Any woman who remembers playing “house” as a child has probably considered a career as an interior decorator, even if it was just for a moment, but most of us end up lucky if we can keep our piles of “stuff” in order and finish the basic household tasks. That’s why I read with interest an article that recently appeared at Chopa.com on their blog, entitled “Five Reasons to Buy Japanese Shoji Screens” because the ideas were designed for people like me.
There’s nothing wrong with people who buy Japanese shoji screens for the right reasons, such as creating a backdrop for a plant stand or a visual “break” in a cavernous loft apartment. But by the time the average person seeks to buy a shoji screen, we are doing it for far less aesthetic reason. Instead of pretending we are all just a bunch of frustrated interior decorators who chose the wrong career, this article tells it like it is. Unless you are one of those Type A personalities, chances are you are looking for ways to make your mess “work” better while giving a room the appearance of order and a dash of personal style.
If you’re ready to lose the collegiate “milk crate look” that was once a great space divider, or you want to stop apologizing – even to repairmen – about the current state of your home, then it may be time to buy a Japanese shoji screen.
Here are just a few of the ideas I found in the Chopa.com article that may be the perfect quick fix for your interior space.
- Does one of the windows in your apartment have a view of a parking lot or a dumpster? Then skip the curtains and buy a shoji screen that is hand-painted with cherry blossoms or a Hokusai print and stand it up in front of the window. The same thing can be done to hide an unfinished project or a small work area that is cluttered with paperwork.
- Need a new look for your bedroom? Skip the new bedroom set and buy a multi-paneled shoji screen room divider to replace an old headboard. Pair this with a Ginza table lamp and a few Sumi ink paintings and your room will soon be a peaceful oasis.
- Your sunroom or enclosed patio area may be a perfect spot for reading, but if you live in a townhome or condo you may need a bit of privacy. Why not buy a Japanese shoji screen and use it as a backdrop for you’re a plant stand? It will give your sunroom an exotic look while keeping the neighbors from snooping.
There are plenty of interesting ways you can use a shoji screen to make your house more inviting and organized. To learn more, read “Five Reasons to Buy Japanese Shoji Screens” and visit Chopa.com for the best selection.
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