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Shabby Chic Bedding Can Add An Elegant Vintage Touch to Your Room!
Shabby Chic bedding is definitely the answer if you are looking for style and comfort with a touch of softness in your bedroom. Shabby chic is a very simplistic yet stylish method of decor, using bedding, linens, and window treatments with a time worn elegance. Muted blues, pinks, greens, and all shades of white are very common with the Shabby look. Stripes, small florals (mostly roses), and checks make this 100% cotton bedding very appealing to the eye. That is why the Shabby Chic look has become so incredibly popular over the years. You may be thinking that Shabby Chic bed linens are too delicate and untouchable to be used in your children's bedrooms, but think again. The Shabby Chic line of bedding was designed specifically with children and your busy lifestyle in mind. Designer Rachel Ashwell decided that her creations would have to be kid and dog friendly, so most of her Shabby bedding can just be thrown in the wash. If you decide you want to decorate your entire bedroom around the Shabby chic look, you'll be happy to know that you can purchase Shabby chic fabrics to accent your bedroom with. Curtains, chair covers, decorative pillows, table runners, and lampshades are just a few accessories you can give your own look to by using the Shabby Chic fabrics. Shabby Chic furniture will also add a touch of class to your bedroom while complementing the ageless bedding. A mixture of old and new give Shabby Chic bedrooms an inviting atmosphere, similar to the popular cottage look of days gone by. The Shabby look is less than perfect, but its comfort and character make the vintage look very chic. Shabby Chic designer bedding is a hot commodity, so be sure to always have an open mind and eye searching for Shabby Chic pieces. There are some things to look for when on the hunt for Shabby chic items. Does the piece in question have a soft, comfortable character? Would it fit in with romantic, French Country, or Cottage decor? Are the colors aged to perfection? You want your items to be time worn but not worn out. Shabby chic designer bedding is the perfect way to create a comfy, faded, airy look of sophistication while staying vintage all the way. With this great look, you'll never want to leave your bedroom! Chris Rodriguez is the author/publisher for http://www.duvetcovers-n-more.com Visit her sight and discover a wealth of information on different kinds of bedding and other decorative linens. You too can turn your bedroom into a luxurious sanctuary where you can escape from the stresses of day to day life.
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