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diane hill in her blue botanical chinoiserie bedroom

My Chinoiserie Chic Home Tour With House Beautiful

Take a tour of my home and see how we transformed it from quirky 50s charm to modern chinoiserie chic in just eight months!
diane hill in artist studio with chinoiserie butterfly paintings and botanical wall art prints

No Time To Paint? Top Tips For Time-Strapped Artists

Unlock your creative potential by doing more with less time. Take a look at my top painting advice for overcoming time constraints and learn to paint smarter, not harder!
artist diane hill holding 2 Chinese paintbrushes next to her original floral painting on silk paper for her 'Rosa' chinoiserie wallpaper

How To Paint With Confidence And Brush Off The Fear

Learn how to conquer the fear when starting a new painting project! Join me as I guide you through my best tips to help you paint Chinoiserie art with confidence!
My Chinoiserie Journey: How I Built A 6 Figure Art Business

My Chinoiserie Journey: How I Built A 6 Figure Art Business

Discover the magic of Chinoiserie in my artistic journey, from painting luxury spaces to creating a thriving online business. Join me as I unveil the secrets of artistic success with my 3 key ingredients...
Maximalist Decor: Where Chinoiserie Patterns Take Center Stage

Maximalist Decor: Where Chinoiserie Patterns Take Center Stage

Have you ever wondered what maximalism is or where it came from? See how you can bring this fun and colourful interior styling trend into your home and make it your own!
Learn How To Paint Chinoiserie Art

Learn How To Paint Chinoiserie Art

I'm so excited to share this Chinoiserie painting guide and help you to understand and master the basics, tools and techniques of this luxurious painting style!

Back-To-School Chinoiserie Gift Guide

Back-To-School Chinoiserie Gift Guide

 It’s back-to-school season! Take a look at my chinoiserie chic gifting ideas to help the student in your life kick off their school year in style.

'Chinoiserie Chic' wallpaper designed by Diane Hill for Rebel walls in a lifestyle photo of a living room containing a sofa, mirror, round coffee table, and art prints

The Making Of: Rebel Walls 'Chinoiserie Chic' Wallpaper

The most beautiful affordable chinoiserie wallpaper in collaboration with Rebel walls! Take a look behind the scenes and see how I created the design plus how you can decorate with it (it's even renter friendly with a peel-and-stick wallpaper option too!)
Grandmillenial style living room with vintage furniture and flowers by Brownlow Interiors featuring Diane Hill's 'Florence' chinoiserie wallpaper

A Guide To The Grandmillenial Design Trend

What is ‘Grandmillennial’? Take a look and see how you can bring this nostalgic interior decorating trend into your home and make it your own!
How To Install A Wallpaper Mural

How To Install A Wallpaper Mural

Do you want to know how to install a chinoiserie wallpaper mural? Take a look at my step by step guide as I show you exactly what I did to turn my daughter Rosie's room into a pretty pink sanctuary!

Why Choose Chinoiserie Paintbrushes?

Why Choose Chinoiserie Paintbrushes?

Learn more about my Chinoiserie brushes, techniques, brush properties, ethics and sustainability in this detailed post. 
lifestyle photo of green chinoiserie living room featuring diane hill's fabrics and wallpaper

Top 5 Chinoiserie Home Decor Ideas

Have you ever wanted to bring Chinoiserie style into your home, but didn't know how? Well, here are my top 5 ideas to make your home more Chinoiserie chic, along with tips on how you can start with easy digital planning!

Creating The Ultimate Chinoiserie Bedroom

Creating The Ultimate Chinoiserie Bedroom

Have you ever wanted to create your own chinoiserie paradise? Come with me to see how I transformed a Knightsbridge townhouse bedroom with bespoke chinoiserie wardrobes and wall murals!

Framed Chinoiserie Panels: Get The Look!

Framed Chinoiserie Panels: Get The Look!

Have you ever wanted framed chinoiserie wall panels but could never find a frame that fits? Well, here’s a fabulous way that you can DIY it!

Learn How To Paint A Blossom Flower In 60 Seconds!

Learn How To Paint A Blossom Flower In 60 Seconds!

I'm so delighted to share this easy, step-by-step video tutorial and help you learn how to paint a blossom flower in 60 seconds!
Discovering Never-Before-Seen Chinoiserie at Brighton Pavilion and Mastering Its Artistic Beauty

Discovering Never-Before-Seen Chinoiserie at Brighton Pavilion and Mastering Its Artistic Beauty

I was so excited to go behind the scenes at Brighton Pavilion to discover rare chinoiserie documents, safely tucked away in the palace’s archive. My wallpaper makes a surprise appearance too!

Get A Chinoiserie Wallpaper Panel Look With Framed Art Prints!

Get A Chinoiserie Wallpaper Panel Look With Framed Art Prints!

Step into my vibrant art studio and discover the secrets to achieving a Chinoiserie wallpaper panel look through framed art prints.
Set of two chinoiserie wall prints soft dusky pink and white

Exclusive Preview: Two New Chinoiserie Wall Prints!

Exciting sneak preview of my forthcoming enchanting chinoiserie wall panels inspired by the many magical books I read as a child and wanting to be transported to their wondrous faraway lands. I talk you through my journey, inspiration and process to selecting five glorious colour ways.

Bring Lily Allen’s chinoiserie style into your home

Bring Lily Allen’s chinoiserie style into your home

Find unique ways to decorate your home using Chinoiserie and vintage art to get the maximalist look of Lily Allen and David Harbour's Brooklyn townhouse.
The chinoiserie bedroom of my dreams!

The chinoiserie bedroom of my dreams!

I’d always dreamed of creating the perfect bedroom sanctuary, somewhere elegant to relax and unwind at the end of a long day. Finally, my dreams have come true in the shape of this gorgeous chinoiserie chic space!