The concept of architecture and interior 'East Meets West
Decoration December 12th, 2009
Perhaps you’ve never heard of the concept of “East meet West” which is the combination of architectural styles ‘East’ and ‘West’. This merger is a good way to give a different nuance in homes, buildings and interior design. Architecture and interior design ‘east meet west’ instinct or that require a high sense of design to make it look consistent. Here is the article in the newspaper Seputar Indonesia (Sindo) results of my interview with the Kingdom of the Koran Sindo mbak.
In the Koran Sindo: Express House Style East Meet West
CONCEPT architectural style house west and east is still a favorite. Because, they combine two cultures that make the house look unique and beautiful.
In addition, by applying the house style also looks more elegant. According to the Probo Hindarto, Western and Eastern architecture is a concept that applies to the house by combining the two in one style, decoration, or residential architecture and interiors.
Trinkets ethnic styles to reflect the ‘East’
It is much driven by the desire to get a new touch to the design, such as fusion of modern architecture with stylish ethnic decor, or the traditional architecture of the “East” combined with modern style decor.
However, the Probo describes the current implementation of these concepts in Indonesia have been very appropriate, even could be an interesting design idea.
“We have a house style mix of East and West has become a trend, even been applied in the modern home architecture, which is filled with lots of furniture, knacks, and ethnic-style home accessories,” added the Probo.
Furthermore, he also said the concept of east meet west (merging of East and West) was applied precisely by many Westerners. Because, they are saturated to the western style of architecture that tends toward modern architecture.
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For example: water container design with a stylish design ‘Zen’ Japan when combined with modern style will appear as a synthesis between East and West.
While a lot of classical architecture has stagnated and no longer developed. Probo said, the concept of east meet west is a modern architectural concepts for the framing or building concepts, while for eastnya more on interior or knick-perniknya.
That is, add a decorative element of ethnic style as “East”, as China’s decorating style, or Java. Key features of this concept is usually colored houses tend toward neutrals and colors of natural materials for a modern style.
While the colors of the “East” her, usually appears as a color that comes from the traditional elements, such as red for the accessories of the society, or the color green, yellow, and red for the culture of Java and Madura, or the other.
For interior design is often a blend of modern furniture and ethnic furniture, decorative elements were added with roughly the same. The concept of East and West-style architecture is already there since the past decades.
It is said, because he wanted to break the rigid impression on the European-style homes and many homeowners combines Western charm with Eastern-style ornaments. As a result, be a concept of Western and Eastern architecture.
Just be advised, the ancient houses many European influenced styles of rigid, so as to break the impression that the public is usually mixed with wood materials such as the use gebyok doors or wood profiles.
Awesome Wallpaper for your Home
Decoration December 11th, 2009
Give vary in a residential touch can make the occupants feel comfortable. One step that can be done, apply the wallpaper in some areas of the wall.
“Wallpaper serves to give texture to the wall. The development of the wallpaper is increasingly sophisticated, not easily torn, and easy to clean. The function will slowly as wall paint. But in terms of price, wallpaper is more expensive than paint,” said Head Project Designer Iconic Jenny Kartika when found in Mal Taman Anggrek, West Jakarta, Thursday (12/11/2009).
With these functions, when you want to create a residential interior looks more beautiful, then it is to know what steps must be taken.
“We want to give the texture on a wall, usually I use wallpaper. Because of the consistently provide only the wallpaper texture. Kamprot Sometimes if existing paint texture, less consistent results. Moreover, if the builder can not apply very well. The result will look less nice , “he explained.
In addition to provide texture in the residential, wallpaper also has other functions. It’s just a desire to be in synchrony, there are some smart steps when applying.
“Wallpaper can give texture and accent. Because of the many motives, good to accent the home. If you want to give accent to a specific room to look good, you can give a touch of wallpaper in one area of the wall and three other areas need not be given , “he explained.
Along with the development of fashion, style and color of the wallpaper was in accordance with the latest trends. For that, Jenny expose it.
“Perhaps the motive remains a lot, but the color is dim, enggak too strong. They’re more into earth color, such as soil color, green, blue, and nothing to do with nature,” he explained.
Now, in order to create nuances that more dramatic, the lighting elements are also a big influence.
“We as interior designers consider lighting as the number one element that is very important to note. Since we are moving in the room, where there was no sun and the place is the lighting. So, if we put the wrong lighting, the room will seemed far from the desired perception. If the atmosphere to warm the room, and then we put the white light, he would seem to die, “he added.
So, how to apply the proper lighting in homes?
“If for home, I always talk to the customer to avoid the colors of his white tone. Use a light tone of his warm white, cool white not because it was too pale, and to paint the walls, too less to live. If the white walls , was given a blue light, blue light will make the room a blue color, “added Jenny.
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No Comments Making Minimalist Room Style
Decoration November 19th, 2009
As the name implies, a minimalist all-embracing principle of minimum. Thus, there ga, tuh, a row of display shelves or walls meet the full frame. All of which is placed in a room, only needed. Still wondering how to organize a room with a minimalist style?
Andra Matin, the architect of andramatin architects, share the tips here.
1. Separate items were used and which has approximately unnecessary.
2. If it is still much needed, but not often used, gather in one place, so that no scattering. As much as possible the room look neat and clean.
3. If you have a collection of objects, do not display all. Choose your favorite course.
4. Do not put a lot of furniture in one room. The fewer the better.
5. Minimalist style actually works best for houses are small, because the one room should be able to accommodate more than one function.
But one thing that needs to be stressed from all the above tips, minimalist style of architecture or not the arrangement of space, but a lifestyle. This means, do not apply a minimalist, if not in accordance with the habits of our lives everyday.
