Asian elements

Many leading designers have been drawn to creating interiors with a sense of harmony and balance based around the five Asian elements of Air, Earth, Wood, Fire and Water. The fascinating link between materials and design, as well as the cultural and spiritual dimensions of Asian thought are drawn out.

Jane Edwards started her career as a fashion stylist in London, and after relocating to Hong Kong in 1992, she worked as a fashion editor before shifting focus to interior styling and writing. She now lives in London and works on a variety of writing projects. Andrew Wood has lived worked and sailed around Asia. He has worked for a variety of publications including British Vogue and various Japanese titles.