French toile de Jouy is my favorite pattern. I think because it always seems to make things look more sophisticated and elegant. The detailed motifs and pastoral scenes really draw you in and evoke a sense of romance. Because of this French toile de Jouy is really popular for both decorating and fashion, especially among those who want to achieve a luxurious look.
Many use this pattern to enhance their home decor and create a sense of opulence. This is why you often see toile de Jouy wallpaper, draperies, linens, upholstery and other accents featured in elegant homes.
I used this pattern in my own home to generate an upscale look and it really does the trick. I hung toile de Jouy draperies in my son’s nursery and it looked over the top sophisticated. Check out How to Decorate a Timeless Nursey – Tips for Success to see.
This got my thinking, “why stop at home decor?”. If interesting pastoral scenes can make a room look more elegant, then it should have the same effect on a tablescape.
This led me to purchase a beautiful toile de Jouy tablecloth on Amazon. Link to tablecloth – https://amzn.to/4d4f3lN.
Once the tablecloth arrived, I fell in love right away. I used it to style a couple tablescapes and the outcome was spectacular! My theory was right! This charming pattern upped the ante on the elegance factor.
If you are looking to take your home entertaining to the next level and wow loved ones at the next dinner party, then adding toile de Jouy may be just the ticket. The pretty motifs will make your ordinary dinner look like an extraordinary dinner. A cup of coffee or tea placed on a tablecloth like this never looked so high-end.
I even took the tablecloth outside and found that it created a beautiful picnic setting. You can see there are numerous opportunities with this to add grandeur to your tablescapes, buffets, and even outdoor gatherings.
Most importantly toile de Jouy is considered a timeless and transitional pattern, meaning that it will never go out of fashion and works wonderfully with all decorating styles. If you are looking to elevate your entertaining game a tablecloth like this is worth checking out.
Below are links to the products or related products you see in the photos:
- Classic French Village Tablecloth (blue 60 inch round) – https://amzn.to/46wGVMS
- Class French Village Tablecloth (blue 52X70 inches) – https://amzn.to/3LOymn7
- Classic French Village Tablecloth (blue 55X102 inches) – https://amzn.to/4d4f3lN
- Classic French Village Tablecloth (blue 55X120 inches) – https://amzn.to/4cin9G2
- Artificial Peonies – https://amzn.to/4dt6H70
Happy Shopping!
