Chez-Vous HomeStyle and Art - Spice up your interior styling with modern oriental!

“Modern oriental” is the second of four key interior trends for the UK high street during spring 2008.

Oriental conjures up an array of beautiful images: silks and dragons; bamboo and lacquer; ivory and onyx; rich red and cool jade; kimonos and fans. The term refers to a fusion of designs and influences from the Far East including Thailand and Vietnam, but with inspiration tending to come from Japan and China. If you desire a burst of dramatic colour, exotic pattern and a touch of opulence then oriental could be the interior styling theme for you.

How do you make an exotic interior trend work in a modern UK home?
It is a dramatic look but if you get it right then it will also be cosy and relaxing to live with. Think very carefully about colour! Oriental colours are strong and rich, red being typical. However, excessive use of these colours can be difficult to live with on a daily basis. Consider a feature wall in an oriental-inspired colour or wallpaper – bamboo, flowers or calligraphy – and keep the other walls neutral.

The simplest way to introduce an oriental theme to a room is through furnishings and accessories. Particularly if your room is small or dark, in which case keep all the walls neutral. There are many beautiful silks and sumptuous fabrics available for soft furnishings – cushions, bedding, and table dressings. Consider oriental-style rugs and lighting based on paper-lanterns for a warm glow. Look out for oriental motifs and designs for crockery and accessories such as vases and pottery. Think about your use of plants and flowers in your home.

With authentic colour, fabulous fabrics and great accessories, you will achieve a stunning interior style that works for everyday living.

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Chez-Vous HomeStyle supplies a beautiful range of embroidered bedding, soft furnishings, and table linen and accessories. Like exotic spice and seasoning, the rich orchids and exhilarating shades of pink and cerise will bring the Orient to your evenings.

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Contact the Property Stylist now to find out more about the Mandalay range and other home furnishings or to discuss how she can help you make your house a home.

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