Chinese classical space is very concerned about the "etiquette". In the traditional Chinese concept, not only the strict distinction between inside and outside, the order of seniority, but also pay attention to symmetry, external isolation, own heaven and earth. Traditional hall etiquette - the master or elders, the status of the person is sitting in the center, on both sides of the guests or the younger generation of the seating order. Modern people are accustomed to face-to-face communication, while the ancients emphasized side communication, and it is impolite to speak face-to-face. This spatial layout, which represents the traditional value perception, illustrates the relationship between hierarchy, seniority and juniority, host and guest, and the way of communication, and also shows that the Chinese style is more of a cultural perspective to divide the function of space. Applied to the new Chinese style, the furniture should be placed in different areas according to the etiquette, for example, the distance between two chairs in different conversation spaces defines the relationship between the two sides of the conversation.
Medium is a philosophy of life that the Chinese believe in, and it also embodies a kind of balance, which is an art to achieve in the design of the living environment. The balance of yin and yang and the circularity of the qi field are the characteristics of Chinese space. What are the proportions of the length, width and height of the house, and how to grasp the volume of the furniture? These are the key points to think about when using the Chinese concept.
Virtual and real is another concept of Chinese design importance, typical Chinese space is concerned about "partition", and this partition, the purpose is not to cut off the space, but a transition, a reminder, an instruction, often "separate and continuous". Bijie cupboard, screen, Pokou rack, curtains, not only used to "separate and constantly", there is also a very strong decorative. For example, today's popular molding wall, movable wall and other elements, a long time ago by the Chinese people to use freely; also, for example, the wall of white, furniture, virtual function and solid shape design, etc., are the essence of traditional Chinese design. In the new Chinese style still emphasize "white", for example, in some of the transition space in the use of "white", can make the space has greater flexibility.
Only with in-depth knowledge of traditional culture, we can combine modern elements with traditional elements to create a space rich in traditional flavors with the aesthetic needs of modern people, so that tradition can be passed on.