Chinoiserie Wallpaper for Living Rooms
Chinoiserie began in 18th-century Europe as an imaginative response to imported painted silks and porcelain. Branches, blossom and birds give walls a hand-painted, collected-over-time feel.
The living room is where most people start with wallpaper. A feature wall behind the sofa or across the chimney breast gives an instant focal point without overwhelming the space.
Our edit of 107 original designs includes blossom branch, cherry bough, garden birds, garden of birds, lacquer garden, moon gate and more. Highlights from the edit include Trerice Willow Court, Kelmarsh Peony Bough, Rossiter Garden Birds.
Shown: Trerice Willow Court Wallpaper in Black Lacquer.
Shop the edit
Trerice Willow Court Wallpaper
Kelmarsh Peony Bough Wallpaper
Rossiter Garden Birds Wallpaper
Vivian Garden Birds Wallpaper
Hepworth Garden Birds Wallpaper
Baxter Garden Birds Wallpaper
Thistle Songbird Wallpaper
Perrin Cherry Bough Wallpaper
Honeywell Blossom Branch Wallpaper
Chiswick Silk Aviary Wallpaper
Gorham Garden Birds Wallpaper
Blythe Songbird Wallpaper
Croome Pavilion Garden Wallpaper
Rutland Garden Birds Wallpaper
Fletcher Cherry Bough Wallpaper
Saltram Pavilion Garden Wallpaper
Nettlecombe Garden of Birds Wallpaper
Lacock Lacquer Garden Wallpaper
Rowan Songbird Wallpaper
Oswin Cherry Bough Wallpaper
Jessamy Garden Birds Wallpaper
Dunmore Songbird Wallpaper
Colville Garden Birds Wallpaper
Oxburgh Lacquer Garden Wallpaper
Styling tips
- Lacquer-red, celadon and gold accents suit chinoiserie, as do bamboo-effect furniture and blue-and-white ceramics.
- Measure each wall separately and include alcoves; our calculator adds the pattern repeat for you.
- Run it all the way round a dining room or bedroom to create the immersive 'painted room' effect it was invented for.
How much will I need?
A typical living room wall of about 4.2 m wide × 2.4 m high needs 9 drops. With a 64 cm pattern repeat you get 3 drops per 10 m roll, so you would order 3 rolls – from £132.60 on Standard paper to £217.62 on Luxe. Use the calculator on any product page for your exact walls.
Make it your own
Every design in this edit can be recoloured, rescaled and previewed on a photo of your own wall in Design Your Own, then printed made-to-measure.
Frequently asked questions
Is chinoiserie wallpaper a good choice for a living room?
Run it all the way round a dining room or bedroom to create the immersive 'painted room' effect it was invented for. Measure each wall separately and include alcoves; our calculator adds the pattern repeat for you. We currently have 107 chinoiserie designs suited to living rooms.
Which paper should I choose for a bathroom or kitchen?
Choose Premium (scrubbable) or Luxe and make sure the room is well ventilated. Avoid areas of direct water contact such as inside showers.
Can I see the wallpaper on my own wall before buying?
Yes. In Design Your Own, take or upload a photo of your wall, drag the four corners into place and we will render the pattern onto your wall in perspective.
Can I order a sample first?
Yes. Every design is available as a free A4 sample so you can check colour and scale in your own light before you order.