Originating from the French 'chinois', meaning Chinese, chinoiserie has had a profound influence on interior design, decorative art, architecture and furniture for centuries.
In the 18th century travel opened up to the East, and Chinese designs came west, influencing the interiors of the wealthy and well-travelled.
A timeless design steeped in history and cultural folklore with a strong emphasis on visual design, it's not hard to see why French Bedroom embraces this style.
The emergence of chinoiserie designs coincided with the French Revolution.
As an antidote to the severity of this time, the whimsical scenes depicted by decorative chinoiserie were blended into textiles, and so toile designs were born.
Style toile and chinoiserie with a balanced mix of classic and contemporary.
Pair intricate chinoiserie designs with crisp white furniture, and delicate toile with solid oak pieces. Work in pops of colour, textured rugs, and considered lighting.
Classic, timeless, and used by designers for centuries.
