1. Enter through the door and follow the Qi channels to see the overall situation
When we unfold the design drawings of a Chinese-style home, the first thing we need to do is not to hurriedly examine the patterns with exquisitely crafted characteristics, but to unfold them slowly from the entrance just like reading a mountain hand scroll. The door into the house is the starting point of the entire house. You might as well turn yourself into a wisp of wind that can pass through the hall in your mind, step in from the entrance, and feel the perfect combination of density and density in the space. When observing within the range of sight, first of all, you must clearly distinguish the mutual directions between the hall, tea room, study and bedroom. This is where the "qi pulse", which is extremely important in Chinese style architecture, is located. When each space is connected to each other, it should be smooth and have a specific rhythm. Just like the dining room and the kitchen, they should be as dependent on each other as lips and teeth; the study and the courtyard should complement each other with the scenery. Only by having a clear understanding of the pattern can we appreciate the ingenuity of the designer.
2. Measure the heaven and earth, determine the universe within a square inch
Paying attention to the Chinese aesthetics of "conveying the truth", every dimension on the drawing is the measure of future life. We must carefully examine the proportional relationship presented by each room. The living room is the core of the home for receiving guests and living. Its bay is deep enough to accommodate a set of armchairs or a table that still has a lingering effect. Only in this way can it show the grand style of hospitality. As for the bedroom, its value is that it hides wind and gathers energy. Its size should not be too large. The bed should be the center of the entire space and leave a blank space around the bed. Only in this way can a private atmosphere of quiet sleep be created. What is particularly important is to examine the walls that have been renovated. Can the newly divided space fit in with the living habits of the family? Whether the elderly room is facing the direction of the sun, whether the children's room is spacious enough, these comforts defined by size are much more important than the immediate visual impact.
3. Observe the patterns carefully and examine the bones of the East
When the structure of the space is clear, you can carefully examine the "skin" and "decoration" attached to the wall. In the drawings, special attention should be paid to the direction in which the door opens. Chinese-style homes focus on smooth movement and privacy. The direction in which the door opens should not only avoid conflict with the movement of furniture, but also protect the tranquility of the bedroom. Next, look for those planned "storage cabinets", which often appear in the form of "book racks", "double cabinets" or floor-to-ceiling "top cabinets". These cabinets are not only necessary for storage, but also serve as a stage for displaying the owner's taste. Finally, don’t miss the location of the window panes. There is a flower window that not only brings in the skylight, but also frames a small scene. By clarifying the direction and size of each window, you will know the rhythm of the flow of light and shadow in your home in the future. This is the key to dialogue with nature in the Eastern wisdom of living.
4. The soft decoration is the finishing touch, and the artistic conception is reflected in the flowers with wonderful strokes.
After looking at the presentation of the hard furnishings in the picture, we can conceive of the elegance created by the soft furnishings in our minds. Although we cannot browse through the drawings in detail, we can already get a rough idea of what the future will look like based on this vision. Next to the equipped Arhat bed, there should be a table and an incense burner, and a simple and elegant palace lantern should be hung above the Ming-style tables and chairs. The key point is where the designer explains it, that is, we understand how to create artistic conception with the help of screens, curtains, and green plants. There is a drawing. If it allows you to understand the expansion and closing of space, detect the movement and changes of light and shadow, and anticipate the leisurely scene of yourself leaning on a beautiful woman, drinking tea leisurely and reading quietly, then this design will be more than half successful. It is no longer a cold line, but a blueprint that carries the aesthetics of your future oriental life. Only by reading it carefully this time can we truly deliver professional matters to others and firmly grasp the beauty of life in our own hands.
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