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Shabby Chic Interior Design

If you want your house or your apartment to look more laid back or if you want to give it a more personal touch you shall take a look at shabby chic. This article will give you a more detailed view on shabby chic and everything that comes around with this very special kind of design.

If you surf the internet for facts about shabby chic you will pretty soon find that there are a constantly increasing number of web shops that are selling furniture in the shabby chic style. This is a proof among many others that this style of design is getting more and more popular among common people.

If you are interested in shabby chic blog you just have to make a visit among these web shops just to see all the beautiful and wonderful things you can use to decorate your own home. Because shabby chic is about interior design and how to make your home more beautiful by using worn furniture or new ones that are distressed in order to look worn and much older than they actually are.

Shabby chic was started by the British design architect Rachel Ashwell in the late 1980´s. The design style was initially very deeply inspired by traditional farm houses on the English countryside. Ashwell started the whole thing by using old and well worn furniture or new ones that she handled in a very rough way to gain the older look. The colors she was using was either white or lighter shades. The main furniture material when it comes to shabby chic is cotton.

Shabby chic is a favorite style among many home design bloggers in the western world. Shabby chic opens up a world of folk tradition with light colors, romantic details and homemade decoration stuff. The furniture are often bought at auctions or second hand shops and after that restored and painted once again just to make sure that it gets the right well worn look. The fanatics about this style gets more than happy if metal details on the furniture are a little rusty, it just amplifies the worn look. Sometimes Christian stuff – such as old Bibles, Madonna statues or crucifixes – are involved.

The term shabby chic inredning can in a way be used to describe a person who is more stylish than fashionable where the style reflects quality instead of newness. Auctions, flea markets and second hand shops are holy ground for a shabby chic person. This place gives him or her chance to buy furniture that has the right worn look.

But the best place for a shabby chic lover is the web. This is the place where you can find web shops that are open 24/7 and where you can shop shabby chic until you drop.

 

 

 

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Cottage Home | Shabby Chic Style Furniture

OPEN CLOSED Store Shop Sign ChiC ShaBBY Cottage Style Plaque Wood U Pick Color $21.95

CANDELABRA-Shabby Chic Style White Wash Hanging Candelabra $0.01

Bleuette Shabby Cottage Chic Blue Roses Dress, Vintage Style Hat & Pantaloons $21.00

Shabby Chic Rose Country Style Desk Clock Wall Clock E $32.31

Pretty Pink Shabby Chic Style Floral Acrylic Cuff Bangle Diamante Crystal,New in $10.98

Pretty Black/Pink Shabby Chic Style Floral Acrylic Cuff Bangle Diamante Crystal $10.98

Set of 3 SHABBY CHIC style Wall Decor / Hanging Signs – Child’s Room – NICE!!! $24.99

SHABBY CHIC DISTRESSED FRENCH STYLE BAKERS TABLE $150.00

2 Shabby Chic Style Wall Sconces little pink beads $150.00

Shabby Chic Style Pink Crystal Chandilier $225.00

SHABBY CHIC Jacobean design LENE BEJERRE style FABRIC limonia 2.5m $4.27

Vintage Wrought Iron Triple Plant Stand/Mid Century/Shabby Chic Style/Distressed $65.00

134 Reclaimed crown mould style shelf, 21.5″ wide, shabby chic, old but new $35.00

Folk art angel original painting/sign by Ellen. primitive/shabby chic style $1.56

A Vintage Style Kitchen Dresser / Shop Fitting – Shabby Chic $1,195.00

Iron Patio Bistro Set Table & Chairs, Shabby Chic Style $199.00

GLASS CENTER WHITE w/CRYSTALS ROMANTIC 4 ARM CHANDELIER : SHABBY N CHIC STYLE $299.90

Iron Patio Bistro Set Table & Chairs, Shabby Chic Style $199.00

5 SETS OF PARROTS & BLUE-BIRDS TYPE SHABBY CHIC STYLE VINTAGE DECALS TRANSFERS $5.53

A Vintage Style Kitchen Dresser / Shop Fitting – Shabby Chic $1,095.00

OLD SHABBY CHIC FRENCH TROUSSEAU DOWRY SAJOU style SAMPLER PRINT NORDIC FRAME $125.00

Friends Flowers Garden Sign Cottage chic Shabby Style $10.95

White butter bell crock. French, shabby chic style in the kitchen. Beurre! $2.75

Antique-Style Shabby Cottage Chic Vase/Jar Home Decor $15.00

HANDCRAFTED VINTAGE STYLE METAL CHICKEN FIGURINE, COUNTRY CHIC SHABBY CHIC STYLE $15.00

Vintage Style Shabby Cottage Chic Paper Towel Holder $32.00

Shabby French Vintage Style Chic Grey Paris Hotel Petite Fleur Single Hook $10.49

