Asian Interior Design Trends in Two Modern Homes [With Floor Plans]

Many style guides tend to focus on the historical side of Asian interior styling, often highlighting homes decorated with ornate antiques and bold symbolic colors.

But what about interiors created with modern design fans in mind? These two beautiful homes – both located in Taiwan – demonstrate the sophisticated and minimalistic interior design trends popular in East Asia today. Each home incorporates the best of both international inspiration and traditional local influences, with a mix of furniture and fixtures from all over the world. Both are perfectly gorgeous and worth checking out.

Most of the furniture takes advantage of thin wire legs for a light yet industrial look, whereas the substantial sofa offers a softer aesthetic rounded out by a textural white rug. This home uses mirrors extensively to heighten the sense of spaciousness in addition to maximizing natural light, demonstrated by the reflective backing on the integrated bookshelf.

Color is sparingly used yet carefully balanced. Note the black set of dining chairs, punctuated by a singular white chair and a singular red chair. To the right, a lone blue pillow pops out from its neutral surroundings.

Public spaces are open yet well defined. A raised ceiling in matte charcoal helps to delineate the open living room space. The dining and kitchen, on the other hand, enjoys the rustic treatment of playfully misaligned wood panels.

Perhaps the most vibrant piece of furniture, the live edge table, brings a wealth of grounded organic energy to the dining area – yet the rest of the room features exceptionally strong industrial tones in the form of metallic accents. Here, another mirrored wall catches the reflection of the large living room window and efficaciously brightens the space.

Such a wonderful variety of textures on display here: matte, gloss, burled wood… Each element contributes.