Essential facts about Asian outdoor decor
- The Japanese garden is one of the most accomplished approaches to Asian outdoor decor: refinement, elegance and beauty.
- A small space is enough: a Japanese garden does not require a large plot of land.
- Composition rules: avoid straight and parallel lines, highlight asymmetry, and arrange the garden using an odd-numbered design.
- Key materials and plants: stones, moss, water, trees, bamboo, evergreen plants, heather plants and ground cover.
- Asian decor can be extended indoors with furniture such as Maison Pavane's Shanghai tallboy, available in 3 colours.
Let's set designer furniture aside for a moment and take an interest in what is happening outside. Have you really taken the time to perfect your garden decor? Which style have you chosen? If you're not sure, here's an outdoor decor idea that might well appeal to you: the Japanese garden...
Why choose a Japanese garden for your outdoor decor?
The Japanese garden fascinates with its refinement, elegance and beauty. It does not require a large plot of land: a small space is enough to create a mystical world full of poetry. It is an art form in which creators borrow elements directly from nature, such as stones, moss, water, trees and bamboo.
There are several themes for enhancing the outside of your home, but throughout the ages, the Japanese garden has fascinated people with its refinement, elegance and, above all, its beauty. The space does not need to be large; a small area is more than enough to create a mystical world full of poetry.
The Japanese garden is an art form, and its creators can be compared to painters: they tell a pleasant story through their works, but instead of using brushes and paint, they borrow elements directly from nature, such as stones, moss, water, trees and bamboo…
How to create a Japanese garden: everything you need to know
Creating a Japanese garden is based on five principles: avoiding straight or parallel lines, highlighting asymmetry, arranging the garden using an odd-numbered design, favouring simplicity and open spaces, and choosing natural decorations such as stones and water. The plants selected are evergreen.
A Japanese garden is not intended for walking around; it is designed specifically to please the eye, like an imaginary three-dimensional painting. Here are the things to do, or not to do, to fully embrace the theme:
- Avoid straight or parallel lines and highlight asymmetry
- Arrange the garden using an odd-numbered design
- The plants used in a Japanese garden are evergreen plants, heather plants and ground cover. They are available from shops in France, some of which offer a home flower delivery service.
- Favour simplicity and open spaces
- Choose natural decorations such as stones and water.
Which Asian furniture can extend the decor?
Maison Pavane's Shanghai tallboy extends indoors the spirit of the Asian decor installed outside. This Chinese-inspired storage unit with stacked drawers is available in 3 colours on the Maison Pavane website.
At Maison Pavane, we also love Asian culture, especially when it comes to furniture. Proof of this is the magnificent Shanghai tallboy, available in 3 colours on our website: 
FAQ: Asian outdoor decor questions answered
How much space is needed for a Japanese garden?
A small space is enough. A Japanese garden does not require a large plot of land: composition, asymmetry and simplicity matter more than the surface area. Even a small area can be used to create a mystical world full of poetry, designed like a three-dimensional painting.
Which plants should be used in a Japanese garden?
Three plant families structure a Japanese garden: evergreen plants, heather plants and ground cover. They are available from shops in France, some of which offer a home flower delivery service. Bamboo and trees complete the plant palette.
What mistakes should be avoided in a Japanese garden?
Straight and parallel lines should be avoided: a Japanese garden highlights asymmetry. Overcrowding should also be avoided, since the principle is to favour simplicity and open spaces. Finally, a Japanese garden is not designed for walking around but to be viewed.
How can Chinese decor be incorporated outdoors?
Natural decorations, particularly stones and water, form the common foundation of Asian-inspired gardens. For decorative pieces, Maison Pavane offers Chinese-inspired furniture such as the Shanghai tallboy, available in 3 colours, which creates a link between outdoor decor and the inside of the home.