Shabby French Vintage Style Chic Grey Paris Hotel Petite Fleur Hooks 4 $30.00

SHABBY CHIC VNT STYLE ROSES DUAL CANDLEHOLDER SCONCE ** $24.99

BABY SHOWER INVITATIONS IN BLUE – PACK OF 6 SHABBY CHIC STYLE $2.29

Coaster Contemporary Style Dining Chairs, Cappuccino Wood Finish, Set of 2 $69.25 Merlot clean line elegant Wheat design with unique open grid pattern high back complements the casual and contemporary décor of your homes dining ensemble upholstered in a strong durable microfiber padded cushion seat soft mocha colored to blend in any room sits on sleek tapered legs of solid hardwood finished in a deep rich cappuccino lacquer to last a life time. Assembly required…

Set of 4 Oak Finish Arrow Back Windsor Country Style Dining Chairs $125.95 Set of 4 Oak Finish Arrow Back Windsor Country Style Wood Dining Chair/Chairs This is a brand new Southwest Country Style Windsor Dining Chair/Chairs (Set of 4). Complete your dining room decor and match up your table with these brand new country style southwest dining chairs. Item is crafted in quality wood and will require simple assembly. This item is sold in sets of 4 only for safety in packag…

Coaster Contemporary Oval Dining Table, Cappuccino Finish $137.48 Contemporary Cappuccino Finish Oval Dining Table Dimension: 42″-60″W 42″D 30″H Finish: Cappuccino Material: Wood Dining Table Clean Lines and Contemporary Matching dining chair is sold separately. …

Sonoma Life Style Waffle Sham $39.99 Sonoma LIFE Style Waffle European Sham. This khaki waffle sham is extraordinary and offers elegance and class with its beautiful woven patterns and unique style. 100% Cotton waffle weave pattern. European Size 26″ x 26″….

Shabby Cottage Chic Cast Iron Wall Hooks $12.00 This set of hooks has white chippy paint and has the cottage chic look that is so popular right now. Use them in a row or place them around your house for extra storage in every little nook. Screws not included….

Lite Source LS-80910BLK Basic II Halogen Torchiere Lamp, Black $72.61 Finish:Black, Light Bulb:(1)180w T3 R7S 118mm 120v Halogen Basic II torchiere lamp Downlight and dimmer switch on pole Heat guard also provided…

Modern Ceramic Table Lamp $39.99 This Modern Ceramic Table Lamp is a modern style lamp which features a stylish bold color with an urn-shaped design. Made with a high-quality and sturdy ceramic material, this lamp is sure to compliment any home design! Available in Black, Burgundy, Green, and Ivory. Bulb not included….

Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic: Shabby Chic Treasures $13.09 These episodes highlight Rachel’s favorite things and gives you clever suggestions about unusual and stylish ways to bring Shabby Chic ® into your home. Her ideas make any room a place of beauty with the simple yet thoughtful use of design which she enjoys sharing. From a single bloom to complete room decorating, Rachel shows you how to achieve timeless style, beauty and charm while keeping it si…

Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic: Gifts, Sentiments & Romance $6.99 These episodes highlight Rachel’s favorite things and gives you clever suggestions about unusual and stylish ways to bring Shabby Chic ® into your home. Her ideas make any room a place of beauty with the simple yet thoughtful use of design which she enjoys sharing. From a single bloom to complete room decorating, Rachel shows you how to achieve timeless style, beauty and charm while keeping it si…

Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic: Flowers, Petals & Gardens $6.99 …

