Noticed recently: interiors (and exteriors) featuring lyrical Chinese characters as decor.

Above: Tea towels in a Scandinavian kitchen, via Sköna Hem.

Above two photos: A hallway at the Groenhoven Estate in Belgium.

Above: A dining room in the Brooklyn apartment of designer and craftsman Kai-wei Hsu, principal of KWH Furniture.

Above: A kitchen detail from the portfolio of photographer Jordi Canosa.

Above: A bookshelf in the Tokyo home of Vivvien Sato, via The Selby.

Above: A privacy screen in a bath in China.

Above: A Sylvie Becquet photo of an entrance in China.