Readers' Requests Series - Styling the Chinoiserie Mantel

Tory Burch

 We are starting today a new series on Chinoiserie decorating questions that followers have submitted to me. I selected this topic submission because I find that most people and clients struggle with styling their mantel. I also think that most "rules" on decorating the mantel are nonsense and made to be broken - symmetrical or asymmetrical, simple or layered, formal or eclectic, a mirror or art - it's really all a matter of your style and having a good eye. Here are my tips for adding Chinoiserie style to your mantel.

1. Chinoiserie Wallpaper or Hand-painted Chinoiserie Mural

2. A Pair of Ginger Jars

3. Foo Dogs

4. Pagodas

5. Chinoiserie on the Floor/Hearth

6. Chinoiserie Mantels -

7. Blue and White Chinese Porcelain

8. A Collection of Monochromatic Chinese Vases -

More From Kate's Chinoiserie Apartment

Love these colors!

The Tiny Chinoiserie Entryway

A tiny entryway can still be fun and chic and filled with Chinoiserie. These are some Instagrams I took yesterday at my daughter's darling Chinoiserie Chic apartment. You will see more of her place down the road. I love the combination of orange and turquoise. I have also started a Pinterest board on small Chinoiserie entryways for more inspiration.

My Pink & Red Inspiration Board - Blair Edie Fashion to Interiors

Blair Edie of Atlantic-Pacific

 I enjoyed Kate's post so much yesterday I decided to take one of my favorite Blair Edie outfits in one of my favorite color combinations pink and red and interpret it in a dining room. The walls are painted blush pink. A black Saarinen tulip table (for the element of black) is paired with red metal updated Louis chairs from Wisteria. The art is "Feathers" by Paule Marrot and a large abstract piece by Elliott Puckette. The curtains are done in a mod Palm Beach Lilly Pulitzer floral. A large antique red Chinoiserie secretary is a focal point as is the stunning chandelier by Marjorie Skouras Designs. A pair of pink Kate Spade vases (discontinued) add another pop of pink. I have a board on Pinterest on pink and red too if you'd like more on this wonderful color duo.