Oriental design is some of the most striking in interiors. Drawing on the rich history of Asia, this beautiful trend will give any home an instant injection of glamour. And choosing an Oriental scheme doesn't mean every room will look the same: Mix a range of Eastern elements together with contemporary design to create your own unique look.
What do you need to know about Oriental design, before you start? Oriental design is grounded in a floral motif, mostly featuring beautiful cherry blossom, lily or rose prints. Choose statement wallpaper in a vibrant colour, or soft furnishings printed with beautiful Eastern scenes to get the look. Team striking jewel colours with paired-back furniture and fittings to give your room a modern edge.
Other signature features of Oriental design include black wood and bamboo furniture, which you can team with brightly coloured accents and natural flooring to great effect. If you are looking to add a more subtle touch of Japanese or Chinese style to your home, ornate wall art in a contemporary room will create an exotic statement.
1/10 Give your home a glamorous makeover with an Oriental design
We have some stunning Oriental room inspiration to help influence your decor. From beautiful bedrooms full of Eastern promise, to relaxing bathrooms that ooze a Zen-like calm and exquisite dressing rooms that will be a pleasure to use, read on to find your perfect Oriental room design...
Oriental-style bedroom with purple accents
We love blossom and this Oriental-style bedroom design is bloomin' lovely (see what we did there!). Purple is having a moment this summer as well...
Similar bedlinen
Designers Guild
2/10 Vibrant hallway with Oriental-style table
Now here's a hallway design that will have you at hello! Bold wallpaper and the sophisticated Oriental-style console table work rather well, thank you very much...
Wallpaper
Casadeco
3/10 Oriental-style bathroom with bamboo feature wall
You don't have to go full-on Oriental to get the look. The bamboo design on this bathroom wallpaper is striking without completely comitting to the cause.
Wallpaper
Wallpaper Direct
4/10 Oriental-style bedroom with vivid green wallpaper
The design of this bedroom corner is not for the faint of heart and the jewel-coloured wallpaper makes a real impact. Serious Oriental-style lovers need only apply.
Wallpaper
De Gournay
5/10 Sophisticated jewel-coloured bedroom
This sophisticated bedroom design has got it all going on: luxurious velvet headboard, teal-painted bedside tables and delicate Chinese lantern-printed wallpaper. Well, more is the new more...
Wallpaper
Wallpaperdirect
6/10 Pink Oriental bathroom
Maybe it's the kimono (actually it's a yukata, but now we're just splitting hairs) or the illuminated screen, but this bathroom design has got 'Japanese' written all over it.
Kimono and sandals
The Natural Store
7/10 Pretty dining room with Oriental-style tableware
Peonies, pretty china and candles on the mantelpiece complement the fireplace and table in this eastern-inspired drining room design. The look is pulled together by chinoiserie-printed panels.
Blinds, tablemats and wallpaper panel
Brunschwig & Fils
China
Wedgwood
8/10 Glamorous pink bathroom with Japanese-themed accessories
Of course, the easiest way to introduce some Oriental-style design into your scheme is to accessorise - like the artfully placed kimono (yukata!) in this bathroom.
Chair
Anthropologie
Bath
The Albion Bath Company
9/10 Blue chinoiserie living room
Chinoiserie provides an exotic, rich and bold statement in this modern living room design. Teal is very on trend right now, too.
Rug
The Rug Company
Sofa
Aram Store
10/10 Blue living room with bamboo stencils and chinoiserie accessories
From the bamboo chair and wallpaper to the chinoiserie plates and stencils, this is a living room that is fully committed to Oriental-style design. And the colour blue. The owner of this living room definitely likes blue.
Stencil
The Stencil Library
Footstool
Pimpernel & Partners
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