General features of the Chinese style in the interior
Chinese style is perfect for those who appreciate the simplicity and wants in the interior to reflect their values, lifestyle and views. For such a design of residential premises, the following features are also characteristic:
- application of the principles of feng shui in the arrangement of the dwelling;
- the presence of screens and partitions to create a secluded space;
- use of natural materials in decoration;
- rich color scheme with a predominance of red;
- a small amount of decor with its rich choice;
- the possibility of styling the interior with several elements and traditional motifs;
- special attention to lighting sources.
If you want to make your interior truly Chinese, then pay due attention to the traditions and culture of this country. In all other cases you will receive a modern stylization. It is not bad at all, it just carries a lesser spiritual subtext.
Chinese style: the characteristic color scale
The color palette is very important for the Chinese interior. The fact is that each color has its own meaning, and the overall design of the room should be harmonious. Absolutely unsuccessful will be the predominance of white or black. Very opportunely it is necessary red - it personifies force and passion. For rest and meditation, it is better to decorate the room in blue tones, and green will attract the world to your home.
The traditional combination is red, black and white. It is designed to harmoniously distribute energy in the room. Advantageous accents can be arranged with the help of gold, orange or yellow.
If such bold and bright solutions scare, and you are not sure that you will feel comfortable in such an interior, give preference to different shades of brown, light colors - cream, milky, beige. This is a more modern version.
Chinese style in the interior of furniture
The room in the Chinese style is mostly furnished with dark wooden furniture. It is made using mahogany, oak, manchurian, sandalwood and olive tree, some other breeds. The material is thoroughly polished and varnished in several layers. Often covered with red paint or decorated with patterns in the form of flowers and Chinese characters. The furnishings are complemented by items from plywood, rattan and bamboo.
The furniture in the Chinese style is light and squat, it usually has a square or rectangular shape. Sofas and beds are low, and the cupboards are roomy due to the depth and width, but not the height.
You can observe a certain ascetic furnishings of the interior in the Chinese style: often the bedroom is furnished with only a bed and bedside tables, a living room with a sofa, a pair of bamboo chairs or round stools and a round coffee table.
Screens
The original Chinese interior is a screen. It is used as a decorative element and for zoning purposes. It can also serve as a surface for placing a picture. Today screens are made of bamboo and carved wood, thin plywood or plastic. Most often they are a folding structure - the product can be removed at any time or, by collecting, dividing the space in the desired way.
Decor
It seems that the interior in the Chinese style is oversaturated with accessories, but it's not. It is important to maintain the inherent ease and spaciousness of the Chinese interior, so it is necessary to observe the measure when choosing accessories. However, their choice is really great.
Several groups of accessories can be distinguished:
- porcelain products: dishes for tea ceremony, vases floor and table, figurines;
- clay and ceramics: dishes, figurines, ceramic dolls;
- paper, bamboo and textiles: napkins, mats, warmers, Chinese fans;
- metal: decorative forged items;
- textiles: embroidered or painted napkins;
- natural flowers and plants: dwarf trees in pots, live peonies, chrysanthemums and orchids.
The choice of paintings for the Chinese interior should be approached wisely. Images of people, animals, plants and hieroglyphs in Chinese culture are endowed with a symbolic, often mystical meaning. It is better to get a consultation of an understanding person in ethnoculture.
Repair an apartment in Chinese style
China - the birthplace of paper wallpapers. Therefore, it is in the Chinese style of interior wallpaper with a picture that is worthy of competition with paint and decorative plaster. Whatever the finishing material is not used, it looks beautiful traditional painting: the walls can be variegated with hieroglyphics, landscape drawings, images of plants, animals and birds, scenes from Chinese mythology. An alternative will be wall-paper. You can place accents and zonate space using wooden panels to match the color of the floor and furniture. They can also frame the door and window openings.
The flooring is covered with a board - bamboo, parquet or wood. For kitchen and bathroom it is recommended to choose a one-color matte ceramic tile, and for a nursery - warm carpet under the mat.
Multi-level ceiling in the Chinese interior has a complex design. It can be intricately located ceiling beams, wooden suspended structures or curly stretch ceilings.
Features of the Chinese style when building a house
Country houses in the Chinese style are increasingly appearing on Russian open spaces. Developers, homeowners and designers are attracted by the mystery and wisdom of the East, unusual decisions for our eyes. If you want to build a Chinese-style dwelling, pay attention to the following points:
- bright colors - often red color is used in the design of facades;
- availability of balconies with openwork carving on the perimeter of the building;
- massive roof with raised edges and pointed protrusions far beyond the walls;
- roof tiles are commonly used as roofing material;
- traditional materials of erection - wood or stone;
- in the house usually has 1-2 floors;
- the central entrance is decorated with columns.
Take into account the fact that the area adjacent to the house must be carefully groomed and decorated in the same style. These are pergolas, the Chinese bridge, etc.
