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2022 Interior Trend: Contemporary Chinoiserie
Contemporary updates and modern interpretations of classic Chinoiserie designs are proving popular this Spring with designs in many of the latest 2022 collections. We take a look at some of the latest fabrics and wallpapers giving inspiration to this trend.
Trending: Contemporary Chinoiserie
Since its first appearance in the 17th century Chinoiserie is a design style which has an enduring popularity despite changes in fashion and interior styles. Part of its resiliance as an interior style is down to the shear breadth of designs that can be said to fall under its banner, from simple trellis designs, to intricate trailing branches, there is a chinoiserie pattern for every home. Japanese influence and Japandi designs were everywhere last year so perhaps it should not come as a surprise that Chinoiserie seems to have caught many interior designers attention this year. As well as more traditional Chinoiserie designs this Spring's new collection has seen a number of contemporary interpretations of Chinoiserie, with the introduction of more modern designs with contemporary colours, this is why Contemporary Chinoiserie, along with artistic collaborations, looks set to be one of this seasons hot trends.
Harlequin x Diane Hill Collection
Harlequin's collaboration with Diane Hill captures the essence of contemporary chinoiserie with a fantastic selection of fabrics and matching wallpapers. Diane Hill is a London Artist who specialises in beautifully hand painted art inspired by Chinoiserie, and it was this and her wonderful use of bright colours which captured the eye of Harlequin. The results of this exciting collaboration is a set of contemporary Chinoiserie fabrics and wallpapers.
Ella Fabric
This classic trailing branch fabric, part of the Diane Hill collaboration with Harlequin, was inspired by an antique chinoiserie wallpaper from the Harlequin archives but is given a contemporary makeover with its modern colourways including the Fig Blossom/Fig Leaf/Nectarine colourway shown here. The cotton linen blend makes it perfect for upholstery and curtains.
Lady Alford Fabric & Wallpaper
A silk fabric from the Harlequin archives was the inspiration for the Lady Alford design, which was given a contemporary makeover by Diane Hill. Available as both a fabric and wallpaper the Chinoiserie inspired design has a modern look thanks to the use of the fresh bright colours. Shown here in the uplifiting Apple & Magenta both the fabric and wallpaper are available in four colourways. The fabric also offers a choice of cotton/linen or cotton/satin.
Rosa Wallpaper
Picking up on the theme of naming fabrics after influential women from history, this stylish wallpaper with cascading blossoms is named after Rosa Parks the American Civil Rights Activist. The beautiful blossoms would make for an ideal feature wall, or be perfect in a well lit room with high ceilings. Shown in Blush Pearl, Peony & Meadow there is also a grey/blue colourway (Feather Grey, Paper Lantern & Oyster).
Valentina Wallpaper
Inspired by the works of Japanese painter and woodblock print designer Ohara Koson, these beautifully detailed of the late 19th and early 20th centuriesfamous designs, beautifully detailed spoonbills were hand painted in watercolour amongst flowing willow branches. Available in a metallic ground colourway (Exhale and Ink) as well as Blush and Blossom shown here which recreates the bright pinks found in traditional chinoiserie.
Marsha Fabric & Wallpaper
Another standout design in the Harlequin x Diane Hill collection is Marsha. The large scale floral design available as a fabric and matching wallpaper was inspried by a giant floral bouquet of poppies and peonie. Each of the four fabric colourways and two wallpaper colourways is an explosion of colours creating a contemporary style.
Lovelace Fabric
A simple chinese style trellis design is given added interest through the use of bamboo canes creating a contemporary fabric. The fabric takes its name from mathmetician Ada Lovelace, who is also often considered to be the first computer programmer. The fabric pairs perfectly with the other wallpapers and fabrics in the collection and is available in three colourways including the green one shown as well as a blue (Delft/Origami) and yellow (Honey/Paper Lantern).
Isabella Wallpaper
Continuing with bamboo, the Isabella wallpaper depicts climbing bamboos in a simple design which is not overpowering. The Porcelain Bamboo colourway shown here offers uplifting and energising greens, but for those looking for an even more contemporary look the yellows of the Honey/Porcelain colourway may appeal.
