For hundreds of years’ British homes have admired Oriental design
and introduced it into interior design. The 17th and 18th centuries were a time
for exploration, and as a result, a fascination with all things Asian took
Europe by storm. From Oriental rugs to wallpaper designs, from lacquerware to
furniture, the Chinese imagery of dragons, pagodas, exotic flowers and snakes
fascinated Europeans who wanted to introduce this exciting new style into their
homes.
For people who love classic design, introducing an element of
Chinoserie is the perfect way to demonstrate elegance and style. What better time to think about this type of
design than during Chinese New Year.
This year the Chinese New Year or Spring festival starts on February
5th. This year, it’s the Year
of the Pig - a year that will be full of joy and friendship. It also presents a great opportunity to
invest and make money.
One investment you can make is that of a superb Chinese rug - and as
FrithRugs has so many Oriental designs to choose from,
you won’t need to go anywhere else.
A rug is
often a good starting point for introducing Chinoiserie chic into your
room. You can choose from some incredibly bold and colourful designs like the dragon -
but remember with such a statement rug, your other pieces should be subtler. Or, if you prefer something more understated with just a hint of the Orient, we have rugs that are unmistakably from the East featuring blocks of colour with a traditional Chinese design in the centre or around the border.
Colour has great symbolism for the Chinese. Red for example,
symbolises luck and happiness, gold means wealth and happiness and blue
reflects healing, relaxation and calmness. Which colour do you prefer?
To complement your Chinese rug,
introduce other items such as bamboo furniture and occasional pieces of
porcelain to demonstrate your Eastern flair.
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