Black and Gold Chinoiserie

Black and Gold Chinoiserie

When you think of a small space, most often the response is to make the walls light so the room “looks larger”. However, embracing a deep rich dark color can make the space rich and powerful. Using the darkest of all colors- black gives the space elegance and sophistication.

It was delightful painting this small space in a black and gold chinoiserie. Chinoiserie is the French term meaning "in the Chinese taste". It describes a European style of decorative ornament of Oriental scenery used on textiles, wallpapers, pottery, porcelain, and lacquered and painted furniture. Or as in this room, painted directly onto the walls. The walls are painted in Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black with a satin finish. The trim is also in Tricorn Black but in a semi-gloss finish. The Chinoiserie is a combination of bamboo stencil patterns (Thank you, Faux Effects), hand painted bamboo and hand-painted cranes and nightingale. 

More decorative wall finishes are upcoming for this cultured well traveled condo. I'll post the results on Swan Studios Inc, as well as on Social Media. So stay tuned and be inspired.

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