Oriental décor: ideas and tips for a zen-style home

Exoticism is the trend of the moment: the Eastern world holds a great fascination for the West, which increasingly draws inspiration not only from its philosophies but also from its aesthetic sense. In this new Pixtury guide, we'll take a long journey eastwards, discovering the styles, colours and philosophies of oriental décor. Along the way, we'll show you some examples from our collection from which you can choose designer wall art that's perfect for your needs. Let our prints inspire you to complete your oriental décor!

The zen home: key features

In oriental décor, attention to physical and mental wellbeing is very important. The environment we live in has a strong influence on our spirit and peace of mind. Living in a relaxing, harmonious space has a positive effect on our mood. Furnishings should be essential, and natural materials such as wood can give a sense of reconnection with nature. With this in mind, we recommend some canvas prints from our collection of nature wall art that you can use in your zen-style décor.

Choosing the perfect oriental décor for you

Oriental décor is characterised by careful attention to detail and accessories. Lighting should be soft, using lamps and candles, often scented. Contact and closeness with the floor is a must-have: futon beds and low tables with cushions are essential. Oriental décor is highly evocative and comes in several distinct styles. Alongside the futon and the low tables ideal for sipping tea or eating sushi, the Japanese style also features thin sliding shoji screens, made of paper, which let you divide a room and create a small, temporary private area. Tansu are also widely used in Japanese interiors: large cabinets with sliding doors in which you can store everything from crockery to clothes. Take a look at the fascinating design blog "La tazzina blu" for more Japanese design inspiration. Chinese style focuses on decoration and bright colours. Painted vases and themed wall murals are widely used.

Decorating the bedroom in zen style

A zen-style bedroom should convey the peace of a Buddhist temple. You can give free rein to shapes and colours reminiscent of nature and pay attention to keeping spaces uncluttered. Wall colours should evoke natural settings: neutral, restful shades such as light grey or beige. For materials, choose wood or bamboo for furniture and natural fibres for curtains and bed linen. Remember to position the bed facing east: that way the light of the rising sun will reach you sooner and you'll wake up more easily. If possible, try to set aside an empty space where you can relax and meditate with yoga exercises. To complete the zen décor of your bedroom, we recommend the photo prints in our flower wall art and posters collection.

In our collection of canvas prints, you'll find a great many photographs for your oriental décor like the ones we've shown you. Did you find this new Pixtury photography guide interesting? Share it with your friends!