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Asian Décor

One of the recent trends in home decorating is the influence of the Far East. With its simplicity and attention to space, this lends itself well to our hectic Western lifestyle. Asian furnishings as a whole are influenced by work from many different countries including Thailand, Japan, Vietnam and others. While each culture has many unique aspects of design, Asian decor as a whole, while modern, also evokes a sense of history.

Asian inspired decor is one of our most popular décor styles. Martial Arts Gear  is pleased to offer a wide range of individually selected, fine quality asian decor and home accents. All of our Asian decor is handcrafted by local artisans using traditional methods and materials. Imported from around the world, each piece of asian decor is selected not only for its beauty and craftsmanship but also for its cultural significance.

The artists and craftsmen of Asia have long been known for their skill and talent. Throughout the centuries people have been intrigued and inspired by the design and workmanship of their products. Passed down through the generations, these qualities still exist today and are reflected in our distinctive asian decor products.

How to Decorate with Asian Style

Asian decor is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to decorate a home. The clear, crisp, spacious effect of Asian decor is obvious when you look at a Japanese garden or the inside of a Chinese temple. Asian decor is not just about placing Asian-themed designs and products in a room, but about spacing, color and proper alignment. Most people refer to this ancient Asian art as Feng Shui, which dates back over 5,000 years.

The goal of Asia decor, as defined by Feng Shui is to arrange or decorate a room or home in a way that produces balance, serenity, beauty and comfort. When done in the right way, such a practice will positively impact attitude, prosperity and health. For example, instead of cramming a wall or space with many objects, which produces a cluttered effect, Asian teaching tells us to try using only one or two objects in the same space. The blank spaces or white walls around the objects will make them stand out more and create a spacious effect.

Many of the products sold on The Martial Arts Gear Website can be used to create an Asian decor theme. Try placing a large dragon picture on a side wall (instead of many paintings or photographs), or floor vase in one corner of a room with nothing else around it. Placing wall scroll on a single wall  is also a good way to create a good Asian decor theme. For additional enhancement, try adding a few plants around the room, or even an oriental plate to create a calming environment

However you decide to decorate your home, keep in mind the following simple rules for creating the ultimate Asian environment:

• Throw away the clutter and try to begin decorating from an open and spacious room.
• Do not place decorative objects to close to each other (unless they are in a sequence for a themed effect). This allows the decor to be seen and appreciated while creating a spacious look.
• Use colors that make you feel good and that match the color of your room or house.
• Experiment with finding the "right" place for every decorative piece. Plants also need to be put in their own special place. Asians call these places the power spots of the room.

If you are ready to decorate your home in Asian style, or are just looking to re-decorate, try these four simple tips. It doesn't take much effort (or a lot of money) to create the ideal room or home when using the principles of good Asian decor.