Chinese-inspired decorating is glam and dramatic. When deciding on a color scheme, you should keep in mind your furnishings and the colors in your decor. Put color swatches on every wall and check the rooms at different times of the day to get a feel of how they appear in different lighting. Take your time and you'll eventually find a color scheme that's just right.
Golden Tones
A red-and-black palette is both daring and comforting. Black furnishings anchor rooms and give you strong color to work with. Black also provides balance and freedom when working with lighter colors. Paired with red, black is elegant and graceful. Red cushions and pillows add color to this scheme. This duo coordinates with pale golden tones on the wall. Look for a tan or beige color that harmonizes with the colors in your decor. Look for rugs and window treatments with Asian-inspired patterns to add interest to the room.
Beige and Brown
Warm, earthy tones fit right into a minimalist Chinese style. Neutral colors are calm, and they work well in any room. From the kitchen to the powder room, beige and brown give you liberty to work any other color you like. Bamboo-colored walls and brown trim are an ideal palette for regal purple or uplifting yellow accents. With a darker shade on the wall, go with lighter trim to create balance. Add pops of your favorite colors with vases, pillows and rugs. Don't be afraid to bring bold colors to this palette; they brighten dark spaces and add interest.
Green and White
Green is linked with life, so it brings energy to rooms. From forest green to jade, you'll find many ways to integrate green into your rooms. Look to figurines, statues or green tea leaves for color ideas. Muted green walls with white or black trim generate a pleasing combination. If you go with a richer shade of green on the walls, white makes it more airy; darker stains give rooms a more earthy feel.
Blue and White
Go with a modern look with a pale shade of blue on the walls and white trim. Blue and white are a pleasing combination because they bring a sense of peace into rooms. Blue represents water, which invites tranquility. This color palette opens up spaces and lightens the mood even in the smallest of rooms. Many Asian ceramics provide inspiration for decorating rooms. Look for vases, fabric and linen to coordinate with this style. Black or espresso furniture helpsS ground this scheme.
