Ethnic Interior Style
What does “ethnics” mean today? A mixture of African, Indian and Asian motifs and this list does not end here. The contrast of the national peculiarities of the interior is so rich in bright colors, exotic furniture, luxury accessories and jewelry that sometimes we deal with the presence of Africans on the Indian elephant in the house. This style is for those, who love the sunny colors and precious stones.
It is possible that ethnic style is the most ancient in the history of mankind. The style appeared as travelers and traders began to bring home all overseas “thingamajigs” and unusual things. Thus, the mixture of incompatible things appeared.
Today ethnics often imply the presence of elements of ancient India and Morocco: copper, tin and brass, rough and heavy furniture of dark wood, beads, fringe, expensive bright fabrics, etc.
From India the ethnic style got the ability to play with color and light. Here comes the impossible creation. Designers often use this technique when the opposite sides of the color spectrum are combined. Everyone can take this approach to the design of the room, as it almost doesn’t need any effort and money to turn a room into a magnificent palace.
Indian colors are riot of colors, sharp and glaring contrasts. Red, blue, gold, amethyst, etc. not only white, pale and smooth transition of colors, a solid contrast. In order not to make the placement a large parrot, designers advise not to use more than three colors.
Moroccan house will never have wallpaper and tiles on the walls, as well as any decorative items. On the other hand, you can find a mosaic of small or broken tiles and luxurious hand-made large mirrors.
Fabrics have the most important place when creating the interior in the ethnic style; you will discover all of their resplendencies: a chic velvet curtains, shimmering silk pillows, cotton and wool manufacturing fine Persian carpets.
