Fabric as Wallpaper

Megan Rice Yager

Yager used Scalamandre Shanghai fabric on the upper wall and trimmed it in red gimp. Upholstering a wall is also great for acoustics. The lamp is by Christopher Spitzmiller.

Abstract Modern Art and Chinoiserie

Does anyone remember this fabulous apartment belonging to Merrill Hanley by interior designer Keith Irvine from Domino magazine? I love the juxtaposition of the very traditional Chinoiserie wallpaper Scalamandre Shanghai in the entryway with the modern abstract art in the living room. Have you seen the wonderful art of my new sponsor Susan Brown? I have shown several of her pieces below - check them all out here.

Scalamandre Shanghai - Modern or Traditional Chinoiserie

Scalamandre Shanghai is one of my all time favorite wallpapers - it is an iconic classic. But that doesn't mean it will only work in a traditional setting. Here's the proof that it is equally beautiful in a modern or traditional home.

Meg Braff

Keith Irvine

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Scalamandre Shanghai

If you are looking for a stunning pagoda wallpaper, Scalamadre Shanghai is it for me. Classic, traditional, elegant, and incredibly dramatic, this Chinoiserie toile completely eliminates the need for any artwork wherever it is used. I chose this as one of the top ten Chinoiserie wallpapers - read my post here.

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Meg Braff Dining Room

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Keith Irvine - Domino Magazine

Scalamandre Shanghai

Is this drop dead gorgeous? The wallpaper is one of my absolute favorites-Scalamandre Shanghai used here with a red Chinese Chippendale chair, a skirted table, a pair of blanc de Chine figurines, and a blue and white Chinese vase filled with long stemmed yellow roses. Perfection. Read more about this wallpaper, one of my top ten favorite Chinoiserie wallpapers, here.