Easy Chinoiserie DIY

I am not a big DIY type, probably because I am a perfectionist and prefer to hire experts to do things better than I can, but I do love easy DIY projects. I have collected several I would like to try myself and thought I would share some with you over the next few days. I love this vignette by Thomas Jayne with its gorgeous Gracie Chinoiserie wallpaper and the pale blue Parsons desk edged in gold. I found this great blue Parsons desk on Home Decorators Collection for $199. It is made of wood too! It also comes in a file cabinet and bookcase. I think the gold edging could be done with one of my beloved Krylon 18 Kt. Gold Leafing pens or gold paint and a tiny brush. Find the desk here.

The Multi Functional Chinoiserie Room

Melanie Turner

With its plethora of white Chinese Chippendale chairs, this room does triple duty as dining, work, and living space. Note the two Parsons table desks next to each other creating a two person or large work area.

The Chinoiserie Dressing Room - The Mirrored Vanity

The Parsons style has become an icon of mid century modern design. Originally created in Paris in the 1930s, it is a classic. West Elm's version is adored by interior designers and design enthusiasts. But did you know that it is now available mirrored? The Parsons Mirror Desk, well priced and stunning, is a great choice for a vanity in the Chinoiserie dressing room. I would pair it with a Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chair.