Exotic traditional house interior design

Often there is a very entertaining impression of a simple traditional house design, where the treasures are displayed lovingly, each furnishings very rich in historical heritage and every detail with care. Being in an ethnic style home can be romantic and traditional atmosphere of the past.

Every ethnic style house is always synonymous with peaceful, comfortable, relaxed and calm atmosphere. The atmosphere is as if you return back to the 'roots' that you left behind while the busy life and life clutter is burdensome. Anyone would certainly feel at home in it. (Kios Online)

If you've ever seen a Javanese ethnic house design, you'll feel the same way. Similarly, when you go home various ethnic homes are scattered throughout Indonesia, such as Minangkabau Traditional House Gadang, Rumah Dalam Loka, custom house West Nusa Tenggara, West Kalimantan Betang House, and so forth.

The comforts of a simple ethnic home lie in the mix of space hierarchy, in-room compositions, and visual characteristics created by combining elements as well as light, color and proportion.

If you are online, it is difficult to know how to turn it into a simple traditional home design without completely redecorating your entire home. However, if your budget is limited, do not worry. Still, to redesign an ethnic style home with a modern twist without a total overhaul.

Here are some important changes you can do around ethnic style homes to preserve traditional culture, no matter what style you apply today.

1. Secrets of natural elements

Rustic design which in Indonesian means 'rusty' or old (ancient). This concept is based on awareness of the environment and elements of elements and elements that have not been fabricated. The material already has a rough surface texture because it is intentionally left natural and not much in-finishing.


In Indonesia, the interior design of rustic houses has been applied frequently, especially for ethnic style houses that adhere to traditional architecture, such as traditional houses and traditional houses. The design of a simple rustic-style traditional house also has an essence that accentuates the natural impression of the space user, and offers a rustic feel with the natural, rusting, spatial elements of the elements of space, not even finishing, sanded or drained so that the beauty of the vernacular side . With the concept of nature-based, the material comes from nature such as wood, stone, metal, and so processed by 3R method (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).

2. The mixed combo concept

The concept of ethnic-style home interior design can use the eclectic concept of complementary elements or styles into a separate form in one room. This style is the element of the past to create something new and original. In architecture and interior design, these elements include building structures, furniture, motif decorations, historical ornaments, traditional cultural motifs or styles from other countries.
The concept of simple ethnic house design of this eclectic style does not look formal and rigid because the look of the room that is not solely focused on the traditional concept only. In addition the room will also look more dynamic and cheerful.

3. Classic Romance

For those of you who like a bit of a touch of luxury, ethnic style home interior design can also be combined with a classic concept that prioritizes composition, balance, perfect harmonization and elements of great detail.

Interior design of classical ethnic house Joglo Ksatrian by MOM Architect [Source: arsitag.com]

Ethnic style home interior design that uses the classic concept generally has many focal points that are realized through detail furniture and ornaments and accentuate scale and proportion. Like Joglo Ksatrian by MOM Architect, the classic concept is highlighted through the furniture detail focal point and classic chandelier, though not too much. This concept can show the room looks more luxurious, elegant, and reminds us of the past.

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4. Smart-tech innovation

You may ask, is it possible to combine a simple ethnic style with a futuristic concept? The futuristic concept is designed by relying on the imagination of space to be used in the future. Usually this design uses metal materials and fabrication materials with high efficiency and technology.