Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Top Chinoiserie Fabrics #4 & #5


Two of my very favorite Chinoiserie fabrics are Quadrille's Paradise Background and their China Seas Collection Lyford Background. They take their place on my list of the best Chinoiserie fabrics. Many bloggers and even interior designers confuse the two patterns, which are quite close. I was thrilled to get the Paradise Background in Raspberry on Tint pictured above from Shannon Darby of Pink Wallpaper on Tuesday from her online shop The Designer's Attic. My Chinoiserie fabric stash runneth over! Below are wonderful examples of how designers use these fabrics as well as all the colorways of each so that you will be able to distinguish the two. No matter how these patterns are used-pillows, a headboard, window treatments, a tablecloth, or chairs, they instantly become the focal point of a room.









Quadrille Paradise Background










Quadrille China Seas Lyford Background










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19 comments:

  1. The HuntressApril 29, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    I got some too!!!

    Amy

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  2. Belle on HeelsApril 29, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    my two favorites...hands down! i'm having a chair recovered in the orange paradise and some matching pillows made. can't wait to see how they turn out!

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  3. Susie @ Maddie G DesignsApril 29, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    I love these as well. Did you know they can print these on Sunbrella fabric as well! Congrats on the score!

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  4. Precious and PinkApril 29, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    These are amazing! I am in love with all of these images--thanks for a wonderful post! I love reading your blog:)

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  5. PemberleyApril 29, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    This fabric is so perfect. Love it, great post.

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  6. AverillApril 29, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    Can't wait to see what you do with the Paradise Background. It's a great pattern.

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  7. the gardener's cottageApril 29, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    These fabrics are beautiful. Could you please explain the difference between these fabrics and toile? Also, can the two be mixed? Thanks.

    ~janet

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  8. Chic ColesApril 29, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    I am seriously obsessed with the Quadrille fabric. I love it on the brown chair and on the headboard!

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  9. Beth ConnollyApril 30, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    The Huntress-What are you doing with it?

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  10. Beth ConnollyApril 30, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Belle on Heels-Wow-that will be gorgeous!

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  11. Beth ConnollyApril 30, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Susie-Yes, I did know that-I would love outdoor cushions in it!

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  12. Beth ConnollyApril 30, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Precious and Pink-Thanks so much.

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  13. A Refocused LifeApril 30, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    Love the fabric - it's beautiful and certainly does make a statement.

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  14. Beth ConnollyMay 1, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Pemberley-They are lovely fabrics and even prettier in person.

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  15. Beth ConnollyMay 1, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Averill-I'll definitely do a post on it.

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  16. Beth ConnollyMay 1, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Janet-These would be called Chinoiserie toile. You can combine toiles, but I always keep the colors the same, like using two blue and white toiles together.

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  17. Beth ConnollyMay 1, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    CC-I think we're all obsessed with these.

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  18. Beth ConnollyMay 2, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    A Refocused Life-I can't wait to show what I am doing with mine!

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  19. designchicJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    2 of my very favorites!! love, love ~

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