior
A room in an Indian direction will have a unique color scheme. There are crimson, lilac, orange, turquoise, terracotta, and even indigo. These bright shades match each other and pair well with copper, gold and silver. Light walls are decorated with intricate patterns or images of elephants and tigers. Curtains are rarely plain (mostly all with a traditional pattern).
Only in an Indian interior can you so boldly combine a dozen bright colors.
Oriental style in the interior with wooden furniture
Doorways, exits to the balcony and the windows themselves are made in the form of arches, and the space is divided by lattice partitions. Natural materials are used for decoration: linen, silk, wood, stone, metal.
Forged figurines, candlesticks, chandeliers are mandatory attributes. There should also be a low sofa, a table and soft chairs. Such a room turns out to be cozy and sincere.
Lamp in oriental style
Asian interior style
Tree in an oriental interior
Oriental style house
Bedroom decoration
A bedroom decorated in oriental style represents lightness. It is distinguished by the following factors.
- Lightweight, weightless fabrics.
- Natural materials.
- Geometric lines.
- Low placement of furniture.
- Bright, rich shades.
The main decoration is a massive canopy bed. Thick curtains with tassels and fringes are hung on large windows. There must be a lot of accessories and additions: small colorful pillows, carpets and runners, lamps, floor lamps.
Oriental style in the interior of the apartment
Apartment design in oriental style
Living room decoration
Classic Europeans will be unfamiliar with the oriental style of the living room. The color palette used is very colorful and rich, preference is given to such shades as red, orange, ocher, peach, emerald, aquamarine, honey.
The walls of the room will look expensive and chic if you use silk-screen printing for decoration. You can also simply paint them in a warm, natural shade. In a Chinese interior, you can play with contrast and make one of the four walls brighter.
If the room is large, with high ceilings, then you can make them dome-shaped. Details are decorated with ornaments, paintings, and a variety of lighting fixtures.
Oriental style in interior design
Modern room design in oriental style
Oriental style room interior
The floor is decorated with parquet boards or ceramic tiles. The colors and patterns of the finishing material are selected to create a meaningful pattern. When decorating a Japanese or Chinese style, cork will look harmonious.
The living room must have upholstered furniture. The owner himself determines what it will be - luxurious or discreet. The upholstery can be decorated with silk thread.
Additional items may be:
- stools;
- low tables;
- cabinets;
- wall and floor shelves;
- fireplace.
It is for tea drinking that you can install a wide table and next to it, lay out several small pillows on the floor.
Oriental style in the interior of the apartment
Apartment design in oriental style
Styling the interior of an apartment in oriental style
The East is not as far as many people think. If desired, you can create an oriental interior in an ordinary apartment. The result depends on financial capabilities. The idea is brought to life with the help of original accessories, textiles, and furniture.
Oriental style in the interior with mosaics
Textiles in oriental style
Fabric on the ceiling in oriental style
Pink interior in oriental style
To create a real design, you will need to perform complex finishing work. It is necessary to replace linoleum with stone tiles, wooden boards, laminate or parquet. Depending on the chosen interior direction, the walls need to be painted or covered with wallpaper. For Asian interiors, wall coverings like a mat or with a complex gold pattern are suitable. A contrasting pattern should be applied to the painted partitions using a stencil. When the finishing work is completed, you can choose decorations that are characteristic of a particular style.
Oriental style in the interior with an arch
Living room in warm colors in oriental style
Oriental style in the interior with figurines
Dining room in oriental style
Living room in oriental style
Traditionally, the hall in houses and spacious apartments is decorated in Arabic style. To make the living room luxurious and cozy, dark parquet or laminate is laid on the floor, the ceiling is leveled, whitewashed and decorated with wooden beams. The walls in such a room can be painted beige or mustard and decorated with gold, purple, lilac patterns.
Interior in modern oriental style
Japanese garden on the balcony
Arch in oriental style in the interior
Oriental style in the interior with painting
The window is decorated with curtains made of velvet, organza, brocade and other expensive materials. Furniture should be low, comfortable and beautiful (for example, tables with carved legs). Be sure to place several pillows with tassels on sofas and armchairs.
Oriental pattern in the interior
Oriental style in the interior with furniture
Contrasting ceiling in the eastern living room
Beautiful Japanese style bathroom
In the eastern living room there should be several light sources: a forged chandelier under the ceiling, a floor lamp near the sofa, sconces on the walls. You can decorate with crystal or gilded vases, handmade wall plates, brass candlesticks, paintings in gold frames. The TV is also framed with a gold baguette. A carpet with Persian patterns is placed on the floor.
Carpets on the walls in the eastern living room
Bathroom in oriental style
Oriental style decor
Oriental style in the interior with stained glass
Bedroom in oriental style
The Chinese direction is suitable for the bedroom. The center of the room will be a bed without legs under a red or gray canopy. You can place a wardrobe, a bench with cushions, a table, a dressing table and other pieces of furniture made of varnished bamboo. But the space does not need to be cluttered, since nothing should interfere with the spread of daylight.
Vaulted ceiling in oriental style
Oriental style sink
Oriental style frame
Indian style bedroom
Dark brown boards should be placed on the floor, and small rugs with Chinese characters on each side of the bed. The windows are covered with light roller blinds, and a chandelier made of dry bamboo is hung from the ceiling. A mirror or table can be separated from the rest of the room with a screen with Chinese themes. A large red fan with hieroglyphs above the berth will complement the interior.
Chinese red lanterns are a must. You can find a floor lamp or bedside lamps with scarlet lampshades.
