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Loving de Gournay

According to New York tastemaker, Amy Hase, “Rooms are albums that provoke memories and what you decorate with should remind you of a street you wandered down or an experience that made you happy.” I could not agree more. In fact, Amy’s quote is on my inspiration board next to a swatch of blue-gray India tea paper by de Gournay, my latest design obsession, because it does remind me of a happy time. I was inspired during a recent European trip because several landmarks that we visited had walls covered in de Gournay, so I made a note to learn more. Then, of course, I started noticing de Gournay in the pages of Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and House Beautiful and was impressed with how the chinoiserie wallpapers deftly suited many interior styles from contemporary to traditional.

Michael S. Smith

For the designing gentlemen, Michael S. Smith and Miles Redd, de Gournay is a trademark element used to beautiful effect in many of the interiors that they design.

Miles Redd

From their large database of historic interiors, de Gournay re-interprets 18th century Chinoiserie and 19th century French designs and produces wallpapers and fabrics that add happiness, warmth, and sophistication.

Ann Coyle

The Williamsburg pattern seems to be very popular in Southern interiors, but I love the gold Portobello on 22-carat gilded silk and, of course, the blue-gray India tea paper. I would love to wallpaper a room in de Gournay someday, but until then, I’ll just have to admire all of these luscious interiors instead. Enjoy!