shabby chic green How can I keep my floral curtains from making my living room look like a little old lady's?
I have some Laura Ashley curtains that I got new for super cheap at a sale. They are cream background with red and pink and blue flowers and green and beige leaves. They are probably 75% cream.
I thought they were shabby chic when I bought them, and I painted my living room a soft mossy green to match them. The couch matches the beige in the curtains too. Now what? I need some things to hang on the wall, but am more attracted to edgy art that clashes with the room and everything I look at that "matches" the curtains looks old lady-ish to me.
Do I need to just dump the curtains? I really like them and don't want to
Keep the curtains if you like them. The room sounds very nice so far. And I understand your concern over the "too old lady" looking.
You mentioned you are looking for art and you like edgy. I would say, find some edgy art that has some or all of the same colors that the room already has...red, blue, pink, blue, greens, etc. Find some throw pillows that have an "edgy print" in some of the same colors.
Then, maybe throw another unexpected item into the room like a zebra rug (cream & black/brown) in front of the sofa for instance. Doesn't have to be a zebra rug necessarily but some other item that makes the room look like a collection of styles you like and not just the shabby chic.
This 1st link of a contemporary rug in black, cream and pinks would look nice...http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Hand-finished-Black-Maze-Wool-Rug-3-x-5/3077444/product.html
This rug link would really change the old look of the room...http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Hand-tufted-Royal-Quill-Red-Wool-Rug-4-x-6/4230321/product.html
This zebra rug is a subtle beige and cream that would look nice with your colors yet not be overpowering...http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Zebra-Print-Animal-Skin-Rug-53-x-79/4365591/product.html
Some throw pillow links, you may like...http://www.overstock.com/Worldstock/Frontier-Pillow-with-Poly-Filling-India/4458384/product.html
Art work like this, including some of your colors may look nice..http://www.target.com/Flower-Head-Salvador-Framed-Print/dp/B001E1PV3A/ref=br_1_4?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=402205011&node=402205011&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Flower%20Head%20Salvador%20Framed%20Print Some black & white art may look cool too...http://www.target.com/Le-Rouge-16-X/dp/B002EA0DSI/ref=br_1_1?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=133928011&node=133928011&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Le%20Rouge%2016%20X
These are just ideas that might help you with adding other colors, patterns and styles to what you already have and like. Keep the shabby chic and work from there.
Embellished with Cinderella carriage wheels that are elegantly designed in tubular steel with hand wrought scroll work. Fit for a princess. This twin size arched canopy bed is finished in a "Shabby Chic White" with pink sand-through. Bed frame included.
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The dancing ballerina and music box adds a whimsical touch to this jewelry box. The lid features a large mirror and the lower compartment is all felt lined with one side holding ring rolls. Finish: White. Dimensions: W7.13 x D5.25 x H3.75
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Shabby yet chic is all the rage and the Victoria bed is the epitome of this popular style. Surrounded by ornate castings and sweeping scrollwork, the centerpiece of this bed is the lovely filigree oval. The Victoria bed is the best of both worlds, classic antique styling without the lofty antique price.
Shabby yet chic is all the rage and the Victoria bed is the epitome of this popular style. Surrounded by ornate castings and sweeping scrollwork, the centerpiece of this bed is the lovely filigree oval. The Victoria bed is the best of both worlds, classic antique styling without the lofty antique price.
Shabby yet chic is all the rage and the Victoria bed is the epitome of this popular style. Surrounded by ornate castings and sweeping scrollwork, the centerpiece of this bed is the lovely filigree oval. The Victoria bed is the best of both worlds, classic antique styling without the lofty antique price.
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Liz Claiborne Lorna Quilted Decorator Stuffed Pillow is a beautiful quilted design with a delicate floral design will add a touch of nature to your room. The natural color of the pillow is accented with printed flowers in flax, green and brown...
Use the green glass cabinet & drawer pulls, cupboard & drawer handles on cupboards, kitchen drawers & bathroom cabinets, shutters, vanities & dressers. Both beautiful and durable, the vintage chic glass knobs are made from recycled glass, individually hand-molded in a cast iron mold and flame-polished by professional glassworkers...
This gorgeous little hook has a shabby cottage chic style. A cheerful bird and floral design. It is great for an entryway, kitchen or bath. Please note: hole for screw is in center of bird, screw not included.
This mini pear candle is handcrafted and has a wonderful texture. It has a pear scent and is gift wrapped for easy gift giving. 2 1/4 inches in height. By: Vance Kitira
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10" Small Light Green Roman Plastic Wall Planter Flower Pot Holder This beautiful roman style wall planter is brand new, made of high quality plastic. It could be used as planters for your favorite plant pots...
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What would be a classy Shabby Chic color to paint my kitchen besides shades of white or cream? Name of Paint..?
I was looking at a pale robbins egg blue green and it came out a pure baby blue on the wall. I hate it! Please recommend a brand and color for me for paint. Thanks!
play around with the Sherwin Williams color visualizer to find colors that you like. It is the best paint visualizer on the web, imho. I like how their color palette is laid out, I like that you can search by color family & color name, the "painted" rooms look the most realistic, and it suggests coordinating color schemes. You can literally spend hours:
http://www.sherwin.com/visualizer/
I think "funky yellow" (# 6913) might be a good choice.
You can take a photo of your house & upload it to the makeover gallery on this website:
http://www.roomvues.com/
You can get color suggestions & for $5 they'll photoshop them onto your room so that you can get an idea of what it will look like.
