Shabby Chic Decorating is Stylish and Trendy!
Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2008
by Lynn Cressy
Lynn's Home Decor
Home dcor shabby chic style is all the rage' these days! If you are looking for a simple and pleasing decorating style to make over your home, then shabby chic decorating is the home dcor for you! The shabby chic decorating technique makes use of old-fashioned dcor along with modern dcor that has that vintage look. The resulting effect is a pleasantly decorated home that creates the essence of relaxed and cozy surroundings.
When limited by finances, shabby chic decorating is the right answer. Dollar stores, rummage sales, and swap meets can be the perfect spots to find shabby chic furnishings and home dcor. You are looking for distinguishing and characteristic furnishings that would be a great addition to any room.
Varnishing old chairs and tables is great for shabby chic decorating. Slip covers and throws work well with this dcor. Use newer furnishings as focal points by featuring them as centerpieces. They will look like masterpieces when mixed in with shabby chic home dcor.
Antique lace or doilies complement this style. You can antique' new lace or doilies giving the impression of age simply by soaking them in tea. Always experiment with a sample first to find the perfect tint. Cotton is easily stained while polyester or nylon may have problems with the staining process.
More examples of the shabby chic decorating style are antiqued veneer', muted and subtle colors, interchanging patterns with solids, achieving a shabby' but smart' look, and finding pieces that are worn but stylish.
Remember that shabby chic home dcor reflects on the 1900-1950 time period and you cannot go wrong with this decorating style.
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Lynn Cressy owns a home decor web site and writes articles on home decorating and organizing your home and your life.
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