Buying period features for your home can be a costly exercise, especially if you are looking for pieces which are truly authentic. However, there are many pieces of furniture which are reproductive and styled in the design of a variety of different periods. Whether you are looking for a French farmhouse design or something in a New England style, there is something to suit your taste and achieve the look you are after in your home.
Often to achieve a rustic and authentic look, the wood and materials used to produce the furniture are distressed using a variety of paint techniques and methods. This ensures that the furniture looks truly original when placed in your home. A French country dresser would not look out of place in your farmhouse style kitchen and would be a great location to house your dinnerware set
However, if you are looking for something more regal, why not try gold gilt furniture. It has been decorated with gold gilt with specialist fabrics used so that the piece would not look out of place in a royal palace as well as in your home. Use a gold gilt chair as a decorative piece in your bedroom or a vintage embellished gold mirror in your hallway.
Decorating your home can be an ordeal, especially if you aren’t sure about which look to go for. A look which has come around once again is shabby chic. It can compliment almost any kitchen, whether it is modern or in a farmhouse style it can add a real twist to your decor.
Shabby chic can be applied by adding a few small accessories, or having a large wooden dresser to house your plates, cutlery and glassware. A rustic wall unit which has distressed paintwork makes for a beautiful shabby chic item for your kitchen. You can use it to store almost any item or just use it as an accessory which houses ornate candle holders or photo frames.
One signature statement of the shabby chic look is a large French wall clock. They are the epitome of vintage and look stunning on any wall of your home. Why not add to the continuing shabby chic French theme by placing one of your well thumbed recipe books on a shabby chic cast iron cook book stand. This piece looks great if you are actually using the book or just for show.
The bedroom is the perfect area to really go to town with the shabby chic design. With so many accessories available, it is easy to create the shabby chic feel with just a few items.
Candles: Nothing says charm, warmth and romance better than a candle or two. And tea lights are the most romantic and twinkly of them all. There are several ways to incorporate tea lights into your bedroom. From rustic hanging mini hearts to hold tea lights, to a rustic tea light chandelier, you can create a truly romantic, atmosphere in your very own room.
Bedside cabinets: The bedside cabinet is often used to store all your important trinkets and possessions. So why not ensure that they are stored somewhere stylish and opt for an elegant shabby chic cabinet, finished in an antique white paint. You can find plenty of cabinets inspired by the elegance of the French Bergere era and these are ideal for creating the right look in your room. You can even get a chest of drawers to match.
Mirror: To complete the look of the room, choose an antique style mirror. These ornate designs can create a real focal point in the room You can either opt for a hanging mirror or a free standing one. Either one is sure to draw attention to your room.