The Shabby Chic Home $16.99 Wonderful wide–plank floors, paned sash windows, an old brick fireplace, the charm of living with a home‘s small imperfections and making them a virtue. These are just some examples of what makes up a Shabby Chic home. When she first saw what would be her future home, Rachel Ashwell, founder of the Shabby Chic line, was put off by its dark, witchy exterior, gloomy interior, and overgrown garden. But for weeks afterward, she couldn‘t get the house out of her mind. She went back, took a closer look, and started to see the charm that lay hidden beneath the surface. Excited by the challenge, she bought the house and went to work on it. Inspired by the original design of the 1920s house, Rachel was able to transform it into her bright, cozy dream home, one that had the hallmarks of a Shabby Chic home: a practical amount of space, a relaxed atmosphere, and a comfortable beauty. Through simple instructions and detailed before–and–after photographs, Rachel reveals her decorating and entertaining secrets. Even the most apprehensive novices will learn how to incorporate Shabby Chic style into their everyday life and home. Using her home as an example, Rachel shows you how to assess what needs to be replaced (in her home it was the dark tile in the pool and the bathroom doorknobs), make small structural changes (she exchanged a glass window for a glass door), and keep costs down while adding personal Shabby Chic touches. The gray marble countertop in the guest bathroom and the somewhat noisy glass–front refrigerator were fixtures she would have never chosen, but she left them alone and was pleasantly surprised by the character they added. In her previous books, Rachel showed you how to recognize beauty in overlooked places. Now, in The Shabby Chic Home , she teaches you how to find it in the nooks and crannies of your own home and then apply it to everyday life. She reveals how work, love, a lot of white paint, and Shabby Chic details can turn any new house into a comfortable, functional, beautifully designed home.

Shabby Chic: The Gift of Giving $14.99 Now your gifts can reflect your warm, caring thoughts and reflect the beautiful and comforting style that is Shabby Chic. Rachel Ashwell shares the wonderful gift ideas she has collected throughout the years and shows you how to express your sentiments with a classic alluring style. She shows you how to pick the perfect gift for the perfect person or occasion and then how to wrap and decorate it with style. For example, instead of giving your fashion-obsessed best friend a sweater in a box, why not put it on an old antique dressmaker’s dummy? Instead of giving an impersonal holiday card from Hallmark, why not create personalized cards that fit every occasion? The Shabby Chic Gift of Giving is a perfect book for the holiday season, and it will offer year round gift giving guidance for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Christmas or Hanukkah, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and other special occasions.

Shabby Chic $11.99 Aimee Wilson Shabby Chic – Art Print

Shabby Chic Interiors Notecards $11.16 Shabby Chic Interiors Notecards

Shabby Chic Writing Set $14.89 Shabby Chic Writing Set

Blue Shabby Chic Wall Hangings $22 Sleep in Style Create a stylish room for your little one to enjoy with this stunning and unique designer shabby chic childrens bedding set It is designed in an elegant combination of a sky blue rosy pinks sage greens and white The gorgeous large floral print and a coordinating pink and white striped print will set a soft and soothing tone in your little girls room Dimensions: 10 x 10 each

Humboldt Current Skirt $44 THIS DRESS FITS GENEROUSLY. PLEASE SEE OUR SIZING CHART. (We suggest you order one size smaller than you would from another retailer.) Explore the far reaches of the world (or maybe just your home town) in the chic, retro-inspired Humboldt Pattern Skirt.  In designer cotton poplin by Tina Givens, this classic pencil silhouette takes it up a notch from office staple to gal-about-town chic.  With perfect tailoring from the natural waist to the knee, the Humboldt Pattern can conquer the conundrum of office-to-outing dressing any day of the week.

Andes Skirt $44 THIS DRESS FITS GENEROUSLY. PLEASE SEE OUR SIZING CHART. (We suggest you order one size smaller than you would from another retailer.) Explore the far reaches of the world (or maybe just your home town) in the chic, retro-inspired Andes Skirt.  In designer cotton poplin by Tina Givens, this classic pencil silhouette takes it up a notch from office staple to gal-about-town chic.  With perfect tailoring from the natural waist to the knee, the Andes Skirt can conquer the conundrum of office-to-outing dressing any day of the week.

GI Jane $40 There is nothing but grace and beauty about this military style dress! An olive green cotton/spandex blend has a modern looks with pockets at the bust and on the skirt. White and red ribbon detail will express your free Patriotic spirit! Dress also has a shirt collar that will make your face the center of attention and the tie at waist for another chic attribute. Buttons adorn chest pockets, shoulders, caps sleeves and the torso down to hips. Dress has a pleat on back for ultimate comfort. Straight skirt hits just below knees.   Dress is made from an olive green cotton / spandex blend.    To care for this dress, machine wash cold.  Line dry.    Dress Fits True to Size.

Maize $76 THIS DRESS FITS GENEROUSLY. PLEASE SEE OUR SIZING CHART. (We suggest you order one size smaller than you would from another retailer.) Taking retro-chic up a notch, the Maize dress trades in 70s polyester for luxurious crepe de chine, heat-set into accordion pleats descending from the gathered neckline and dolman sleeves.  Cinch it at the waist with its silky sash, or wear it free-flowing and billowy for maximum volume and retro effect.

