chinoiserie

chinoiserie – a French term signifying “Chinese-esque” and refers to a European style that refects Chinese influence and imagery.  Since the 17th century chinoiserie included the use of fanciful images, and the use of Chinese style porcelain, materials, finishes such as lacquer, and decoration such as fretwork.

While researching my INSPIRATION statement fabric post, I found all of these gorgeous fabrics and wallcoverings on Schumacher.   Imagine a touch of chinoiserie in your room – or build a whole space around one – make a statement or add some subtle fretwork…

Starry Night in Chartreuse – a classic print in a modern colourway.  Mandarin, China Blue and Smoke are other colourways.

Lotus Garden in Lacquer – also available in Pool and Tobacco

Peony Bamboo Metallic Wallcovering.

Chinese Pavilion is only available in this colourway.

Wallcovering Jester in Pewter – beautiful in a dining room or even a powder room for something unexpected.

Lampas Chinois in Vert or Pearl, Lacquer or Chocolate

Cholan Garden in Lacquer which is high contrast – look for it in Sand for a tone on tone print

Ming CherryBlossom Wallcovering in Metallic Gold – and pretty in Aqua, Pearl and Lime

Chiang Mai Dragon in Aquamarine – a Schumacher favorite originally from the 1920′s.  Available in 4 other colourways and wallcovering.

Pearl River in Jade (shown) or Clay.

Mandarin Peony in Aquamarine.  Also in Alabaster and Wallcovering.

Summer Palace Fret in Smoke – named after a beautiful eighteenth century palace in China - available in Wisteria, Sand and Mineral as well as Wallcovering.

Chinois Fret in Oxblood/Lacquer – a classic geometric in woven cotton.  Available in 5 other colourways and Wallcovering.

My name is Sue Womersley and I am an Interior Decorator in Vancouver BC.

Tags: chinese style, chinoiserie, fabric, Schumacher, wallpaper