What is Treillage and Why Are We Obsessed?
Who Else Loves Treillage As Much As I Do? What is Treillage? "Treillage is a 17th-century French style of architectural latticework or trelliswork in order to create decorative garden and architectural structures, and to offer a bit of a Trompe-l'oeil effect to a space. It supports vines and plants and adds a structural detail to a home and garden". -Tamara Stephenson (Image E & A Interiors) via Homes & Gardens magazine Treillage is a beautiful word... It rolls of the tongue at once transporting you to the rolling hills of French gardens in the countryside. I have long loved this trellis styling, and recently found it dates back to the Roman Empire. However, it was at the height of popularity in France during the 17th and 18th centuries. Intended to be utilized in natural settings and gardens, it became all the rage. The word itself is Latin and when gardeners created structures (trellis) to support climbing vines. But, I also love it as an ...
