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 Shabby n Chic Floral Swag Vintage Furniture Appliques $8.95 Time Remaining: 25d 15h 27m Buy It Now for only: $8.95 |
 Vintage french Tole Sconces w porcelain flowers Shabby Paris Flea Market $395.00 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 50m |
 petite antique italy TOLE chandelier original PATINA vintage chic shabby flower $49.99 Time Remaining: 19h 27m |
 VINTAGE SHABBY COTTAGE TOLE METAL FLORAL CHANDELIER VERY COLORFUL LQQK $29.99 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 42m |
 Vintage Cement Garden Statue Cherub w Bluebird Pink Roses Shabby Chippy 18 $76.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 51m |
 SHABBY n CHIC ARCHITECTURAL ROSETTE HUGE CHIPPY PAINT ANTIQUE VINTAGE $29.95 Time Remaining: 7d 19h 39m Buy It Now for only: $29.95 |
 WOOD LETTERS SALVAGED LOVE SIGN VINTAGE SHABBY COTTAGE LARGE $89.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 20h 46m |
 SHABBY VINTAGE GARDEN WATERING CAN COTTAGE CHIC OLD BLUE PAINT ROSETTE $38.00 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 17m |
 Set 8Vintage French Country Blue Yellow Enamel Brass Drawer Pulls Plus 5 Shabby $15.00 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 5m |
 SHABBY LIL MUSHROOM CLUSTER VINTAGE CEMENT CONCRETE GARDEN STATUE $41.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 13m |
 Shabby Vintage Style Chic Roses Heavy Metal Wall Sconce Pair Holds Prisms $95.00 Time Remaining: 4d 12h 10m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 Vintage Italian Tole Shabby Chic Chandelier $29.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 18h 59m |
 Vintage ANTIQUE Set of 6 Drawer Pulls Shabby Rustic $0.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 36m |
 ANTIQUE VINTAGE FRENCH MILK GLASS LAMPSHADE LIGHT FRILLY SHABBY CHIC $23.68 Time Remaining: 3d 13h 25m |
 Vintage White Shabby Country Garden Metal 3 Tiered Plant Stand $22.00 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 56m |
 2 Vintage Window Sash Lifts Shabby Chic Chippy Cream Paint Ready for Projects $19.99 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 25m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 VINTAGE SHABBY CHIC FRENCH DEMI LUNE FOUR METAL COAT HOOKS ON WOODEN BASE $20.52 Time Remaining: 12h 5m |
 Vintage Cement Garden Statue Mermaid Shabby Chippy Concrete Goddess of the Sea $29.99 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 56m |
 VINTAGE SHABBY CHIC FRENCH DEMI LUNE FOUR METAL COAT HOOKS ON METAL BASE $20.52 Time Remaining: 12h 12m |
 VINTAGE FRENCH ART DECO OPALINE FRILLED EDGED GLASS LIGHT SHADE TRES SHABBY CHIC $20.52 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 41m |
 Vintage Wrought Iron Spiral Staircase Plant Stand Shabby Garden Patio 4 Tier $55.00 Time Remaining: 6d 21h 1m Buy It Now for only: $55.00 |
 Vintage garden wire planters roses Turquoise Victorian Shabby French Paris APT $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 10h 18m |
 Vintage Garden Pedestal Urn w Rams Head Handles Shabby Paris Chic $24.99 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 12m |
 Pair Vintage Shabby French sconces Cameo Creations Shabby Italian shelves $44.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 20h 15m |
 GORGEOUS SHABBY CHIC VINTAGE FRENCH BATHROOM DOOR LOCK LIBRE OCCUPE c1950 $14.20 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 5m |
 LOT OF 8 Flower Pink Shabby Vintage Knobs Backplates Painted Distressed $39.99 Time Remaining: 11d 17h 33m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 ORIGINAL OLD VINTAGE FRENCH SHABBY CHIC SCULPTURED METAL DOOR HANDLE $7.88 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 13h 59m |
 Shabby Chic Vintage Metal Tole Flower Candlestick Lamp made in Italy Large one $29.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 19h 18m |
 Shabby Chic Vintage Metal Tole Flower Candlestick Lamp made in Italy $29.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 18h 59m |
 Vintage Old Shabby Garden Seed Soil Sifter Sieve Primitive Herbs Nice Display $6.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 18h 57m |
