wallpaper borders

Antelope has gotten hot, hot, hot as an alternative to leopard and zebra. Although some have dismissed it as trendy, I think it a new classic, here to stay, and I love it. The conventional wisdom is that it is best used in neutral (to me, boring) rooms where it takes center stage. No! It is far more neutral than leopard and zebra and they all work beautifully with color and with Chinoiserie.

In my inspiration board, I have paired it with Thibaut's cheetah wallpaper. Are they natural enemies? Not in this chic entryway with its gold leaf Greek key console, pagoda lamps, and gold twig mirror, all beautiful finds from Charlotte & Ivy.

I envision using the antelope as a rug in the foyer and then on the stairs as a runner. It is also wonderful as a rug or as wall to wall in a living room, dining room, hallway, or bedroom. It hides dirt very well. Sources include Stark (above), Karastan, Couristan, and Glen Eden.

Want more inspiration? - here is my Pinterest board on Antelope.

BREAKING NEWS - My Blue and White Chinoiserie Pinterest board is featured this week on Pinterest Weekly. You can follow it here.

Check out these wonderful spaces that combine antelope, color, and Chinoiserie.

John Rosselli

 I'm sure you've noticed all the pins on Pinterest of dogs. I adore dogs and thought it would be great fun to create a board combining two of my great loves - Dogs and Chinoiserie. Here you will find dogs in rooms with Chinoiserie, Chinoiserie dog beds, bowls, and the like, and tips from interior designers on living with dogs. I have several other new boards as well - Black Chinoiserie, Chevron, Chinese Chippendale, Chinoiserie in the City, The Chinoiserie Powder Room, The Iconic Loop Chair, and The One Room Challenge. I have added over 1,000 new followers on Pinterest in the last month - come join the fun.

Tinsley Mortimer

I added eight new boards this week on Pinterest and they are all pretty fabulous. Come follow me here.

Chinese Year of the Snake

Chinoiserie Couture

Color Inspiration

Fretwork

Kate's Chinoiserie Style

Pink and Red

Style

The Chinoiserie Wedding

Tory Burch

Did you know I have a Pinterest board on A Chinoiserie Christmas that you can follow here?

here are some of the things we talked about during our consultation:
*adding a rug...something with some texture, pattern or color.
*having a simple, skirted table with trim on the bottom made to hide some storage and add softness.
*adding a lamp for some softer lighting
*putting a bench in the space
*accessorizing the table, and installing a mirror above

after:
the rug really adds a lot here! this is a great example of how some subtle colors in a bold pattern
can create interest and a little drama, but still fee sophisticated and neutral.
the pop of blue in the lamp references the rug, and adds just the right dose of color.