Archive for 'shabby chic design'
Pretty in (Shabby) Pink
Posted on06. Aug, 2010 by shabbychichomeblog.
Pink. Definitely a girl’s color. It’s soft, feminine, and ideally fits well into the shabby chic decor, especially the romantic country style. I’ve never really considered it a grown up color, probably because it’s usually paired with layers and oodles of lace and roses and marketed for a young girl’s room. In my opinion, white [...]
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Tiny Shabby Cottage
Posted on31. Jul, 2010 by shabbychichomeblog.
So what do you do when you want to decorate in the shabby chic style, but it’s in opposition to what your partner wants? Create your own shabby chic cottage that you can visit any time you want! The couple in this New York Times article found the perfect solution. His ‘n’ hers getaway cottages. [...]
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Shabby Decor – Painted Floors
Posted on15. Jun, 2010 by shabbychichomeblog.
Floors can have a great impact on the overall design of a room. For a relatively inexpensive flooring update, consider painting rather than purchasing new floors. This treatment works especially well for hardwood floors. Using pale colors that are typical to shabby chic decor softens the look of wood and often creates a comfortable, relaxing [...]
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The Dark Side of Settees
Posted on15. Mar, 2010 by shabbychichomeblog.
The settee, what we might call sofa or perhaps couch here in the U.S., functions as visual and style anchor for a living or family room. In an otherwise light and bright atmosphere, a black settee adds depth, mystery, and even a bit of sensuality. Here are some vintage and vintage reproduction settees that caught [...]
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Holding It All
Posted on09. Mar, 2010 by shabbychichomeblog.
Baskets, boxes, and containers of all shapes and sizes. Somehow I’m always drawn to these as the answer to my untidiness. It’s a lovely way to hold on to all my stuff that I just can’t part with. For functionality and aesthetics you just can’t beat wire baskets. They have the perfect aged look and [...]
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