What do you think about when you think about Asian design? Obviously, many different countries make up the diverse continent and there’s a vast array of styles beneath the vast category of”Asian.” However, there’s a certain uncluttered simplicity, balance and serenity inherent across international boundaries, and the West can’t seem to get enough of it. Here’s a look at five spectacular homes that were heavily influenced by Asian strategies to style, each one mixing inspiration from the Far East in addition to its own region.
Maria Teresa Durr
An oversized pot from Thailand lets people know this Miami home has off-the-beaten path openings in store.
Maria Teresa Durr
Furniture and art brought back from Thailand mix with organic fibers on the floor and walls. The subtle colour palette keeps things comfy.
Maria Teresa Durr
Exotic materials include to a Thai-Miami tropical mixture texture.
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Webber + Studio
In Austin Texasthis home by Weber + Studio Architects combines the common regional modern components of limestone along with a metal roof with touches borrowed from Balinese architecture, like the dark siding and pavilion style.
Webber + Studio, Architects
On the second level, stair railings resemble shoji screens.
Webber + Studio, Architects
Cooling colors and substances continue inside, committing to the tropical and exotic feel of the home.
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Tracy Murdock Allied ASID
The magnificent views from this Malibu home look as though they stretch all of the way to Asia.
Tracy Murdock Allied ASID
Interior designer Tracy Murdock incorporated many Japanese bits on the California coast. For example, this eating nook gets the Zen feel of a Japanese teahouse.
Tracy Murdock Allied ASID
Calming affects from Japan extend into this restful bedroom, such as shoji screens and closely styled views of nature.
Supon Phornirunlit / Naked Decor
Inspired by a hotel lobby in Thailand, Designer Supon Phornirunlit brought home the idea of a reflecting pool to his home in Washington D.C., furnishing most of it with smart inexpensive regional finds. By”neighborhood,” I mean that the closest IKEA and Pier 1 Imports.
Supon Phornirunlit / Naked Decor
In addition, he brought back a gorgeous silk duvet, hand-painted Buddhas and temple doorways to provide this guest space.
Supon Phornirunlit / Naked Decor
The ease of Asian style together with his keen graphic design eye and love of pop art is reflected in all of his baths.
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Jordan Cappella
When interior designer Jordan Cappella was tasked with designing the interior of this sleek and initially rather cold pre-fab in Venice Beach, he switched to Asian influences. A welcoming Buddha sets the tone in the front stoop.
Jordan Cappella
Inside, a mix of mid-century modern, contemporary and Asian accents and furniture warm up the interior. It’s a true mash-up; the stool is out of Bali, the front of this triangular pillow is covered in bits from a traditional Japanese obi, along with also the back of the pillow is covered in what Cappella calls”a very cheap Chinatown cloth”
Jordan Cappella
A Kirei wall (plywood made from reeds) gives a background for a Chinoiserie chest along with a hand-carved one-piece bit. Cappella loves to combine substances, metals, eras and styles, therefore earning art from Vietnam, fabric from Japan and furniture from Bali is all in a day’s work for him.
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