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Asian decor and Feng Shui
from: Damien PfirschFeng Shui and interior spaces
Feng Shui theories stem from the Taoist vision of nature,
especially that our environment is animated by various energies.
The Taoists categorize natural elements as Yin (the female
elements) or Yang (the male elements) and Feng Shui theories
advocate to create the right balance between Yin and Yang
elements.
The applications of Feng Shui in Asian decor are numerous. In
this first part, we will illustrate some Feng Shui rules
applying to Asian decor interiors.
1. To enhance the flow of positive energy, corridors and
stairways should be wide, sufficiently lighted and uncluttered.
This theory is one of the reasons why Asian decor interiors are
usually bright and not overwhelmed with too many home decor
accents and furniture.
2. Round and smooth features help the development and of
positive energy. Wedge-like, knifelike, and arrow-like walls and
furniture should also be avoided. This explains why Asian decor
advocate circular and round free flowing shapes.
Feng Shui believes do no only influence Asian decor interiors,
but also Asian architecture. According to Feng Shui theories, a
building should have three main positive attributes: stability,
balance and smoothness.
1. Stability: the building should not rest on pillars or be
built on a slope. Furthermore, no level (except for the ground
floors) should be larger than others.
2. Balance: a construction is considered well balanced if it has
a symmetrical architecture. Smoothness: there should be no
strong angular features.
These three attributes also apply to Asian decor interiors:
smooth shapes, symmetrical arrangements and stable arrangements
are the keys to create a soothing and harmonious Asian decor.
Feng Shui and colors
The word Feng Shui (pronounced "fung shway") which translates to
"the wind and the water," is the Chinese art of correct
placement. The main goal of Feng Shui is to enhance the "Chi",
literally translated as energy, to create a harmonious and
positive environment to live in.
Science has shown us that colors can affect mood, actions and
emotional and biological responses. Feng Shui beliefs are no
different. Here are some examples on how colors are used to
maintain, calm or enhance a specific Chi energy in Asian decor.
Red is the most yang (male element color) color. It is linked
with fire energy and associated with luck, probably the reason
that Chinese brides wear scarlet red wedding dresses. It is
therefore a considered as a very good dominant color for the
entrance of a house, to invite good energy in a house. In Asian
decor, this color is also represented through most of the house
through vivid red home decor accents or furniture.
Another recurrent color in Asian decor is green. Green is yin
energy and emblematic of the growing phase of energy. It is also
considered to be a color of freshness and peace and therefore a
very good color for a bedroom.
Another Feng Shui principle is: the stronger the color, the less
is needed for it to be effective. This is why in most Asian
decor interiors, backgrounds colors tend to be pale where as
accent colors are livelier.
Feng Shui and materials
According to Feng Shui theories, the 5 elements (wood, fire,
earth, metal, and water) are the keys to create a well balanced
and auspicious Asian decor. In this last part, we will consider
how Asian decor designers make sure some of these elements are
represented in each room.
The first element to consider in a decor is wood, because it is
the creator of new life; the beginning of the five-element
cycle. In Asian decor, the wood element is incorporated with the
use of plants (like bamboo, bonsai or bushy potted trees). The
color green is also a way to represent this element and is
therefore a recurrent color in Asian decor.
Fire is the most "Yang" elements. Because fire is so strong, it
has to be used sparingly in a decor. An ambiance lamp with a red
shade or some candles will usually be enough to make sure this
element is sufficiently represented in an Asian decor.
The metal element is represented under various forms in Asian
decor: silver, gold, copper, and bronze are its main forms of
expression. One can be creative when using this element; it
could be bronze bowls, copper vases or silver trays. Asian decor
designers always look at the shape of the accents and sharp
points or angles are always avoided.
About the author:
Damien Pfirsch is the founder of www.asiannoouveau.com, an
online showroom presenting the latest home decor accents and
furniture created by Asian designers. Based in Bangkok,
Thailand, the website promotes Asian decor exporters to
international buyers looking for unique accents to complement
their collections.
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