Monday, February 22, 2010

Blue Chinoiserie Rooms-My Picks

The March issue of House Beautiful All About Blue, while well done enough, lacked rooms that knocked my socks off. Blue rooms and Chinoiserie are such a natural. Here are some of my favorites. Above, a room that has stood the test of time, the Chinese Room at Claydon House by John Fowler.

Aerin Lauder-Elle Decor



Phoebe Howard



Annie Selke


Carolyne Roehm


Mary McDonald


Ann Getty


Kendall Wilkinson


Luke and Julie Janklow-Vogue


Thomas Britt


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33 comments:

  1. D.B.February 22, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Once again, thanks for the gorgeous eye candy! I'm feeling better about the blue I chose for my Den walls thanks to this post!

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  2. Vickie H.February 22, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Oh my! Such a wonderful start to the week!

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  3. home before darkFebruary 22, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Agree with you about the HB. Left me feeling blue. I'm not a pastel girl, but shouts of cobalt make me happy. Nice work.

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  4. KarenaFebruary 22, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Love them all, room three and four are really wonderful!!

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  5. La DolfinaFebruary 22, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Each image took my breath away!
    I love this look so much.
    Annie Selkie's room is all me. I've always described my style as chinoiserie coastal!!
    Great post!!

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  6. Susie @ Maddie G DesignsFebruary 22, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    I thought there was something wrong with me that I wasn't wowed by this issue either. Glad I am not alone. Beautiful images. Especially love the 2nd Aerin Lauder one and the Mary McDonald office is divine!

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  7. AverillFebruary 22, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    All wonderfully inspiring, Beth. And I agree with you -- HB's March issue definitely needed some gorgeous Chinoiserie-inspired rooms!

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  8. Chic ColesFebruary 22, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Great line up of the blues.

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  9. abodewellFebruary 22, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    All of these rooms are like little jewels! Thanks for the inspiration!
    Frank @
    abodewell.blogspot.com

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  10. HamptontoesFebruary 22, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    I'm a huge fan of blue rooms (my son has a navy blue room and my daughter has a very regal blue for her bedroom)...the images you have shared are beautiful...I especially love the third one!

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  11. mrsjonesFebruary 22, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    they're all gorgeous! you've just re-defined "blue monday"...thank you!

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  12. AmandaFebruary 22, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    I am seriously drooling over that first room wall color. it's so rich and just perfect.

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  13. The Shiny PebbleFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    I love your perspective. Maybe you should start a weekly or monthly entry on reader's chinoiserie(sp) vignettes. The omnipresent belgian look is not leaving much room in the magazines for other styles of decorating, so it is fun to find this here.

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  14. The Shiny PebbleFebruary 22, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Adding you to my blogroll

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  15. Beth ConnollyFebruary 23, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    D.B.-My family room is an ice blue with lots of chocolate brown leather and I love it.

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  16. Beth ConnollyFebruary 23, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    Vickie-Thanks-glad you enjoyed it.

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  17. Beth ConnollyFebruary 23, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    Home Before Dark-A bit dull which it need not be.

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  18. Beth ConnollyFebruary 23, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    Karena-Hope you got some ideas.

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  19. Beth ConnollyFebruary 23, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    La Dolfina-I love the idea of Chinoiserie Coastal.

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  20. Beth ConnollyFebruary 23, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    Susie-Two of my favorites as well.

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  21. Beth ConnollyFebruary 23, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    Averill-I thought it all looked alike.

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  22. Beth ConnollyFebruary 23, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    CC-Thanks.

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  23. Beth ConnollyFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Frank-So glad you enjoyed them.

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  24. Beth ConnollyFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    Hamptontoes-I especially love blue bedrooms.

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  25. Beth ConnollyFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    Mrs. Jones-That would have been a great title for the post.

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  26. Beth ConnollyFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Amanda-I love that color.

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  27. Beth ConnollyFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    The Shiny Pebble-Thanks for stopping by. I see one more gray room with grain sacks I swear I will gag.

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  28. *Chic Provence*February 23, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    Hey Beth nicely curated collection of blue chinoiserie...rare to find!

    LOL on the gray rooms with grain sacks!!! roflmao!

    Kit

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  29. Beth ConnollyFebruary 24, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Kit-I hope this Belgian bit goes away soon.

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  30. Mélanie A.February 24, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    The blue in the second picture is so fabulous...

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  31. Renée FinbergFebruary 25, 2010 at 4:35 AM

    the first image blew my socks off!

    great post.
    xx

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  32. Beth ConnollyFebruary 25, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Melanie-Isn't that color wonderful!

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  33. Beth ConnollyFebruary 26, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Renee-Thanks-so gorgeous ad timeless.

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