Modern Christmas: A Festive Twist Combined with Asian Artistry

Christmas is coming, the bells are ringing, and it is time to start arranging your Interior design home accordingly. Whilst planning, you may just be inspired to deck the halls in Eastern elements, garnish your tableware in inky blues or simply infuse furnishings crafted from authentic cultured traditions. Here are some fresh Christmas decorating ideas.

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The Meaning of Red at Christmas 

Christmas is celebrated around the world to commemorate the birth of  Jesus Christ. When paradise plays were performed the colour, green was used through holly, ivy or mistletoe to represent the life of the son of God. Red was used to signify his blood and death in the plays by hanging red apples onto the branches of paradise trees to represent the fall of Adam. Over the years, these are now known to be traditional Christmas colours that gradually evolved. Red was implemented in many different festivities forms, including the representation of Santa’s uniform.

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Asia’s Love of Red‍

Red is loved throughout Asia because the colour signifies happiness, good fortune, joy and prosperity as dictated by feng shui. The colour is embraced through Chinese New Year and other holiday celebrations and gatherings. The culture harmonises with red, and it can be recognised through many forms of folklores such as the: 

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Red Firecracker – This tradition is loved by many in the Chinese culture for its enhanced festive atmosphere believed to ward off evil spirits and instead bring happiness and luck. 

Red Couplet – Used to decorate gates, doors and walls with two strips of matching and rhyming custom poetry to act as a barricade of protection from evil spirits.

Red Lantern – A recognised global trademark of Chinese culture that acts as a source of light and symbolises warmth, harmony, and good luck.

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Red Firecracker – This tradition is loved by many in the Chinese culture for its enhanced festive atmosphere believed to ward off evil spirits and instead bring happiness and luck. 

Red Couplet – Used to decorate gates, doors and walls with two strips of matching and rhyming custom poetry to act as a barricade of protection from evil spirits.

Red Lantern – A recognised global trademark of Chinese culture that acts as a source of light and symbolises warmth, harmony, and good luck.

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Red Paper Cut – This is mainly decorated used during New Year festivities, cut into shapes of animals or floral art, and is associated with luck and happiness. 

Red Chinese Knot – The Chinese Knot should be made from a single rope to symbolise eternal life. This decorative item is a form of ancient weaving and can be hung anywhere around the space. 

Red Envelope – During holidays or special occasions, red packets are given monetary gifts. This is a distinctly Chinese tradition. 

Decorating Your Home in Red This Christmas, but with a Twist.

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Classically Christmas, some may feel the holidays wouldn’t be just that without being dressed in red. Though if traditions have left you feeling stuck in the mud, a little Asian influence can add flavour to your interior. Here are our picks for a modern Red Christmas at home.

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Our designer Ideal Afternoon crafted the Pool Noodle Recliner, emulating a solid sense of Asian artistry through its elevated indentations, deep red colours and playful rolls. Perfect for the holiday season and outstanding primed to offer comfort for a lifetime.

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Rejoice in this season this Christmas with this through the old-world Eastern classic. A handcrafted and handcrafted through a Chinese lacquered cabinet is a statement piece that lasts through the seasons and exudes Christmas cheer during the holidays. Encased in red, world love for red provides it boasts generous amounts of storage. For your home inspiration :Image via Pinterest

Get cosy with these Christmas lively with Chinese silk pillows. The tassels and embroidery of these pillows represent the Eastern folklore of design. They will bring a sumptuous and decorative feel to your living area.

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The Mythology of Blue

The colour blue has deep-rooted connections at Christmas in Western culture. A long time ago, during medieval times, gold lacked value, but blue dye or paint was seen as opulent. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was assumed to be wearing blue, hence the stature of the colour. In the ancient world of China, the ceramic porcelain material was of great importance. It was used to make every day utensils, and has since evolved into collectable decorative items.

Embrace Inky Blues This Christmas Season 

Chinese Antiques – Add culture to your Christmas table from the ancient Japanese fairy tale of the two lovers who were separated because the gods for their passion envied their love. Instead of committing to the traditional hue of red this season, be inspired by this cooler take on Christmas. Dress your dinner table with the finest blue Chinese porcelain. A vast number of stories were created from the elements of this willow design and depicted amidst the imagery found in porcelain.

Grace your halls this Christmas and welcome your guest with the inspirational indigo console table. Modern intricacies entwined with Asian artistry.Image via Pinterest

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Style your home with navy blue contemporary modern décor infused with elements of Chinoiseries from the work ofCrosby Studios. A daring colour project paired with  the mysteries of the Eastern ancient Chinese fables.

The Study of Brown

Not only can brown be synchronised with accents of gold and silver to mark the festive holiday season, but the colour also represents a diverse union to our earth, soil and fertility. The natural colour provides a sense of security and reliability. The nurturing tone of brown is associated with being ‘all-natural and organic’. For those looking for something totally unexpected this e holiday season, find inspiration in the modest shade of brown.

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Brown Décor Infused Japandi Christmas

Japandi is an aesthetically pleasing way to maximise on comfort. Infuse your home with hybrid Japanese minimalism and modern Scandi elements, which to provides a calming, restful and clutter-free sanctuary during the holiday. The wood-wall panelling accentuates the living space and brings a cosier and intimate feel. Rustic browns are perhaps a great way to add depth to a minimalist Japanese interior at Christmas. To explore more about Japandi, view the Living In Design‘5 Steps For Achieving Japandi’ blog.

Our designer 12h creates handcrafted fantasies that may stimulate ‘a hot cup of cocoa and story to tell’ feel during the festive holiday season. Like The Mulan Chair, which was inspired by the ancient Heroine ‘The Ballad of Mulan’.

The ingenious East meets West, The  Daily Meditation Walnut Dressing Table, infusing modern Asian design with a distinctly European mid-century flavour. Ideal for all those cosmetic essentials making a perfect gift this Christmas. 

This Christmas, broaden your interior horizons and infuse touches of reds for the traditional, blues for the modern, or browns for the unexpected. Simple Asian Artistry that works elevates harmony with classic Christmas vibes.

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