Trend Watch: Toile de Jouy

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 Calling this post a ‘trend watch’ may be exaggerating a bit since the trend I’m talking about has never really gone out of style, it just lost some of its luster in recent years.  It wasn’t until Chinoiserie starting regaining its popularity a few years ago that toile started to come back on the design scene in a big way.

“Toile de Jouy”, sometimes abbreviated to simply “toile”, is a type of decorating pattern consisting of a white or off-white background on which a repeated pattern depicting a fairly complex scene, generally of a pastoral theme such as a couple having a picnic by a lake or an arrangement of flowers.

I remember the days when toile was the ‘it’ pattern in home decor and was also a popular look in fashion accessories and clothing.  Back then the colors were pretty classic with blue and white, black and white, red and white and green and white the color combos you saw most.

Today toile patterns are being produced in fashion forward color combinations and the fabric is showing up in other decoration applications beyond a classic Louis or Bergere chair.

The muted colors in the fabric used as the backer for this butch is such a pretty addition and really reinforces the design style of the furniture piece.

Rehab to Fab

 

Toile tablecloths are as classic as you can get and this green and white version is simply dynamic.  Just image this table set with blue and white china or even red china during the holidays.

Williams Sonoma

 

Isn’t this table skirt just gorgeous.  I have never really been one to decorate with orange but this space really gives the color new appeal.

HGTV

 

Even a laundry room can look chic with the addition of toile wallpaper.  The grey and white color combo is so refreshing and elegant.  If you’re shopping for toile wallpaper, American Blinds sells rolls at a great price.

Elements of Style

 

Marian over at Miss Mustard Seed has been decorating with toile for years and always makes it look modern and fresh on her upholstered pieces.

Miss Mustard Seed

 

Beyond the dining room, a bedroom is one of the first places I would use the pattern.  I just love the pattern when its mixed with lots of white or neutral colors and accented with touches of dark wood.

Pottery Barn

 

This pink and brown toile fabric offers a fresh take on the traditional look.

French Brand

 

A traditional wingback chair is the ideal candidate for toile and creates a beautiful nook when paired with a vintage table.

A Country Farmhouse

 

This beautiful bedding mix is a great example of how the pattern can mix with different designs and textures.

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If you like the look of toile but don’t want it in big doses, consider a few accessories like these vanity pieces.

Horchow

 

And you know with my love for blue and white stationery, toile lined envelopes are a must on my list.  Here’s a great deal on scrapbook paper if you want to make your own liners.

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You can find toile fabric in just about any fabric store and many online stores sell it as well.  Here are a few of my favorites from Online Fabric Store.

 Robert Allen Tavern Souffle Fabric / Robert Allen @ Home Neo Cove Fabric

Williamsburg Orientale Porcelain Fabric / Braemore Ferguson Garnet Fabric

Williamsburg Portobello Vase Ladybug Fabric / Robert Allen Mammys Garden Billiard Green Fabric

Are you a fan of this trend or do you think it’s past its prime?