Replacing the furniture in your home for new can be quite expensive, so it is sometimes best to settle on a particular style you like and then buy a few items each month or so until you get the look you want. The furniture alone however does not have to define how the room looks.

Home accessories

With so many home accessories available we thought we would just mention a few of the better ways you can add that shabby chic look to your home without spending a fortune.

Replacement furniture knobs

Changing the knobs on your furniture can really make a difference to how your furniture looks. Adding ceramic knobs or glass or metal knobs can really spruce up that old dresser and tie the piece in with your other furniture items.

Vintage and reclaimed coat hooks

Instead of hanging your coat in a wardrobe or at the end of the staircase, why not buy a vintage styled set of coat hooks or even a reclaimed wood coat hook to tie your hallway design in with the rest of your house? Small design statements can have a big impact on your overall design.

Outdoor design and ornaments

Bring the inside of your home to the outdoors with a range of garden design elements that keep the flow of your design through your living and outdoor space. Adding French reproduction garden chairs or even aged ceramic garden tables can achieve the look you want in a really cost effective way.

When decorating your home, you obviously prioritise large tasks such as painting walls or laying flooring but after this is done, you then need to think about the little details that will make your home unique and personal. Small items such as door and drawer knobs and coat hooks can make a lot of difference if chosen carefully; they can turn your home from a featureless, unimaginative space into a personalised and stimulating environment.

In order to do this, you should opt for vintage styles which have that sophisticated element of ‘shabby chic’:

Hooks
Hooks are available in a staggering variety of different styles and designs. They can be elegant and delicate to suit a bedroom or bathroom environment; where flower designs are incorporated with crystal, gold or ceramics for that hand-crafted vintage look, or they can be sturdy and rustic for the purpose of hanging coats in a hallway. The latter variety is the perfect way to get that ‘shabby chic’ look for your home, as they are often made from reclaimed materials such as wood which have that hard-to-find, genuinely rustic appeal.

Door and drawer knobs
Knobs for drawers and doors can be just as elegant and interesting. For drawers, delicate ceramic flowers can be used for your bedside drawers, whilst square cut glass knobs will provide that clean and stylish look for your bathroom.

Door knobs are a little different; they can be very unique and individual in order to reflect your own personal tastes. You can choose a front door knob with an intricate style in any number of materials, to make that perfect first impression on visitors.

Home Accessories for Affordable Home Design

Forget expensive, epic interior design statements – personalised home accessories are all the rage.

The credit crunch has inspired a new trend in interior design – a breed of designer Scrooges is taking the design world by storm -  so called because they have embraced the recession and turned to a new way of expressing personal style in the home. It’s a method that doesn’t involve ludicrously priced home accessories and furniture that’s out of the ordinary Joe’s price range. In fact, ‘recession chic’ has inspired more creatively clued up home owners to turn to the shabby chic look that’s long been loved by bohemians.

Home Accessories – A Personal Statement

In an age of mass marketed goods and bland design, the small, personal touch expressed with well chosen home accessories has made a big comeback. Rather than mass produced prints on the wall, home owners are making their own art, buying bespoke home accessories and using personal photographs – whether they be loving family portraits, quirky shots of their pets, or landscape shots of places that are close to their heart. By opting for affordable home accessories, such as stunning photo frames and mirrors, there is more room for personal expression and unique design.

Quirky Style? Express Yourself Without Breaking the Bank

Personal style doesn’t have to indicate home accessories that are out of your price range. You can achieve beautiful interiors without having to refinance your home. By investing in bespoke and thought through home accessories you can achieve a personal and quirky style that won’t break the bank. Choosing bespoke home accessories is the perfect solution for home owners who don’t have the big bank balance. Home accessories can inject vitality and character to any house and be a direct expression of your style and identity.

Home Accessories Add the Personal Touch

For affordable interior design that can be updated and changed according to your moods, home accessories are the perfect flexible and affordable answer. The practically penniless can invest in some beautiful scatter cushions, elegant photo frames, charming candle holders, baroque door knobs or an antique-style ceramic vase.  It’s the small home accessories and personal touches that really make a house a home, helping you create and express your personal style. Fresh flowers can add charm and warmth to any room – give your home a little TLC and you’ll soon feel that there really is no place like home.