Decorating Styles: Kitsch, Oriental, Zen and Shabby Chic
Kitsch
The kitsch is presented as a style that expresses an exaggerated use of forms and colors, use of unsightly elements and garish. Predominantly gum pink, sky blue, apple green and red. The textures used are also very diverse: the wire, synthetic leather, glass, plastic and paper. Rare forms furniture, lava lamps, accessories and all kinds of disparate objects that have to do with art and with this kind of culture. It also uses curtains and cushions hair trimmings. In short, any kind of pattern or object that is striking and original.
Oriental Style
The more colors that can sing with this style are white, lavender or lilac. Based on a personal interpretation of this exotic and ancient culture, with the simplicity they bring their wisdom and philosophy. Colours, objects, murals and decorations that refer at all times its aesthetics and customs. Contrast textures (stone, wood, paper), mystical objects (fonts, candles, incense) and the presence of nature (rocks, water, flowers) in a total balance, proposed from the concept of yin and yang and balance energies.
Zen Style
Very similar to the oriental style, Zen is even more bare and simple, seeking harmony and balance, plus a subtle masculine touch. The true mystical and philosophical roots of Zen are in the life and teachings of Buddha. The philosophy or spiritual basis of Zen focuses on lighting and search for harmony and inner peace through simple, everyday actions. Use neutral colors and shades from white through the range of browns and beige colors, fonts, feng shui, bamboo items, rustic fabrics, waterfalls, etc.
Shabby Chic
It is a very elegant decorative style that stands out for its use and great combination of objects and recycled antique furniture but so as not to lose their essence and modern and updated look. Shabby means shabby, deteriorated, but in this case it looks to new, agiornado, and hence the term chic. The shabby chic is mostly based on accessories and furniture. Patinated antique lamps and chandeliers, with fringes and a romantic touch. Painted or patinated antique furniture, combined with existing fabrics and modern furnishings.