Zen style furniture is made from natural organic materials. It is simple and plain in looks with minimalist approach of Zen tradition. It helps you to remain mindful and focused without creating any distractions. Zen style furniture made from domesticated wood or timber creates calm and peaceful atmosphere in the room. Mature wood gives strength and quality without affecting earth’s natural resources. Earthy quality of natural wood blended with clean lines of furniture design creates harmony and peace. Stability of mature wood and graceful simplicity of the furniture creates serene and peaceful atmosphere at home. Zen style furniture accompanied by the accessories such as lotus bowl, Asian pottery, and rice paper lamps looks beautiful. Interesting wall art can make the room lively and inviting. Choose accessories that complement the furniture. Decorative pillows and cushions add softness to the bare furniture.
Zen style home décor is based on the principles of Zen. The main objective of Zen practice is to attain mindfulness and meditation by living a day to day simple life. Zen style home décor helps in achieving harmony and balance within by creating a harmonious environment without. Surrounding simplicity and peacefulness is reflected within. Earthy colors or nature inspired colors are used in Zen style home decor. All shades of brown and beige, white, blue and green blend well with the furniture. Texture is also very important in Zen style home decor. Stone, wood, paper, flowers, water, metal etc are used to create rich texture and balance four main elements that are fire, wood, earth and air. A bamboo plant or an indoor plant, water fountain, wind chimes etc balance the four elements and create an ambiance similar to a meditation garden.
American fashion designer Donna Karan recently introduced Urban Zen furniture line. The furniture was presented with models wearing Donna’s latest clothing designs. Furniture and models looked stunningly beautiful complementing each other. Breathtaking furniture line with exquisite craftsmanship is produced in Bali. The furniture line is handmade from Indonesian teak, rich in its grains and hue. It is custom made with choice in color, size and finish. It is available in ebony, bleached or natural finish. The furniture is simple, strong and with minimalist features. All the furniture pieces are huge and full of comfort with strong base and soft pillows. Ten percent of the furniture sales go to the Urban Zen Foundation, a philanthropic organization with three main missions namely education, health care and preservation of culture.
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