WITH SUMMER seemingly upon us, at least for the moment, it’s a pretty good time to be thinking about some fresh and airy decorating ideas away from the lure of the sunshine and ubiquitous BBQ!
In fact for anyone who has been contemplating introducing a touch of Shabby Chic into the home, summertime is the perfect season to provide a little inspiration.
Warm and breezy summer months are the perfect partner for the light and gently worn look of Shabby Chic, that actually need not be “shabby” at all in the true sense of the word, but rather traditionally comfortable and enormously appealing. Elsewhere within these pages there are decorative and accessory suggestions for the quintessential Shabby Chic look which encompasses much of what we would associate with cottage style decorating with the enchanting use of pale or painted mismatched furniture, worn and vintage items, lots of faded flowery prints, and a general feeling of dilapidated but well-loved elegance.
Think of elements of a favourite Aunts cottage, teamed with pastel and cream colour shades and a scattering of quirky yet harmonious accessories, and you will find yourself on the right lines.
Shabby Chic embraces the beauty of imperfection and the inviting appeal of simple and homely living. It is a timeless home-style that is light, airy and welcoming and indisputably pretty. Furniture choices become easy for the Shabby Chic home.
Old furniture brought back to life with a coat of white or eggshell blue paint will tie the look together. Mismatching is actually a plus and will ensure a thrown together informal style, which nevertheless needs a central colour scheme to create a link for perfect eclectic harmony.
Shabby Chic is particularly at home in the bedroom where the softly faded look is particularly enchanting, and a romantic white or glossy ivory iron beds would be the perfect partner for some soft floral fabrics and well- worn painted or lime-washed wooden furniture.
For a slightly more formal look, some pretty French style painted chairs or traditional Swedish-style furnishings can also work well. Just add some ornate gilt framed mirrors and some teardrop crystal chandeliers for the ultimate in enticing “not-so-shabby” Chic.
Appealing, calming and wonderfully affordable.
This is the inherent beauty and easy accessibility of this charming decorative choice. In fact a summertime Shabby Chic makeover might just be the perfect celebration of long balmy sun-filled days and a welcome antidote to those grey winter months which, before we know it, will be racing around again….!
Tags: Beds, Brass Beds, Iron Beds
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