I recently re-did my foyer table with a fun mix of blue and white chinoiserie pieces, faux boxwood greens, and hot pink flowers...Literally a few weeks later, when the June 2015 House Beautiful magazine arrived, I was so excited to see the gorgeous cover of blue and white porcelain! Originating in China, these canton/ginger jars have been gracing interiors for centuries, yet they are timeless in their versatility. From vases to lamps to planters, these gems provide an old world vibe, often in contrast to more modern design elements in their surroundings.
Ever since my Mom selected these blue and white Chinese lamps for her living room decades ago, I have had a love for blue and white chinoiserie.
I wanted to share some of my design photos incorporating blue and white porcelain as well as blue and white inspired interiors by the many talented designers out there...
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My niece, Annie, and daughter, Caroline playing at my parents house
(My love affair w blue and white chinoiserie started with these Chinese blue and white lamps) |
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Snuggling w/ my kiddos at my parents' house
(My love affair w blue and white chinoiserie started with these Chinese blue and white lamps) |
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| My foyer... |
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| My foyer... |
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| To add a little life to our basement space, we recently painted our bookshelf interiors orange, so I added a few pops of blue and orange to give this space a less-basement-y vibe... |
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| A recent Girls Night Out party I hosted with chinoiserie-inspired tablecloth... |
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| Easter 2015 at our house, with blue and white vase and inspired tablescape... |
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| Easter 2015 at our house, with blue and white vase and inspired tablescape... |
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| Our master bedroom with blue and white lamps.... |
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| House Beautiful, June 2015 Cover |
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| House Beautiful, June 2015 |
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| House Beautiful, June 2015, Mary Douglas Drysdale |
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| House Beautiful, June 2015, Bunny Williams and John Rosselli |
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House Beautiful, June 2015, Bunny Williams and John Rosselli
(Seriously, is this a joke? Have you ever seen anything more beautiful, charming, and fantastic than this dirt road lined with overflowing hydrangeas?) |
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| House Beautiful, June 2015 |
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Julio Muao, Beaux Mondes via Vignette Design
(LOVE so much about this outdoor space, the black and white cabana stripes, blue and white ginger jars, boxwoods, etc.) |
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Dimples & Tangles
(One of my all time FAVORITE inspiration photos using such a fun color combo:
navy, kelly green, and hot pink)
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| Birds of a Feather Design...love the juxtaposition of the blue and white porcelain against the rugged, worn salvaged wood table.... |
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| Blue & White Living, Stephanie Hoppen |
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Veranda
(Love the mix of textures and styles, from the fancy crystal chandelier to the rustic wood table, and EVERYTHING in between) |
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Bunny Williams
(Blue and white porcelain in a more traditional setting, and love how they pop against the contrasting orange hue, brilliant!) |
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Burlap and Lace via The Pink Pagoda
(Blue and white porcelain in a more modern setting, fabulous mix of colors, textures, and patterns!) |
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Carolyne Roehm
(How divine is this overflowing blue and white bowl with gorgeous white lilacs?!) |
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| Charming in Charlotte via The Pink Pagoda |
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The Glam Pad via The Pink Pagoda....
(Love the headboard in Congo fabric by Clarence House) |
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| Stools covered in Dana Gibson Canton Blue fabric A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E |
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Elements of Style
(OH MY! So many things I love here...the varied collection of blue and white, leopard pillows, illusion of bold stripes via sideboard drawers, spindle chairs!) |
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Elements of Style
(Erin Gate's expert design skills always leave me speechless!) |
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Event Design by Cynthia Martyn Fine Events, Floral by Fuscia Designs
(How fabulous are these blue and white vases with hot pink roses, hydrangea, gerber daisies, ?) |
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Event Design by Cynthia Martyn Fine Events, Floral by Fuscia Designs
(close up) |
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Joe Minton Designer
(blue and white porcelain is often displayed as a collection on a wall, and although dramatic, I am not a big fan of 30 vases perched on a wall surrounding a headboard, for example...It just seems a bit too staged and fussy. YET, I love this more simplified version, and the rich diversity of materials and textures here is genious) |
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Lori Tippins Interiors
(Love the softer, more subtle collection of blue and white here) |
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| One of my favorite of all time designers, Mary McDonald's beautiful outdoor space |
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| One of my favorite of all time designers, Mary McDonald's beautiful outdoor space |
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| Michael Smith via Elle Decor |
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Peter Marino Interiors
(Again, love the bold mix of complementary colors, blue and orange) |
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Peters and Mbiango Interiors
(Blue and white porcelain displayed in a clean, crisp, calm, dining space) |
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| LOVE THIS!! The Pink Pagoda |
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| You can purchase various blue and white porcelain from The Pink Pagoda site... |
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Pretty Practical Home via The Pink Pagoda
(Blue and white chinoiserie inspired wallpaper? Love this!) |
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Southern Living
(Love the dramatic greenery in large-scale blue and white vase, and mix with bold yellow lampshades in background) |
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The Pink Pagoda
(Blue and white with one of my favorite flowers, azaleas) |
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The Pursuit of Style via Pink Pagoda
(blue-green-pink color scheme similar to photos above) |
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The Rinfret Group
(SO many things I love here, the blue and white vases (and similar patterned pillow, of which I recently ordered from Etsy), mix of animal prints, greek key panel trim, fun hanging lantern, and various organic textures) |
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Mark D. Sikes via Elements of Style
(this room is swoon-worthy on so many levels, where to even begin!?) |
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Mark D. Sikes via Elements of Style
(How amazing is this blue and white vase on blue and white tiled floor?!) Fantastic. |
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| Mark D. Sikes via Elements of Style |
What are YOUR favorite blue and white inspiration photos?
