Asian Interior Design: Zen-Inspired Home Décor

Looking to add a little peace and harmony into your home? Try infusing Asian Interior Design, Zen style into your living space! The calm, relaxing look features gorgeous hardwood pieces and natural décor materials, like rice paper and bamboo.

Bring a lot of light, neutral accents, and balance into your home with a few Japanese-themed pieces.

For your bedroom, find a platform bed that’s low to the ground in a rich hue. The only detailing should be very minimal – like a curved headboard or small etchings. Lifestyle Solutions Retro Zen Platform Bed in Cappuccino

Opt for a duvet cover that’s fresh, airy, and harmonious. Patterns like flowers or reeds should be kept soft and small. Nygård Home Japanese Bedding Zen Duvet Cover

A straight, clean lined table lamp will fit in well with the Zen design style. NOVA Lighting Zen Reclining Modern Lamp

Beautiful details like mirrored surfaces and mahogany woodworking carry out a Japanese feel. Show off these details with a cabinet, dresser, or armoire. Southern Enterprises Asian temple Wall Jewelry Armoire

The living room will have a dramatic, yet soothing look with oversized arc lamps. Place them in the corner of the room, facing inwards, to create light in the center of the room. NOVA Lighting Kenzo Arc Modern Lamp

Adesso Spheres Arc Suspended Lantern Lamp

Look for coffee tables, end, or sofa tables that have very little detailing to express a Zen feel. Slightly arced legs are found often in Japanese design. Homelegance Zen 3-Piece Occasional Tables

Jofran 254 Series Rectangular Wood Cocktail Plank Table in Braeburn Rough Hued Cherry

Select some club chairs that are lower to the ground. Throw in a little punch of colour with a great upholstered club chair – they can be the focal point of the room. Wholesale Interiors Baxton Studio Asian Inspired Red Floral Club Chair Set of 2

Your dining room can offer you a tranquil place to eat with the right furnishings. A naturally finished wooden dining set will bring out the Zen style. Somerton Enchantment 5 Piece Dining Room Table Set in Rich Cappuccino

For the empty spot beneath the dining room table, try putting a reed or wicker rug in the space. A lot of Japanese dining is done on a floor mat, so use it to channel the Japanese lifestyle. L.A. Rugs Nature Style Reed Rug

Light up the room with a glowing paper rice floor lantern. Place them in two corners to represent balance and flow. Adesso Suki Floor Lantern

If you want some peaceful energy in your bathroom, consider a granite top vanity with rustic wooden legs. It brings an Eastern vibe into your bathroom, giving it a unique look. Avanity Zen Small Bathroom Vanity Set with Black Granite Top

Top off the vanity with a mirror framed in natural bamboo. This material is very Zen friendly, and Earth friendly too. Coaster Contemporary Natural Bamboo Mirror

For a bathroom light, have fun with the Japanese Zen theme and opt for something like this: Rocket USA Harmony Buddha Light

Get ready to feel more relaxed and at peace when you includeAsian Interior Design, Zen style pieces into your home!

Nicolette Interior Design

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