Delight in Decorative Chinoiserie with Aravalli

Inspiring imagery and visually exciting fabrics

The Chinoiserie aesthetic has seen a real resurgence in popularity over recent years. Never really out of fashion when it came to any home that wished to create a decorative look that features antique cabinets and intricate painted side tables, we have none the less seen prices increase notably for desirable Chinoiserie pieces from the 1700s through to the 1920s, along with a trend for more decorative fabrics inspired by the Chinoiserie era emerging within many interior schemes.

And so it seems only natural that the Aravallia Collection from Kai Fabrics is inspired by the elegant imagery seen across Chinoiserie decorative arts. As Kai themselves put it, “We have combined stunning imagery with innovative applications to create a collection full of visually exciting fabrics. Delicate embroidered cranes sit perfectly with stunning printed and graphic cut velvets, whilst crushed sheer and embroidered jacquards add depth to this range. Shimmering highlights of metallic tones filter through the designs adding a rich luxurious touch.” The result is a delightfully delicious delve into Chinoisere designs which have also been brought right up to date with subtle nuances that make this collection fully suitable for any modern home.

The side panels of a wing chair covered in Pirin Smoke sits perfectly against a cooler pink

What excites us here at Soft Options Interiors is that the essence of the Aravalli collection is its easiness to live with. Here we are presented with tones and patterns which will appeal to many people – the antithesis of a jarring or clashing colour palette. From the undulating landscapes featured on Pirin to the sweeping abstract mountain-scapes of Pyrenees these are fabrics that meld together seamlessly to create a Chinoiserie aesthetic which also feels contemporary and cool.

Demoiselle sits effortlessly on curtains against a deep green palette whilst Dinaric Fern is delightfully upholstered onto a corner sofa

The patterns throughout this collection feel effortless and breezy. Demoiselle, which features a repeat crane pattern comes in seven different colour options. The overall feeling this evokes when used as a curtain material is of the birds flying skywards around the room, but done in such a subtly beautiful way that its boldness never threatens to overpower. When paired against the geometric green and gold tones of Dinaric Fern the Chinoiserie feel is taken straight into Deco territory which is an appropriate mix of these two overlapping design eras.

If you’re looking for quieter nod to Chinoiserie but enjoy the feeling of sumptuous warmth that gold can bring a design scheme then Sudete as shown below is a wonderfully simple option which still feels intricate due to the detailed embroidery but quiet enough to let other design accents and objects shine.

Bring in a subtly golden aura with Sudete

So if you’re intrigued and would like to find out more about introducing a Chinoiserie aesthetic into your scheme either with the Aravalli Collection or something similar why not get in touch with us today and arrange a consultation?

All the images in this post are courtesy of Kai Fabrics