This treasure frove of decorating ideas capturesi the essence of contemporary Chinese-inspired interior design. From the extravagant golds, black and shimmering reds of Chinoiserie style to the elegant proportions of Ming and Qing huanghual turn ture this book showcases the stylish use of Chinese-influenced furnishing ideas in some of the finest homes in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Southeast Asia the United States and Europe.

Chinese art, architecture and design hasa long history and comprises a blend of many elements: from an architectural tradition of wooden courtyard structures, it has evolved over centuries to incorporate many different styles. Today's interiors with a Chinese theme--each photographed in locations as diverse as Shanghai and Anhui in China, New York and Los Angeles in the USA, in Hong Kong, Singapore and other Southeast Asian destinations--are the main focus of this book. They range from formal, traditional metropolitan apartments featuring priceless antique furniture, through to examples of Shanghai art deco from the 1930s and the unique Peranakan shophouse, to modern mani festations of China style. The latter include restaurants sumptuously furnished with glittering fabrics and Chinese design motifs, minimalistic glass houses, clubs in retro Mao-style and contemporary interiors that combine Ming furniture with modern Western pieces. China Style showcases many interiors never photographed before, and illustrates how Chinese tradi tion is constantly being reinterpreted to produce fresh and dynamic directions for modern living.

China Style Goes Global

Ming and Qinq Eleclance Redefined

A Scholar's Office

A Personal Passion

The New Mandarin Style

An Eclectic Mix  

Classical Precision

Designer Ming

A Love of Order

A Collectors' Haven

Classical Style

Recreating the Past

Chinoiserie Old and New

The Feminine Touch

Living with Collectibles

The New Orientalism

Brilliant Baroque

A Touch of Luxe

Living with Antiques

A Fascination with Oriental Art

Straits Ornate

The New Shanghai Style

A Slice of Nostalgia

Retro Modern

A Touch of Romance

Art Deco Decadence

Longtang Life

Shanghai Chic

The New Jazz Age

China Modern

Stylish Minimalism

East West Fusion

Ming Modernism

Spacious Serenity

A Zen Sanctuary

Contemporary Flair

Space and Light

Modern Classics

A Cosmopolitan Mix

Opposites Attract

A Global Vision

Decorating China Style

Ming and Qing Furniture

China Country Style

Accents and Accessories

Handwoven Carpets

Tableware and Ceramics

Silks and Textiles

Contemporary Touches

Decorative Motifs