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Friday
Aug172012

10 Decor Favorites: Asian Styling at Bungalow 5

Shanghai 2-Drawer and 2-Door Cabinet

Home goods and furniture companies are preparing their fall collections, and we've been receiving previews of what will be coming your way in the consumer interior design market. Today's collection previews to the professional design trade will trickle down to stores and design clients' homes in the future. One trend we noticed from the new collections from Bungalow 5 Furniture is a focus on Asian influences. In fact, with mirrored furniture like the Shanghai Cabinet (above), we're getting an interesting mash-up of Hollywood Regency glamour injected into more traditional Asian styled pieces.

Legend Temple Jar

This will definitely help designers fit these Asian-inspired pieces into a wider variety of decorating schemes: the mirrored looks will go well with practically anything in the range from contemporary to traditional, while truly eclectic spaces will benefit from a sprinkling of Asian accents. A good rule of thumb: if the colors and forms of the pieces are harmonious and appealing, relating well to other elements in the room you're decorating, then go for it! Here are a few more Asian looks we found in the upcoming Bungalow 5 collections; click on each photo for more product information.

Kyoto Lamp

Roxanne Covered Mei Ping Jar in Turquoise Glazed Porcelain

Shanghai Console

Jade Covered Hexagonal Jar in Multi-colored Porcelain

Collette Stool with Faux Bamboo Metal in Antique Gold Finish

Palace Covered Jar in White and Blue Porcelain

Shanghai 3-Drawer Side Table

Handpainting Detail from Papillion High Neck Vase



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  • Reader Comments (6)

    I really like the creation of Legend Temple Jar and Collette Stool with Faux Bamboo Metal in Antique Gold Finish. Its really awesome...

    Thanks...
    August 18, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterPriya Deore
    The pieces presented are great for a house with modern design.

    (portugues)
    As peças apresentadas são ótimas para uma casa com design moderno.
    August 18, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterMillium
    These all are classical home decorating tools. The designs of these are antique and represents a symbol of Higher Class design.
    August 19, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterChristina Nolen
    great inspiration for bungalow. very interesting
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    October 1, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterTeguh
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