| The "Cottage Chic" decorating style is still dominant in | | | | good way to collect vintage tables, wall décor, |
| decorating today. One can see the numerous shelter | | | | ironstone cream ware, wrought iron pieces and other |
| magazines that devote pages to this crisp and | | | | vintage accessories. If you find a piece that you like, fix |
| comforting look. So you may ask, "What is Cottage | | | | it if necessary and paint it white. |
| Chic"? The "Cottage Chic" style simply put is country | | | | You can always find vintage furnishings already |
| or cottage style furnishings updated with sophisticated | | | | refurbished at reasonable prices on the Internet or at |
| elements. | | | | local cottage décor stores. Spend some time |
| Decorating with the "Cottage Chic" style is fairly simple, | | | | here since most likely, you will find a unique piece at |
| I always begin decorating by selecting a color scheme. | | | | reasonable price that has been lovingly refurbished by |
| Keep the scheme simple. I recommend as a designer | | | | merchants who love "Cottage Chic" as much as you |
| to pick a white or pale neutral color for your walls. | | | | do. |
| Keeping it neutral will give you the illusion a making a | | | | Keep you mind open to possibilities, use a set of |
| room seem larger and it gives you flexibility in | | | | vintage suitcases as an end table base and put a |
| decorating by layering in color with fabrics, furniture and | | | | piece of glass on top. Your guests will marvel at the |
| accessories. Remember by keeping it neutral, you can | | | | uniqueness of the table but you can utilize the |
| add or delete pieces within the room each season or | | | | suitcases as storage as well. |
| even if you find a fabric you just can't live without. | | | | Add drama and a touch of sophistication to you |
| As you may have seen in magazines featuring | | | | Cottage Chic room by reupholstering your time worn |
| "Cottage Chic" styles, many rooms incorporate vintage | | | | chair with a silk fabric or use a gleaming crystal lamp |
| pieces that have been painted or refurbished with new | | | | with your room. |
| pieces to create a unique look. Some examples are to | | | | Finally, the most important element to decorating is as |
| use a slightly worn vintage coffee table that has been | | | | always keeping true to your personal style. Remember |
| painted white and pair it with a brand new sofa. | | | | a room should reflect your personality so don't be |
| There are many resources to finding cottage chic | | | | afraid to use what you love no matter if it follows the |
| furniture and accessories. Traveling to quality flea | | | | "rules of decorating" or not. |
| markets, tag or estate sales and antique malls are a | | | | |