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Chic Chinoiserie

February 10, 2010 By Jaima 8 Comments

Chinoiserie is a french term meaning “Chinese-esque”  referring to an artistic style used in decorating since the 17th century.  It is artwork often characterized with Chinese imagery that includes motifs of temples, monkeys, pagodas, elephants, birds, dragonfly’s and butterflies. This style is unique as patterns can have various looks because of the way the pattern is colored. This gorgeous Hermes orange bedroom by Sara Story,  is a lovely modern blend of traditional Chinoiserie with modern style.

The “Oriental Scenic” wallpaper below  features temples, lotus flowers and Chinese lanterns.  This is a subtle luxurious pattern that is perfect for  high end  foyers, dining rooms  or guest powder rooms. The silk texture on top makes it look almost like a fabric on the wall. An easy pattern to live with yet reflects immense style. This type of design is almost becoming a staple with interior designers today as it provides  a subtle textural backdrop.

These wallpaper designs are perfect patterns for all types of interiors . I love this bedroom as it reflects a calm yet decorative environment.

Even Oscar Wilde loved Chinoiserie as Zoella states below:

“This style of interior was fashionable in the 1890s, Oscar Wilde was a prominent figure in the promotion of Victorian Chinoiserie. He was famously ducked in a pond (forgive the pun) because his rooms at university were too opulent and fanciful!”

Chinoiserie used in interiors today can be opulent but also offer  a clean crisp look  like this bathroom.

The designer for one of  The Apprentice TV show series featured our Oriental Scenic wallpaper design  in black and tan in the foyer of the suites where  the contestants resided during the competition. Very dramatic!

Other unique interiors feature Chinoiserie screens, often used as art, a backdrop to an interior or as a dividing panel between two rooms.  Still, the affect creates a stunning focal point.

And if you need more pattern, try repeating it so the room has an overall uniform design statement.  Why not be enveloped with pattern and color like  in  designers Lee Radziwill’s Paris apartment.   Surrounding yourself with a Chinoiserie pattern is cozy!

This is a perfect example of a Chinoiserie design as it has that oriental flare while  featuring  the animal motifs and flowers.

Be inspired and add a little  Chinoiserie style into your life!

Images via: homewallcoverings.com;jaimabrownhome.com;pointclick.com;annecoyleinteriors.com;polyvore.com;gaitainteriors.com;Chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com propecia baby

Filed Under: Decorating with Pattern Tagged With: birds, chinese, Chinoiserie, Hermes, Oriental design, Oscar Wilde, pagodas, temples, Willow

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Comments

  1. gaia says

    February 21, 2010 at 4:29 am

    Happy Sunday!!!!
    You have a very interesting blog! I’m fascinated from patter and my fav is Toile de Jouy!
    Hope you’ll come to visit me !
    .-= gaia´s last blog ..{Weekend Bake} =-.

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  2. gaia says

    February 25, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    I love the bright bedroom, even if all the ose patterns are a bit too much for me!
    have a great weekend!

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  4. marylou says

    May 25, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    Looking for a fabric Parasol a client of mine thinks you may have – do you? Please offer information. Thank you.

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    • Jaima Brown says

      August 11, 2010 at 12:17 pm

      Hi Marylou:
      Did you find that Parasol Fabric you were looking for?
      You can call Jaima Brown Home at our office and see if still have it in stock.
      Thanks for being patient.
      Jaima

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    June 11, 2010 at 6:53 am

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  6. Rebecca says

    October 3, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Please could someone tell me the designer of the fabric in Lee Radziwills apartment? Thanks

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    • Jaima Emmert says

      October 3, 2012 at 1:37 pm

      I believe it is Hermes Wallpaper. Beautiful.Jaima

      Reply

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