Trying to figure out how to break out of the decorating doldrums?  Taking your living room or bedroom on an Oriental adventure could be the perfect excursion.  Asian decor is an elegant simple solution to bring life to a room. Just resist the urge to over-decorate.  In fact, when planning out your Asian decorating adventure, simplicity is the key to success.  With Asian inspired style, less is more.

Color:  For the walls, think beige or tan, inspired by aged bamboo or rice parchment. This will create a nice base color for the room that can be accented with some bolder, Asian inspired colors.  Blacks and whites are well-suited to Asian decor.  Green factors heavily into many Asian designs. They can range from the vivid greens of the bamboo jungle to the subtle luxury of a jade sculpture.  Use a health splash of red and gold to transport your guests to the Far East.

Floors:  Bamboo flooring is an obvious, but sometimes expensive flooring solution to create that Asian inspired feel in a room.  Bamboo-look laminate flooring is less expensive alternative, but any wood flooring is suitable in your new Asian room.  Stone and ceramic tile look great to terra-cotta tile will really make a statement.  Avoid the temptation to use an oriental rug unless you feel strongly that it works. You'll save a few bucks.  Instead, seek out a jute rug.This loomed, natural fiber alternative offers a simple solution that supports your design theme well.You should be able to find a 6' x 9' rug in the $200 range.  For the budget conscious, seek out a wool blend or synthetic version.

If you prefer drapes in the windows, look for silk with a nice sheen and tie them back with gold cord that's tasseled.   For a more casual vibe, consider roll-up bamboo shades. Plain blinds are fine, but you can also find bamboo blinds painted with oriental calligraphy or other Asian symbols and scenes if you want a bolder look.

Lighting: Chinese lanterns can be found in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes not to mention budget.   These are perfect.  Candle Lantern style lighting can be combined to good effect as well.  Avoid obviously contemporary or modern lamps and lighting.  A lighted water fountain can be a gread stand-in for a lamp that creates a true Asian atmosphere.

The smart shopper can find a bargain anywhere, but if you're going to splurge this is the area to do it.  Lacquered furniture is frequently seen in Asian homes.  Most often found a highly polished black, red, gold or white it's a centerpiece accent that can bring the Asian influenced theme together.  Consider a small table, trunk, armoire or curio cabinet.  Lacquer furniture is usually quite ornate decorated with scenes of flowers, landscapes and Chinese symbols.  Wicker and Bamboo furniture will be perfectly welcome in your Asian decorated room as well.

Decorations: Now you get to really have some fun. Make bold decisions, just remember the axiom that “less is more”.  For function, consider a Shonji room divider available in hundreds of looks and colors. A Buddha statue makes a great Asian decor accent or you might consider a statue of Kuan Yin.  A laughing Buddha statue is believed to improve one's chances of prosperity, but at the very least can add a bit of whimsy to a room.  Feng Shui princicples are based on promoting positive energy but there ideas are equally suited to good design.

Carvings in jade, porcelain statues and figurines, silk paintings and Asian wall art are all great choices.  A Chinese vase or fishbowl on a stand will work well too.  A bonsai tree is just right. Tea and Ginger jars are great for tables and storage. Asian plants are inspired too. The only thing standing in the way of your perfect Asian inspired room is lack of imagination.

Have a blast with all the great decorating options, just remember that in the case of Asian-themed decorating it's important not to overdo it.  Keep the room sparse and free of clutter to get the desired effect.  Don't overdo it. Use a few key decorative accessories to project your theme. You can always add more later.