Taking
its toile
When toile de
Jouy fabric (often
simply called
toile, pronounced
twahl)
was first
made in the
French town of
Jouy-en-Josas in
the 18th century,
it featured
idyllic scenes
of the French
countryside,
with people at
work and play.
The pattern is
usually printed
in a single colour
such as black,
red or blue on a
white or off-white
background.
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8. Florals in the bedroom
are always popular. For a
modern spin, limit your palette
to red and white and use bold
stripes. Anthea queen duvet
cover set (reversible with velvet
trim detail), $99.99; European
pillowcase, $19.99, and cushion,
$24.99, Ezibuy.
9. Details count.
If you like
the look of a country-cottage
bedroom, white sheets edged
with broderie anglais and velvet
trim are a good choice. Anglaise
queen sheet set, $99, Ezibuy.
10. Cushions are a great
way
to add touches of colour
and pattern. Ribbon cushion in
Henna, 25 x 50cm $69.95,
Aura by Trade Ellis.
11,12. You’ll be all a-flutter
with this quilt featuring butterflies
on the face and bold stripes on
the reverse. Summer Meadow
quilt set, $229. Or, strike a
pretty floral note with this vibrant
Hortense Zinnia queen quilt
cover set, $299, Laura Ashley.
13.
Keep essentials close
with
an affordable headboard that
includes built-in and partially
concealed storage. Brimnes
queen headboard, $250, IKEA.
14. Surround your every waking
moment
in the dreamiest of
pastoral images. Toile de Jouy is
seen at its best if you use it as
the French originally did - on
everything from bedspreads to
curtains. Selected designs, available
by the metre, The Quilters’ Store.
15. Make the most of auctions,
garage sales and the web to find
bedroom furniture and accessories
that appeal to you. This eclectic style
of decorating suits the collector. But,
beware - it can be addictive! ►
For shopping details,
see Stockists page
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