Chinese Style : Living In Beauty And Prosperity

Chinese Style: Living in Beauty and Prosperity shows how to transform, or simply add a touch of Chinese style to any environment. China has long captivated the world's imagination with visions of softly rustling silks, delicately fragrant teas, exquisitely fine porcelain, and elegant lacquered furniture. Take the popular decorating concept of Feng Shui to a whole new level with authentic information on how to create a Chinese aesthetic!

Learn how to alleviate clutter and increase the flow of chi, the universal life force; discover creative new ways of integrating Chinese furniture and decorative arts to today's more flexible decorating styles; and stroll through a rich collection of images from homes, museums, and galleries.

Also included are interviews with Chinese antique and style experts, thorough research, and everything you need to know to achieve an energizing and nurturing sanctuary.
Chinese Style covers the history of China's export trade, how to avoid fakes poised as antiques, and poetic imagery as design symbols.

Plus a glossary, selected bibliography, resource section, and more!

Sunamita Lim is a freelance writer and past editor of the art/design magazines, Santa Fe Trend. Lim seeks to teach people how to connect Chinese design traditions into today's stylish homes.