Tour a Home With Asian-Influenced Design Style

Contemporary style meets Asian influence in this small home.

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Kitty Bartholomew tours a home with decor inspired by the homeowner's trip to Asia, but it's not typical of traditional Asian design. Designer Belisario Ruiz decided to take a more contemporary, American approach that was more practical for the homeowner's lifestyle. His take on Asian style adds charm and warmth to the contemporary decor.

He used an Asian color palette of bold China red, subdued golds and a calming wasabi green.
Wasabi green walls create a refreshing look in the master bedroom. White cotton sheers behind the headboard diffuse the light and help to create a dramatic focal point.

The vaulted ceiling was a challenge to decorate but Ruiz used the expansive white wall as a background for some magnificient art, which was created by a local artist by dipping leaves in acid then brushing them onto copper sheets to create interesting striations.

The opposite wall features a fireplace and built-in niche, which now houses a custom entertainment center. Tin ceiling tiles frame a mirror over the fireplace.

Bold red adds a punch of color to the back wall of the dining area. Furnishings in this space include an Indonesian cabinet, natural sisal rug, dark wood table and contemporary chairs.