Many countries, such as China, Japan, Tibet, etc., have had an effect. Therefore, I have chosen to focus on one country for this tip, Japan. Other eastern countries could, and may be, topics for future newsletters. Each has its own unique culture and characteristics, and therefore individual influences. Japanese interiors generally use neutral, natural colors, to provide a simple background.
Interiors emphasize architecture, and as a result, provide a sense of geometric order.
In addition, natural colors minimize a feeling of clutter, which is also essential to eastern design and its philosophy of simplicity. When a statement is made in a Japanese interior, it is usually through a single strong exclamation of color or a predominant texture. Eastern art colors are pure. Unlike western art, which mixes color and refines sketches, eastern art is original. Western art is often complex, whereas eastern art is simple, strong, and graphic.