Ethnic styles

Exotic styles of home furnishing that incorporate decorated furniture and decorations brought from other continents. In our region these are mostly interiors inspired by our travels to exotic places. Ethnic styles are divided into smaller groups according to the country or continent they refer to.

Oriental style

The Orient is a broad term for the Arab countries, China, Japan, India or Indonesia, with each of these places having its own characteristic features. However, the most dominant is the oriental style inspired by the Arab world. It is characterised by pronounced ornamentation. Richly embroidered fabrics, a large number of cushions and stools. A great many kinds of materials are mixed in this style. Textiles are strongly represented, whether heavy wall tapestries or, conversely, light to transparent satin curtains and canopies. We must not forget coloured glass, from stained glass to decorations and candlesticks… The furniture is usually made of darker-coloured wood decorated with inlays of various materials. The oriental style is bound up with nature, which is why large windows dominate the room, allowing nature to come in.

Mexican and South American style

South America glows with rich colours and a warm sun, and that is just what an interior in this style should be like. Colours such as terracotta, green, blue, mustard, red and yellow, which represents the sun, are suitable colours for this style. This time patterns must not be missing even on the floor. That is where patterned tiles or richly decorated woven carpets can catch the eye, and they are one of the typical representatives of Ethnic style. The patterns range from geometric shapes through stripes to floral motifs. To achieve the best effect in this style, do not forget ceramic mosaics, which you can assemble yourself from the remains of various old tiles. Wooden furniture is combined with metal decoration and with massive metal hinges. Combine accessories with coloured glass and metal decorations, and do not forget candles.

Southeast Asian style

This is a very popular style here, precisely because of the widespread import of furniture and accessories from Indonesia into Europe. Exotic wood is used for the furniture, solid wood and in many cases only roughly worked, but we also find smooth carved furnishings. The colours are earthy, combined with white so that the interior does not feel cold but, on the contrary, pleasantly warm and bright, which large windows help with. In terms of materials, stone, bamboo and massive mirrors with striking frames are used. Seating furniture is often woven from rattan or other natural materials.

African or Safari style

The style of the black continent is probably best represented by its variety of colour, throughout the entire interior. Colourful mats, textiles, and also wall paintings. Rich earthy colours on the walls, animal trophies and hides in place of carpets. Accessories such as figurines of native people and woven baskets for storing items are the typical features with which you can put together a perfect safari style. Mahogany, ebony or teak are the woods to reach for to get the best result. Do not forget low seating, and that in Africa furniture is not used much for storing things. Sunlight and a great deal of greenery in any form should prevail in the interior.

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