Europeans have always been fascinated by the fascinating oriental culture. The peak of interest in the architecture and art of the East fell on the years of colonization of the countries of North Africa and India (late 19th century).
Europeans returning to their native lands boasted of the artifacts they brought: intricate jewelry, household and interior items, works of art that were distinguished by rich patterns, complex ornaments, and coloristic abundance.
Features of the origin of the Oriental style in the interior
Luxurious pieces of furniture, in particular oriental-style sofas, carpets and pillows, interior decorations brought from overseas, contributed to the formation and development of a new trend in interior design. First, the fashion for the oriental style originated in the colonial settlements, and then gained wide popularity and distribution around the world. Until now, this complex, individual and expressive style has not lost its popularity.
Oriental style bedroom interior
The bedroom is the most intimate room in the house. Here it is customary to focus on the bed. Usually this is a bigand a spacious bed, made in a certain style, sometimes wrapped in a canopy.
In modern interior design, it is acceptable to use not full-fledged beds, but modern oriental-style sofas. Today, this furniture is no less functional and, of course, is in demand. Of course, you can also purchase a king size bed if the area of the room allows it. And, at its base, put a small sofa on which you can sit down or put things before going to bed.
Particular attention is paid to the textiles of the bed or sofa in oriental style. Dense, heavy fabrics with rich embroidery, decoration with gold tassels, luxurious fringe, bedspreads and sheets embroidered with gold and silk threads, pillowcases, pillowcases, in general, recreate the atmosphere of 1001 nights in the bedroom.
Room color scheme
As for the color design of furniture, it is important not to overdo it. A variety of colors and colorful colors is naturally good, but everything should be in moderation. Therefore, it is better to focus on furniture. You can draw attention with a bright oriental-style corner sofa, while decorating the room in discreet neutral tones. White, beige, ivory, pastel, peach, olive shades look harmonious. Bright accents in textiles and accessories, the same oriental pillows will help to dilute the interior.
When arranging a room, it is worth remembering that rich colors do not always contribute to relaxation. So, a sofa made in the traditionalfor oriental style, red is best placed in the living room or hall. Since the color red causes excitement and increases the heart rate, preventing restful rest.
You can emphasize a bright, as in the photo, sofa in an oriental style with the help of lighting design. Decorative lamps made of glass framed in forged metal panels will accentuate the interior, giving a soft diffused light.
Oriental living room
Large groups of friends or relatives often gather in the living room. Therefore, in the East, many families attach particular importance to the design of this particular room.
For the design of the living room, wide, sometimes corner low sofas in oriental style with many cushions and pillows are chosen. Here the sofa is the central piece of interior design. In addition to it, the living room is complemented by poufs, ottomans, small benches. Do not forget about the low pressed down tables, without which the interior could not be considered complete. Trays with fruit, sweets, bowls of tea or hookah are placed on richly decorated tabletops.
Zoning in the design of the oriental interior is given special attention. This technique is relevant for both the living room and the bedroom. To divide the space into zones, partitions with openings, niches, small columns, screens are used. In the living room, you can experiment with color schemes. It is appropriate burgundy, purple, purple, emeraldshade.
Oriental style is a favorite theme of designers' creativity, opening up scope for imagination. The owners of houses and apartments like this direction because of the feeling of harmony, warmth and comfort. Lying on an oriental-style sofa, you involuntarily plunge into a real oriental fairy tale.