 AWESOME SHABBY CHIPPY VINTAGE METAL LAWN CHAIR BOUNCY COMFY PATIO YARD RARE FIND $150.00 Time Remaining: 26d 17h Buy It Now for only: $150.00 |
 vintage shabby chic Crystal Regency Chandelier LARGE $900.00 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 44m Buy It Now for only: $1,100.00 |
 SHABBY VTG RUSTY METAL ANTIQUE GARDEN PLANTER COTTAGE ChIC OLD GREEN PAINT AAFA $46.01 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 10h 57m |
 SHABBY LIL PELICAN VINTAGE CEMENT CONCRETE GARDEN STATUE 7 $16.99 Time Remaining: 6d 21h 12m |
 TWO MATCHING VINTAGE FRENCH ART DECO HAT COAT HOOKS Portmanteau SHABBY CHIC $14.20 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 47m |
 Vtg Antique Hinged Drawer Pulls Set 6 Shabby French Cottage Chic Round Ribbed $149.99 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 54m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 VINTAGE METAL TOLE CHANDELIER FLOWERS ITALY SHABBY HAND PAINTED $225.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 24m Buy It Now for only: $248.00 |
 LOT OF Flower White Shabby Vintage Knobs Backplates Painted Distressed $19.99 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 1m |
 19 ASSORTED AND MATCHING VINTAGE VICTORIAN BRASS DRAWER HANDLES Shabby Chic $15.99 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 17m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 Vintage wrought iron scroll shabby cottage chic metal hanger basket green garden $12.99 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 54m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 VINTAGE WOOD WINDOW SASH 6 LITES Glass Good Not Too Shabby White Paint 1920s $44.00 Time Remaining: 21d 17h 22m Buy It Now for only: $44.00 |
 Vintage wrought iron scroll shabby cottage chic metal hanger basket green garden $8.99 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 1m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 Lot 6 Pink Glass Knobs Pulls Vintage Depression Shabby Style 1 1 4 $22.99 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 40m |
 VINTAGE CHIC CHERUB PUTTI BOY STATUE URN CHIPPY PAINT GARDEN 23 TALL SHABBY $99.00 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 22m |
 2 VTG KBC Signed Shabby Old Ornate Drawer Pulls Chic Unique Furniture Addition $12.95 Time Remaining: 20h 15m |
 SHABBY CHIC GLASS KNOBS FURNITURE APPLIQUES ARCHITECTURAL VINTAGE STYLE $6.95 Time Remaining: 23d 18h 33m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 LOT OF 8 Aqua Robins Egg Blue Shabby Vintage Knobs Backplates Painted Distressed $29.99 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 51m |
 30 VINTAGE DRAWER PULLS KNOBS SHABBY CHIC ART DECO $15.99 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 27m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 Vintage Metal Tole Painted Flower Candelabra Shabby Candle Holder $22.99 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 8m |
 LOT OF 4 Shabby Lattice Vintage Knobs Backplates Hand Painted $19.99 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 52m |
 Vtg Ornate Brass Outlet Covers Glam Shabby Regency $9.99 Time Remaining: 28d 9h 39m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Vintage Chic Old Metal Wire Garden Basket Wood Handles Antique Shabby FREE SHIP $29.00 Time Remaining: 5d 9h 18m |
 Set of Two +++Vintage Ornate STEEL Door Hardware Shabby Matching Oval DOORKNOBS $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 12h 42m |
 XLarge Vintage Art Deco Metal Wedding Funeral Flower Basket Shabby Paint $40.00 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 55m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
 Shabby Vintage 1930s Wrought Iron Mesh Metal Patio or Porch Table $500.00 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 9m |
 LARGE SHABBY GALVANIZED BUCKET VINTAGE RUSTIC PAIL WIRE BALE HANDLE CHIC PLANTER $14.99 Time Remaining: 26d 21h 44m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Vintage Shabby Style Floral Leaf Design Wall Shelf Corbel Sconce 125long $24.99 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 55m Buy It Now for only: $32.99 |
