Asian style has influenced Western décor for centuries now. Today we are so used to some Asian influences that we do not even realize where they came from. The ball and claw foot, for instance, was originally inspired by a Chinese motif.
If you look at Asian furniture you will find both highly ornamented or carved surfaces and bold color, or very simple lines, free of any ornamentation with soothing neutral tones. That is because the Asian style, which encompasses the Far East, is not confined to one country or culture, and spans centuries. Asian inspired furniture draws on Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese traditions among others.
A sense of balance and a lack of clutter distinguish an Asian style which helps in creating balanced, uncluttered, and harmonious interiors.
When creating your own Asian inspired interior, you can pick and choose from different elements. It is best to create a mood rather than throw in a number of disparate pieces that don't make sense together.
The red and black Chinese inspired chest is from Hooker, and a part of their Dynasty collection which also features bookcases, tables and a home office group.
