# Eastern-Infused Ornate Interiors Shinsuke Kawahara’s Paris Home Features Asian Interior Deco By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-interior-decor References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/Shinsuke-Kawahara-Paris-Apartment) & [matthieusalvaing](http://www.matthieusalvaing.com/architecture-interior-design/) Mixing the whimsy of Wonderland with an [Asian interior decor aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duane-house) as well as elements of the [Parisian lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-ashby), Shinsuke Kawahara has created an eclectic paradise apartment. With no actual bedroom, the apartment layout is already unique, featuring a serene Tea Room where Kawahara can go to for a peaceful escape. Rabbits fill every nook and cranny from porcelain figurines to mesh wire sculptures, adding a fairytale feeling to the home. Colorful kimono prints cover furnishings, rugs and curtains, and multi-hued glass vases create a busy and cheerful environment. The mix of tradition with modern as well as whimsical elements make for striking decor. Anyone who likes the idea of having their own secret garden should consider emulating the bright, floral-infused Asian interior decor that Shinsuke Kawahara uses in his home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Floral-infused Asian Interior Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of furniture and home accessories featuring vibrant floral patterns and Asian-inspired design. - **Whimsical Wonderland Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a collection of whimsical home decor items that combine elements of fantasy with practical functionality. - **Eclectic Home Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer personalized home design services that blend various aesthetics, cultures, and elements to create unique living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use technology like augmented reality to allow customers to virtually visualize and experiment with different interior design styles. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable materials and production methods into furniture manufacturing processes. - **Home Decor Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate themed home decor collections that cater to specific design styles, allowing customers to easily create cohesive and visually appealing spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese-Inspired Elevated Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piedterre.md) - [Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intheory-design.md) - [Japanese Inn-Inspired Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-tarta-piccola.md) - [French Craft-Honoring Bold Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/univers-uchronia.md) - [Art-Filled Parisian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amlie-du-chalard.md) - [Peaceful Wooden-Designed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-residence.md) - [Whimsically Designed Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowley-manor-experimental.md) - [Cross-Cultural Influenced Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-de-sagonne.md) - [Luxuriously Artistic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio1.md)