Looking to Add Some Asian Flair? A Bamboo Picture Frame is Just What You Need.
A bamboo picture frame is a great accent for your living room and growing in popularity.
Asian design themes are increasingly popular because of their simplicity, calming influences, and focus on the family.
A perfect example of Asian design would be Feng Shui. Ever heard of it?
Sure you have. We use a couple of Feng Shui principles in our bedroom, but its nowhere near prevalent in our house. Here's a good article on the basics of Feng Shui, if you're looking to learn more. Feng Shui Basics
Feng Shui isn't what this page is all about, though. So let's resume our talk about Asian design principles.
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Asian Design Basics
First of all is simplicity. Hats off to you if you're thinking that Asian flair and Asian simplicity are two different things. You're right, they are! Asian design uses space well and is uncluttered. Accents are allowed to stand alone and be appreciated.
Second is calming influences. Asian design is grounded in nature's calm serenity. Bamboo is a great example. Sticks of bamboo, tied together are both simple and calm. We employ two different urns in our living room, one is filled with artificial grass and the other with painted branches. Both are simple and calm and the Asian influence is communicated through the urns.
Last is the focus on the family. In Asian culture, family relationships are cherished. Elders are always respected and revered. One way relationships are demonstrated through Asian design is symbolism. The circle representing the Universe and Heaven, the square Earth and the triangle man. Incorporating all of these into a design is creating "The Essential Triangle."
Capturing all of these elements in an asymmetrical grouping is the most interesting principle in Asian design. So how do you embrace Asian design without a whole living room makeover?
How about starting with a bamboo picture frame, or two?
Bamboo Picture Frame Examples
Above is the Split Bamboo Frame from SmartBargains.com, which comes in a set of 2. We like this one because it offers a hint of Asian design, with great earthy colors.
Next up is the Indonesian Golden Ribbon Frame from Importu.com. When you think of a bamboo pattern, this definitely comes to mind.
In all actuality, this frame is made from sugar cane husks and is made to resemble a sugar cane field.
Last is the 8 X 10 Picture Frame With Bamboo Section Inlay from FurnitureontheWeb.com. This is a different take on bamboo, using a cross section of many different bamboo sticks to achieve a unique look.
A Final Word on Bamboo Picture Frames
A bamboo picture brings a bit of Asia to your living room. Simplicity, uncluttered space, and family focus are tenets of Asian design and all can be found in these beautiful frames.
The colors are simple, the patterns are not busy and a picture frame is always best used holding a picture of those closest to you. If you want to tinker with a bit of Asian design in your living room, start small with a bamboo picture frame.
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