Oriental Interior Design 09 Range

So we've got another range for 2009, squeezed in at the end of 2008. This one is set to be hot for 2009, Oriental Sweetness is all about Eastern Inspired Art, Oriental themed decor & artwork. The full range of Oriental Art can seen here and also check out our Interior Design Trend that we produced earlier this year.

"Oriental Sweetness" is exactly what is says it is, Asian & Oriental influences, delicately combined to form a killer Eastern inspired Interior. Vintage floral Japanese textiles are key here, forming striking, yet subtle clean & simple shapes. The colour palette for Oriental Sweetness is all about strong vibrant colours like burgundy, deep reds and moody purples (see the striking Black Leaf Rose, left) which you can contrast with brighter tones for accents colours. Base colours can be made up from deep earthy colours. Remember, Bold is beautiful. As your colour base, we recommend off-whites to give a majority cover and some clean contrasting lines.

Oriental and Japanese floral designs have always been orientated around very minimal block colours and flat earthy tones to give a bold, simplistic image. In fact, Oriental art with it's minimal approach could be compared to Pop art, but centuries earlier. Simple shapes are the key focal point to a design, no detail is necessary with this simple yet very elegant & understated style. Stand out canvas art will also add a level of personal input. But think carefully about what you want.

Don't be shy here - accessorise with some really bold primary colours & try sourcing some interesting oriental side pieces. You might also consider some subtle metallic's. Chrome light switches and plug sockets highlight the subtle tones of whites and blacks. There are no limits to what you can do! If you want Oriental Decors, we recommend Recreated home furnishings made from Vintage Japanese Floral Textiles. You could also try certain Auction Sites for Oriental room accessories. For the ultimate, and if you fancy splashing out, we would recommend some reclaimed teak Chinese furniture. Vintage reclaimed Chinese furniture is big at the minute, watch it's emergence in 2009, we recon it's going to get bigger.

So, onto the art now.. Traditional Japanese colours are prevalent here. You are looking at stark primary colours - bold blues and brash reds - contrasted with earthy and textured backgrounds - Check the "Trad Japanese" Print (left) and Japanese Blossom (above) for the more authentic Oriental art.For more soft and delicate Oriental art, check the Oriental Sweetness beautiful brushed strokes and pastel tones, you might also want to check Eastern Stamens (right) for some classic floral art with vibrant almost citrus colours, with an Eastern twist.

Over the last 4 years at WHoArtNow we've really pushed Japanese Art in particular, seeing a niche market, but for 2009 we believe its only going to get more popular. Watch this space for more, 2009 is only around the corner now.. Feel free to subscribe to this news blog and as usual, hit us up if you would like any bespoke artwork or you have any briefs for us to work to.