With the imminent arrival of spring, it’s time to embrace the beauty of nature by bringing the outdoors in! And, what better way than with treillage patterns? This classic, garden-inspired style has become a timeless design choice for interiors (whether you have a garden, or not). Choose traditional architectural elements or (much simpler) wallpaper, textiles, or décor pieces. Treillage is like a breath of fresh air after a long, cold winter.
According to a recent Homes & Gardens article, “Treillage is a French word inspired by the classic lattice construction usually found on a trellis. Traditionally, treillage would be composed using vines, woven together, and layered using latticework. It’s a deeply historic technique that’s become convention.”
The art of treillage actually dates back to the reign of Louis XIV when his landscape designer, André Le Nôtre, installed intricate trellises in the gardens of Versailles. These structures were initially designed to support beautiful flowering vines. But their aesthetic appeal was so great, that even when bare, the lattice created a striking garden element.
Beyond Versailles, treillage continued to gain popularity across Europe. And, in 1907, renowned American designer Elsie de Wolfe famously introduced the style to the United States when she trellised the walls of New York’s Colony Club. (See the vintage images here.)
More recently, designer Bunny Williams operated Treillage, a magical garden store that she ran with husband John Rosselli for over 25 years (sadly Treillage closed in 2015).
Taking their form from geometric garden trellises, treillage patterns have traditionally been considered “classical” in style. (Think conservatories, tea rooms, and vast European estates.) However, today’s treillage patterns provide a wonderfully whimsical and colorful garden element that is thoroughly suited to popular maximalist, cottagecore, and land girl interiors.
Incorporating Treillage into Home Décor
While treillage was originally crafted from wooden lattice, its influence has expanded far beyond the garden. Today, this classic pattern can be found in a variety of design elements, from wallpaper to furniture, accessories to textiles.
Architectural Elements. Want to make a big statement? Consider integrating architectural treillage elements into your home. Wooden lattice panels can be used to create accent walls, add interest to ceilings, or even serve as pretty room dividers. Painted white against a colored background, treillage panels transform a space!
Treillage Patterned Wallpaper. One of my favorite ways to embrace treillage is through wallpaper. Whether for a dining room, entryway, bath, or bedroom, treillage patterned wallpaper creates such a fresh, airy vibe. A crisp green and white color palette enhances the garden-inspired feel.
Treillage in Textiles. From luxe draperies to area rugs, treillage motifs provide an instant wow factor. Affordable cushions and throw pillows (or seasonal pillow covers) offer an easy way to introduce the motif into any space.
Home Décor & Accessories. If you’d rather start small, treillage patterns can be found in a wide variety of home décor and accessories. Mirrors add dimension to walls, picture frames, trays, and small pieces of furniture add a garden-fresh touch to any space.
While treillage is deeply rooted in history, its ability to blend classic elegance with contemporary interiors truly makes it a lasting design choice. Whether the pattern is subtly added through accessories or boldly through large swathes of drapery fabric, this garden-inspired pattern breathes life into any space.
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