Miniature Zen gardens are popular accessories in a Zen-style room.
Asian-influenced decor is a popular choice for homes. For people who would love to bring a Far East flair to their living room, consider the Zen style. This style favors simplicity in design and accessories. Because this type of living room isn't cluttered with lots of accessories, it promotes a feeling of serenity and peace. Additionally, because of the popularity of this style, furniture and accessories are usually quite readily available in local stores.
Instructions
1. Buy some jade green paint at the home and garden store and paint your walls.
2. Install Japanese sliding screen room dividers that feature images of cranes or Japanese calligraphy if you want to add a decorative element. Otherwise search for plain beige-colored screens with bamboo or lacquer support bars.
3. Place woven mats on the floor. Look for mats that have a bit of black or jade green trim around the outside. Select one large mat for the center of the room along with several smaller mats to place under plants or other decorative objects.
4. Buy a futon couch. Look for a frame made of black lacquer or honey stained wood. Make sure that the covering comes in a simple color like beige. Add a few simply designed throw pillows to the couch in a color that matches the walls. Hang matching curtains on the window. Make sure these are devoid of fancy ruffles; Zen favors simplicity of design.
5. Adorn your fireplace mantel with a row of simple tea lights in glass votive cups. Select Zen colors for the candles like Chinese red, jade green or off-white. If you buy more than one color, alternate them to add some variety.
6. Add some life to your living room by placing some bamboo plants in spots around the room. You can feature large clusters of plants or add a few to places like the mantel.
7. Light your room with Japanese lantern-style lighting. Look for both tabletop lamps as well as floor lamps to ensure that your living room will have the proper amount of light without looking harsh.
8. Decorate your walls with framed Japanese woodcut prints.
9. Select accent pieces like Japanese pottery, simple flower arrangements featuring Asian florals, Buddha statues, miniature Zen rock gardens and waterfall sculptures.
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