Small cozy kitchen with oriental decorative elements
Oriental style panel
Chinese style chest of drawers
Furniture in oriental style
Children's room in oriental style
This interior solution is more suitable for a girl, because in such a room she can feel like a princess.
The room does not need to be overloaded with unnecessary details. You need to find a place for a spacious bed and hide it behind a canopy. If the room is large, the window is decorated with curtains with a lambrequin; for a small child's room, Roman blinds with a pattern are suitable.
Chinese style bedroom
Drawing on furniture in oriental style
Oriental style in the interior with curtains
Oriental interior design
For walls, it is better to choose plain wallpaper or paint in a calm, warm shade. You can put a gold pattern on it. Wooden furniture decorated with bright mosaics is perfect. You need to put a small table and separate it with a screen. The room should have a lot of textiles: pillows, a beautiful bedspread, a bedside rug with oriental patterns. Fragile and metal accessories are not always suitable for a child's room.
Oriental style in the interior with panels
Oriental style ceramic tiles
Oriental style in the interior with a screen
Indian style mirror
Kitchen in oriental style
The kitchen will look good in both a restrained Asian and a luxurious Arabic interior. The first option will appeal to lovers of minimalism. In a Japanese kitchen, you can make not only the floor from natural stone, but also the apron and countertop. For such areas, a laconic set of white, gray, brown or black colors is selected. The dining room should have a glass table and simple wooden chairs. There should be nothing superfluous in the kitchen. It will be decorated only by a set of expensive Japanese knives and bamboo in a glass vase.
Living room in oriental style
Small Japanese style bathroom
Bedroom in a luxurious oriental style
Oriental style in chinoiserie interior
Arabic-style kitchen spaces are bright. The walls are painted yellow, purple, sand and decorated with patterns. A wooden set decorated with carvings fits well. You can put tiles or natural stone on the floor. The walls should be decorated with handmade plates, mosaics, and metal objects. An oriental kitchen should also have a lot of textiles. Pillows are placed on the chairs here, and the window is decorated with thick curtains or tulle.
Hallway in Japanese style
Oriental style carpet
Hallway in oriental style
Japanese style interior doors
Hallway in oriental style
It is advisable to make the entrance zone in the Japanese or Chinese direction. There shouldn't be anything superfluous here. Plain walls and wooden floors are important. Choose comfortable multifunctional wooden furniture for the hallway. You also need a wardrobe and an ottoman.
Even in a small room you need to find a place for stylish accessories. It is advisable to place bamboo stalks in a vase or bonsai on the shelf, and decorate the wall with a sconce in the shape of a Chinese red lantern.
Japanese style in the interior
Oriental style tiles in the interior
Japanese interior with dark wood
Oriental interior with swimming pool
Bathroom in oriental style
Decorate it with dark tiles and natural stone. A wooden sink with a bronze tap will fit here, but you can put a shower stall or a regular white bathtub. The mood is created by details: glass vases, shells, river stones, bamboo soap dishes and other little things.
The Moroccan-style bathroom looks original. Its main decoration will be mosaics, a cabinet with carved bars and a bright color palette. A bathroom in white and turquoise tones with bright accents is a good interior solution.
A Moroccan-style bathroom looks amazing. Its main feature is mosaic and a large amount of turquoise color.
Oriental style may be different, but it is always interesting. That is why it has remained popular and in demand for many years. Asian destinations are loved by minimalists, while connoisseurs of luxury choose India and Morocco. Discover your East - choose the perfect design for your new interior.
Kitchen decoration
When developing a kitchen design, you can safely imagine and combine several oriental styles.
- Basic preferences.
- Shades should only be warm.
- You can highlight several accents with bright colors.
- Working materials are only natural.
- All furniture is on low legs.
- A large amount of textiles.
- A large number of different dishes for tea drinking.
- All shapes are smooth and rounded.
The interior of a kitchen in an oriental style is easy to create yourself. It is enough to use a small mosaic when decorating a kitchen apron; it is better if the wallpaper is silk, but it can also be made of paper or panels, preferably cork. Decorative vaults, beams or gratings are suitable for the ceiling; the color scheme can be any.
Windows play a big role in decorating a room. As an option, replace regular glass with frosted glass, apply several hieroglyphs or an oriental ornament to it. You can protect yourself from the sun using bamboo curtains.
Oriental style in interior design
Modern room design in oriental style
Oriental style room interior
Decoration of the hallway and loggia
When you first enter a house whose corridor is decorated in an oriental style, you may be very surprised and confused. A large number of lighting fixtures, vaults, and arches catches the eye. A great place to play with contrast. Walls painted in light colors can be diluted with dark beams or panels, images of sakura, and ornaments. The lighting should not be too bright. Ideal if it is muted. If the hallway area is small, one lighting fixture will be enough. If more than 3-4 meters, a larger quantity will be needed.
Oriental style in the interior of the apartment
Apartment design in oriental style
Recently it has become very fashionable and practical to design a loggia as a separate room. The designer is offered a huge number of ideas on how to design it. This could be a place to relax, an office, a bedroom. All surfaces can be covered with wood, textiles, bamboo. It all depends on the financial capabilities of the owner. Light colors can be diluted with brown, gold, and purple.
Having decided to create an oriental-style interior in your home, you must remember that it will always create a feeling of a fairy tale, a mystery, a holiday; you will always have bright colors and meaningful ornaments before your eyes. The room will be calming and relaxing. For a complete feeling of relaxation, you can install candles or sticks with the scents of patchouli, jasmine, orange, and cinnamon in the room.