Quechua $76 THIS DRESS FITS GENEROUSLY. PLEASE SEE OUR SIZING CHART. (We suggest you order one size smaller than you would from another retailer.) Taking retro-chic up a notch, the navy blue Quechua dress trades in 70s polyester for luxurious crepe de chine, heat-set into accordion pleats descending from the gathered neckline and dolman sleeves.  Cinch it at the waist with its silky sash, or wear it free-flowing and billowy for maximum volume and retro effect.

G. Cooper $94

La Tour Eiffel $76 THIS DRESS FITS GENEROUSLY.  PLEASE SEE OUR FIT GUIDE. (We suggest you order one size smaller than you would from another retailer.) What is more iconic than the Eiffel Tower? Anyone can recognize the black-and-white A-shaped outline of the most famous monument in France.  It is a symbol of classic construction, fine materials, and unspoken style (architectural style, but style nonetheless.)  Our rendition, La Tour Eiffel is no different. The bold, stripped jersey knit top tucks into a high-waisted A-line skirt creating a figure worthy of worldwide attention, while the 3/4 sleeves and boat neck infuse the look with a style that is classic and chic.  A dress perfect for the savviest fashionista but practical enough for even the busiest mom (it has pockets!) La Tour Eiffel will make you a style icon yourself.  This dress Fits Generously.  Sleeves come just past elbows and are perfect for covering heavier arms.   Top made of jersey knit and bottom made of cotton/spandex blend.  Dress has white side zipper.  To care for this dress, machine wash cold and line dry.       Sizing concern? Not the right dress for you?  Return your dress and Shabby Apple will ship you a new dress for FREE! Shoulder to Hem

Fifth Ave $82

Inca Trail $66 THIS DRESS FITS GENEROUSLY. PLEASE SEE OUR SIZING CHART. (We suggest you order one size smaller than you would from another retailer.) A swath of soft jersey gathers at the hip for a twist on the comfy day dress in El Dorado.  The fennel-colored frock features a v-neckline and elbow length sleeves, with a knee-length circle skirt.  Effortlessly comfortable and chic on its own, or dolled up with a shrunken blazer and boots for cooler weather, this dress will soon be traveling with you wherever your next adventure takes you.

Sorrento $54

El Dorado $66 THIS DRESS FITS GENEROUSLY. PLEASE SEE OUR SIZING CHART. (We suggest you order one size smaller than you would from another retailer.) A swath of soft jersey gathers at the hip for a twist on the comfy day dress in El Dorado.  The cayenne colored frock features a v-neckline and elbow length sleeves, with a knee-length circle skirt.  Effortlessly comfortable and chic on its own, or dolled up with a shrunken blazer and boots for cooler weather, this dress will soon be traveling with you wherever your next adventure takes you.

Tuileries $88

Shabby Chic by Ashwell, Rachel Edition ILL, 0 $21.99 Valuable flea market finds . . .A peeling, antique vanity in a muted sea green . . .An elegant, cracked chandelier . . .An enormous, slipcovered sofa with deep, plush cushions . . .Comfort, the beauty of imperfections, the allure of time-worn objects, and the appeal of simple, practical living: these are the cornerstones of Shabby Chic style. Like the cozy familiarity of a well-worn pair of faded jeans, the dilapidated elegance of an Italian villa, or the worn grandeur of faded velvets and mismatched floral china handed down from your grandmother's attic, the Shabby Chic style is a revived appreciation for what is used, well-loved, and worn. It is a respect for natural evolution and a regard for what is easy and sensible.The hundreds of lavish photographs in this book invite you inside the unique world of Shabby Chic. Rachel Ashwell, founder of the Shabby Chic home decor stores, provides her invaluable and much-sought-after advice on how to re-create Shabby Chic style in your own home. With engaging text and easy-to-follow instructions, Rachel details the Shabby Chic basics in a way that will put even the most apprehensive or novice decorators at ease. From flowers to fabrics to lighting, Rachel illuminates all of the elements essential to this unpretentious yet truly exquisite style.A behind-the-scenes look at a flea market lets readers in on Rachel's personal secrets of how to cull hidden treasures from flea market trash—an old trunk, its paint peeling around the edges, can be given new life as a coffee table, while a chipped white iron salvage piece becomes the perfect frame for a vintage mirror. This book tells you not only how to restore these pieces but how to find the perfect place for them in your home. Gorgeous color photographs and accompanying text reveal how this relaxed look works with a variety of different styles, from Victorian to Mediterranean to contemporary.