Wednesday, June 10, 2009

The Pagoda Door


This photo shows a wonderful idea to use in a dining room or bedroom perhaps, if you are considering having Chinoiserie hand painted or stenciled. The door becomes a pagoda, an icon of Chinoiserie. I think it's a great idea to turn the door into a design asset, instead of a nuisance breaking up your Chinoiserie design.

16 comments:

  1. Incredibly elegant! I love the swinging door and oval window with it as well - I believe it leads to a kitchen, no?

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  2. Now this is a great use of Chinoiserie! Even on it's own it would be a beautiful doorway.

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  3. Absolutely love the door! Reminds me of Graham Rust's chinoiserie room in Ixworth Abbey. He had six doors to incorporate!

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  4. Sarah-I had this in my files and don't know where it came from, but I think it's a restaurant or hotel and it leads into a kitchen. But the idea would work on any door.

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  5. Sande-It would indeed be very elegant just using this for the door and nowhere else.

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  6. G.-I think it's very whimsical and chic.

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  7. Theresa-Do you have a photo? I don't see it on his website. I love his work and would love to see it!

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  8. I LOVE this! What a wonderful feel it would give a room.
    I can't even vacation without staying up to date on Chinoiserie :)

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  9. SF-Thanks-Hope you're having a wonderful time.

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  10. the pagoda door is such a cool idea!
    xox

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  11. Allison-It's a great idea that I would love to do.

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