chinoiserie

this collection of photos doesn't need much introduction. the ornate style of decoration of furniture, textiles, and ceramics esp. in 18th-cent. Europe, based on Chinese motifs, chinoserie, is just gorgeous.

miles redd

bergdorf goodman restaurant

de gournay

house beautiful

via southern accents

miles redd, nate berkus and ashley whittaker (a few of my favorite designers at the moment) have been featured lately for their fabulous chinoiserie rooms.

miles redd

the wallpaper can make a room elegant or playful. vintage or traditional. timeless

lonny

via four walls and a roof

miles redd

nate berkus via elle decor

kevin sharkey's apartment via martha stewart living

i would love to use a chinoiserie wallpaper in our guest room, but unfortunately wallpaper and renting don't blend.

french style authority

ashley whittaker via house beautiful

however, i recently came across this duvet set from dwell studio that brings in the same feel and isn’t permanent.

dwell studio

it may just be the temporary answer.

xoxo

elle.

sara gilbane interiors

the details of the hand painted wallpapers by de gournay are enough to make my jaw drop. as well as the price.