Various Uses of Batik Motifs in Rooms That Will Make You W

We all surely know one of Indonesia's original cultural creations, namely batik. Batik itself has various patterns, diversity, and different meanings. Batik fabric is synonymous with clothing and various garments used for special occasions or other formal events. The origin of the fabric from various cities can be seen from its distinct patterns. But what if batik is used to design the interior of your home? There is a growing trend of using batik as a concept or openly in interior design. Here are some examples of interior designs that use batik as their theme, tailored to the room's function.

1. Hallway

Interior design by Betsy Burnham Design Luxe

For the hallway, batik can be used as a wallpaper motif on the walls. When people enter, the view of patterned walls will certainly be the main focus. Pair it with various other furniture with different colors and patterns from the wallpaper. This will make the hallway area look more diverse.

2. Living Room

Interior Design by Meg Braff The Decorated Home

The living room is typically associated with sofas and coffee tables. As seen in the picture, batik motifs are used on the single sofas on both sides. They are complemented by plain-colored and fur-textured sofas. The choice of batik colors, brown and red, harmonizes with the overall color scheme of the room, integrating well with the wooden walls and furniture.

3. Dining Room

Interior Design by Kirsten Kelli

One of the designs above can be considered quite elegant. With various wooden materials used, this room feels very luxurious. The high ceiling with dark batik-patterned door curtains supports the grand and elegant impression. The placement of plain furniture makes the batik fabric for the curtains stand out.

4. Kitchen

Interior Design by Kim Macumber

For the kitchen area, you can use curtains with simple batik motifs. This is done to match the clean look of the predominantly white kitchen. The red color adds a striking touch to anyone who sees it.

5. Master Bedroom

Interior Design by Kathleen DiPaolo

For the bedroom, it needs to be tailored to the owner's preferences. One example of the design is this bedroom. Batik motifs are visible on the bedspread at the ends. The chosen colors and motifs are calm and suitable for the existing furniture in the room. Hence, it looks harmonious and complementary.

6. Guest Bedroom

Interior Design by Cindy Meador

For the guest bedroom, choose a theme that's not too flashy. This is because the guest bedroom is used by various people visiting the house. Adjust it as shown in the picture above. The combination of soft light blue colors makes the room feel cool and comfortable. The batik motif on the bedspread and sofa cushions turns batik into a well-designed element rather than just being placed randomly.

7. Children's Room

Interior Design by Carrie Hatfield

Children's rooms naturally require bright and attractive colors. Using red and green in the room combined with a white bed creates a unique and integrated look. This is because the light green with batik motifs on the wall has a light color, so it's not too prominent in this room.

8. Bathroom

Interior Design by Emily Ruddo

Bathrooms can also be designed by adding a batik pattern to the walls. The repeating pattern displayed on the wall beautifies and prevents the bathroom from feeling dull when you're inside.

9. Outdoor Area

Interior Design by Creasha Weglarz Design

The batik motif on the sofa cushions is already quite familiar. However, the combination of blue tones with a white bamboo-framed sofa gives an oriental impression. It looks antique and bright at the same time. The sofa cushions placed on the terrace are easily recognizable from a distance due to their unique motif and colors.

10. Commercial Retail

Tory Burch store in Milan Image courtesy of Vogue

Interestingly, batik patterns are not only suitable for homes but also for some commercial retail areas. Elegant batik motifs are certainly very suitable as accents in retail areas. They not only beautify but also give a luxurious impression inside the space.

So, are you interested in decorating your home with batik motifs?