Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Asian Bathroom Decor Ideas

Asian Bathroom Decor Ideas


Asian bathroom themes are almost as diverse as the bathrooms they are created in. Themes range from rich and romantic to calm and spalike. Brainstorming Asian decor ideas and planning your approach before heading to the store will help to ensure that you know what you are looking for, that the elements of your space coordinate and that you save money by purchasing only what you really need to decorate your space.


Rich and Romantic


Creating a rich and romantic Asian-themed bathroom can give you and your love someplace relaxing to end your day. Begin with wallpaper that looks like printed Asian silk. Try finding a wallpaper in deep burgundy or royal blue. If possible, you might look for fabric wallpaper or ask a professional to put real silk on your walls and seal it so that it is safe from water damage and can be easily wiped down without causing damage. Purchase hand and bath towels in a neutral color that are edged and accented with Asian silks. Gold wall hangings or Asian writing can be framed and placed on the walls. Keep your soap and facial tissue holders simple by opting for something in gold, copper or bronze that has clean lines and no embellishment. Use bath rugs that resemble Asian carpets. If you cannot find those, silky shag bath rugs are a good substitute.


Asian Spa


An Asian spalike bathroom is ideal for creating an airy and cool space that helps you to feel the troubles of the world just melting away. Choose a light neutral color for the walls and a slightly lighter or darker color for your towels. Hang elegant paintings of peaceful Asian landscapes or architecture on your walls. They should be framed in clear glass frames with no border. Porcelain sink accessories in sea green, possibly with Asian writing on them, can help to tie everything together. Keep your bathroom rugs neutral by getting fluffy cream or white rugs to be placed near the bathtub and commode.


Bamboo Paradise








A bamboo-themed Asian bathroom can give you the feeling of being in touch with nature. Begin by finding bamboo-patterned wallpaper at your local home store. Decorate with burgundy accessories by purchasing matching towels, sink accessories and wall hangings. Tie a small piece of bamboo onto your soap and facial tissue holders using a piece of satin ribbon. Include gold and burgundy candles on a bronze tray on the bathroom counter to encourage a peaceful and well-lit ambience.


People and Culture


The people and cultures of Asia are incredibly diverse. Use your bathroom to show them off. Collect photos from India, China, Japan and other Asian countries. Display them artfully on neutrally colored walls. Purchase bathroom accessories that allow you to personalize them using photos, and design them so that they coordinate with the photos on your walls. Keep everything other than the photos neutral, by choosing white or ivory towels, bath rugs and other accessories. Consider loading an MP3 player with music from all over Asia and setting it to play on a speaker system in your bathroom.

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