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Greek key will continue to be very popular in 2014, and deservedly so. The new twist will be using it in a bold and oversized way that looks very fresh and modern. In fabrics, rugs, and trim, go big with Greek key in 2014, #6 of our Top Ten Chinoiserie Trends for 2014, Bold Greek Key.

M&J Trimming - Greek Key in Orange/Cream

Add autumn spice to your home this fall with Greek key trim in orange. These are two favorites. Use it to trim pillows or ready made curtains for an easy DIY. And don't limit your choices to white or ivory curtains - these cotton velvets in light turquoise, gray, and lilac from Ikea would be beautiful. Other great ideas include using it to trim a lampshade, a roman shade, a stair runner, or a piece of furniture.

M&J Trimming - Greek Key in Brown/Ginger

Add orange Greek key trim to pillows

Or curtains

Ikea Sanela in Light Turquoise

Ikea Sanela in Gray

Ikea Sanela in Lilac

More ideas -

These wonderful gold and black Greek key chargers are $31.80 for a set of four at Z Gallerie. Great for holiday entertaining or setting a very chic table anytime.

New England Home

Gray Chinoiserie hand-painted wallpaper and a Greek key klismos chair add sophisticated and understated Chinoiserie flair to this traditional foyer.

Traditional Home

I am completely convinced that ANY room can be made more beautiful with a dose of Chinoiserie. Take this bedroom above. Without the Greek key trim on the bedding and the bamboo Chinese Chippendale chair, this room would be fine, but with the addition of the Chinoiserie, it is fabulous. I love the idea of a black leather cushion on a Chinese Chippendale chair - such a cool combination.

Get this very high end designer look on a budget by adding Greek key trim from M&J Trimming (under $10.00 a yard) to ready made curtains (Ikea, Pottery Barn, World Market, etc.). Sew it on or even easier, glue it on! Copy this gorgeous look below, for example, with Ikea's pink 100% linen Aina curtain ($49.95 a pair) and M&J's Greek Key trim in Pewter/Taupe.