Chinoiserie

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃinoʊˈɪzˈɪɹi/

Chinoiserie (noun)

  1. A style of decoration that imitates or suggests Chinese design, often used in furniture, wallpaper, and art.
  2. A European trend in which artists and makers used imagined Chinese themes and patterns in their works.

Examples

  • The room uses decorative China style patterns and bright colors.
  • Her wallpaper shows decorative China style birds and flowers.