Romantic settings and comforting spaces are a cinch when you use oriental decor. It’s almost effortless to turn your room into a great Asian getaway.

1) Remove as much clutter as you can. In Asian cities, space is often at a premium, so they do everything they can to not let a space look cluttered to maximize the area they do have to work with. Every item should have its own space so that it can be admired without another item taking attention away from it.

2) Try to find ways that you can bring balance to the area you’re decorating. If you’re looking for a way to balance out your home, Feng Shui is a great method of approach, since it is founded on balancing out the positive and negative energies in your home. Balance can be achieved not just by symmetry, but by looking at the items’ color, shape, size, or other details.. It may take some experimentation to find the best space for your decor.

3) Get a bonsai. Nothing adds so much so simply to Asian decor like a bonsai tree. Be careful when you’re selecting one though if you’re not much for taking care of plants; some bonsai require a lot of attention. You can find a decent selection of fake bonsai trees if you don’t have the time to properly care for a real one.

4) Add a small water fountain. Water fountains are often found in Feng Shui. It’s quite rewarding to be able to listen to water babbling after a stressful day, and any concerns about the water growing algae can be taken care of by adding some bleach to the water.

5) Use red paint. Paint the space you want to turn “Asian” red. Red is often associated with Asian-themed decor. If painting an entire room is either “too much color” for you, or out of your budget, consider painting just one wall as a red accent wall.

6) Get a small gong. If you’re looking for the perfect piece to place on your mantle, look no further than a small gong. Plus, they’re fun to ring every now and then!

7) Paper Fans make wonderful wall décor. Don’t worry about not being able to find a paper fan that is the proper size for your area; they come in an array of sizes from hand-held to over 40 inches. This way, you can find the perfect size for your space without being overwhelming.

Buy Asian knick-knacks from your local thrift store or flea market. It might take a while of hunting, but you can often find beautiful oriental figurines and decorations at wonderful prices.

9) Accent with bronze. Bronze is an age-old classic in Oriental art, so including it in your decor will really sell the overall design. Remember to keep things simple.

10) Pick out a sake set, tea set, or other Asian dinnerware to display. If you’re not a fan of these Asian drinks, it’s still just fine to display sake sets because they can be so finely decorated. Wipe them with a soft cloth occasionally to keep your guests fooled into thinking that you actually use them!