This 18th century French print has Dior’s homeware tick of approval

Dating back to 18th century France, Toile de Jouy homeware is experiencing a renaissance; these are the best pieces to buy now. 

Now that restaurants have flung their doors open once more, there already appears to be a winner for summer’s most stylish eatery and it’s located on the rooftop of London’s Selfridges.

Storied French fashion house Dior has opened a pop-up shop on the rooftop at Selfridges, which includes a Riviera-inspired restaurant that it’s named Dior at Alto, and it’s almost as good as an IRL trip to the Cote d’Azur.

The rooftop restaurant, which is open until 30 September, pays homage to Christian Dior, the founder of the brand, by way of incorporating some of his favourite drinks and meals on the menu, while the space’s décor is dripping with the brand’s signature Toile de Jouy prints. And it’s these in particular which have got our homeware hearts racing.  

With a history dating back to 18th century France, it’s little wonder that Dior’s creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, embraced Toile de Jouy patterns as part of the brand’s latest Dioriviera capsule collection. The timeless prints were reimagined in a series of homeware staples; cushions, napkins and tablecoths.

If you’re feeling as inspired by the summery vibe of the Dior rooftop restaurant, then embrace Toile de Jouy in your home in whichever way you prefer; these are the best pieces to buy now.

• Graham & Brown Edo wallpaper

  Spice up a room in your home with some pretty Toile de Jouy wallpaper. If you’re not in the market for a full room of the print, then just opt for one single wall instead.

  Shop Graham & Brown Edo wallpaper, £65

  BUY NOW

• Ralph Lauren Home Faded Peony side plate

  A delightfully demure way of embracing the trend is by adding a couple of side plates to your crockery arsenal. Mix it up with the green and red-hued plates for a deviation on the standalone blue and white shades.

  Shop Ralph Lauren Home Faded Peony side plate at Amara, £34

  BUY NOW

• Vintage Toile de Jouy napkins

  As we head into al fresco season, it’s high time we stocked up on napkins for our guests ahead of a whole summer of sticky BBQ-flavoured goodness.

  Shop Vintage Toile de Jouy napkins at Etsy, £24.85

  BUY NOW

• Toile French grey bed linen set

  A more muted take on the trend comes by way of this pretty Toile de Jouy grey bedspread, which will instantly stylise your bed.

  Shop Toile French grey bed linen set at French Bedroom Company, from £56

  BUY NOW

• Christian Dior large square cushion

  Our bank balances might squirm at the cost, but this sumptuously timeless Dior cushion is a forever homeware piece that will never go out of style.

  Shop Christian Dior large square cushion, £950

  BUY NOW

• Borgo delle Tovaglie Toile de Jouy placemats

  The perfect setting for any plate, these green and white-toned Toile de Jouy placemats will make a delightful addition to any and every table. 

  Shop Borgo delle Tovaglie Toile de Jouy placemats, £38

  BUY NOW

• Toile de Jouy Number 2 travel mug

  If you prefer minimal patterns, then instead look to this pretty Toile de Jouy travel mug which will keep your drinks hot or cold in serious style. 

  Shop Toile de Jouy Number 2 travel mug, £18.64

  BUY NOW

• Toile de Jouy bolster cushion

  One of the comfiest, and most stylish, forms of bedding comes by way of a bolster cushion, which can prop you up without compromising on aesthetics. This Toile de Jouy offering is a pure delight.

  Shop Toile de Jouy bolster cushion, £19.95

  BUY NOW

• Vintage French Toile de Jouy cushion

  This vintage iteration of the classic Dior cushion will scratch that Toile de Jouy itch perfectly.

  Shop Vintage French Toile de Jouy cushion at Etsy, £15.95

  BUY NOW

• Toile de Jouy curtains

  These 100% cotton curtains are available in pink, blue, grey and green and, frankly, they’re all as stylish and chic as each other.

  Shop Toile de Jouy curtains at Scotts of Stow, £69.95

  BUY NOW

• Toile de Jouy apron

  An apron is the perfect remedy to any messy cook’s kitchen, and this pretty printed offering is a wonderfully stylish way of keeping your clothes stain-free.

  Shop Toile de Jouy apron at Redbubble, £18.85

  BUY NOW

Images: courtesy of brands.

Source: Read Full Article