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Decorate With Oriental Touch on a Budget
Want to make your living space look fabulous? Go ask an interior
designer and have him transform your dream into a reality. The only thing that
you will need is a large sum of cash.
But does this mean that fabulous homes are only for those people who have a lot
of money to spare? The answer is definitely no!
The best and maybe the least expensive way to decorate with class is to go
Oriental-style!
Here are some tips to transform your home into a Chinese decor haven.
1. Make use of basic furniture.
To achieve the Oriental / Chinese decor, home owners do not need to buy specialized or
expensive furniture sets; they can actually make use of what they already have
if it does not contradict Asian decor. A bare set of furniture made of wood and
a black metal frame would qualify. The good thing about basic sets is that they
are inexpensive.
The oriental look will be achieved by gathering Asian decorative pieces to mix
and match.
2. Accessorize!
Many things may be considered in this step. The best part is that all of these
accessories can be found at your nearest Asian market or the nearest Asian or
Chinese communities.
- China wares
These will function both as eating utensils as well as for decoration. Tea pots
and plates that have Oriental touches can be used as table accents. They are
less expensive than purchasing oriental vases.
- Fabrics and posters
Instead of expensive paintings, home owners can utilize the use of Asian fabrics
and Chinese posters by creating their own wall hanging. The materials needed are
adhesives, bamboo sticks, red rope, posters and fabrics. Basically, bamboo
sticks are attached on two opposite sides of the fabric to form a scroll. The
rest is up to you and your imagination.
- Add fresh accents!
Oriental style of decorations employs a lot of fresh items. Oriental fruits like
rambutans are placed in oriental trays to function as table centerpieces. Dried
bamboo shoots and hard-stemmed plants are often placed in vases in place of
Western type flowers.
- Zen fountains
Aside from the Oriental touch, it will also give a feeling of tranquility to any
home. You do not need to buy a Zen fountain set - you can make it yourself. A
water pump, a few rocks and Asian decorative pieces are all that is needed.
With the above tips, you can achieve the Oriental elegance without spending
much!
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