 Vintage Brown Wood 4 Step Folding Shabby Step Ladder INV1070 $49.00 Time Remaining: 3d 17h 44m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 Vintage Toleware 6 Light Chandelier Painted Flowers French Country Shabby Chic $195.00 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 3m |
 VinTaGe LARGE sHabbY WooD WINDOW White Old MetaL Lock Wall Hanging Crafts $78.00 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 22m |
 Adams Style Mantle Vintage Antique Fireplace Chic Shabby Painted Surround $245.00 Time Remaining: 9d 20h 35m Buy It Now for only: $245.00 |
 Vtg old rusted rusty hinges 12 green paint chic shabby barn door yard art farm $8.99 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 35m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Antique vintage Drawer Pull pulls lot set mixed Porcelain shabby chic brass Big $19.00 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 56m |
 Shabby Chic Vintage French Decorated Oval Metal Door Knobs $18.94 Time Remaining: 4d 13h 43m |
 Set 6 antique vtg shabby chic mint green long wooden handle dresser pulls $6.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 17h 14m |
 SHABBY ANTIQUE VTG ITALIAN TOLE PINK FLOWER SCONCE CANDELABRA WALL LAMP $195.00 Time Remaining: 28d 9h Buy It Now for only: $195.00 |
 Two Vintage Ornate STEEL Door Hardware Shabby KEY HOLE ESCUTCHEON PLATES $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 42m |
 Set TWO Vintage Ornate STEEL Door Hardware Shabby Escutcheon Key Hole Door Bell $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 42m |
 Four Vintage Ornate STEEL Door Hardware Shabby Escutcheon Key Holes Door $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 42m |
 Four Vintage Ornate Steel Door Hardware Shabby ESCUTCHEON Key Holes Square Nouv $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 42m |
 SHABBY ANTIQUE VTG CRYSTAL PRISM SWAGS PINK DROPS PAIR SCONCES ITALIAN FRENCH $295.00 Time Remaining: 25d 12h 31m Buy It Now for only: $295.00 |
 Vintage Ornate STEEL Door Hardware Shabby One Single Door Knob Circle $5.99 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 42m |
 One Vintage Ornate STEEL Door Hardware Shabby Single Door Knob 1 3 4 inches $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 42m |
 One Vintage Ornate STEEL Door Hardware Shabby Door Knob on Rod $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 42m |
 Three Vintage Ornate STEEL Door Hardware Shabby Door Hinge Pins $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 42m |
 HUGE Vintage Boy Girl Cement Garden Statue Fountain Shabby Chippy Romantic Chic $368.00 Time Remaining: 10d 11h Buy It Now for only: $368.00 |
 One Vintage Ornate STEEL Door Hardware Shabby Tiny Door Hinge Pin Two 1 8 inches $5.99 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 42m |
 Vintage old PANSIES tin litho watering can garden shabby cottage jadeite green $19.99 Time Remaining: 6d 21h 35m |
 Vintage Ornate STEEL Door Hardware Shabby Black Glass Doorknob Porcelain $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 42m |
 SHABBY HENNY PENNY TINY PEEP VINTAGE CEMENT CONCRETE GARDEN STATUES ESTATE OLD $34.50 Time Remaining: 8d 21h 18m |
 VTG PAIR SHABBY ROMANTIC CHERUB PUTTI BIRDBATH CONCRETE $139.99 Time Remaining: 18d 18h 27m Buy It Now for only: $139.99 |
 Vintage Cement Garden Statue Head Up Turtle Shabby w Great Details $29.99 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 51m |
 VTG 3 CHERUB PUTTI CHIPPY PAINT GARDEN STATUE PEDESTAL PLASTER CHIC SHABBY 23 $99.00 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 15m Buy It Now for only: $145.00 |
 SHABBY LIL CARDINAL VINTAGE CEMENT CONCRETE GARDEN STATUE OLD $9.99 Time Remaining: 8d 21h 10m |
 Shabby Chippy Vintage Ornate Cast Brass Coat Hook $6.95 Time Remaining: 5d 10h 48m |
 SHABBY ANTIQUE VTG PINK PORCELAIN ROSES ITALIAN FRENCH STYLE CHANDELIER $375.00 Time Remaining: 28d 9h 33m Buy It Now for only: $375.00 |
 Vintage Rustic Wood Wooden Step Ladder Garden Shabby Display Rack Barn Red VGC $34.99 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 27m |
 Unique Vintage Ornate Shabby weathered Iron Wall Plate Royal Peacock Crown Bird $22.00 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 20m |
 sHabbY VinTaGe LG ROUND HANDLES Brass Metal Hardware Knobs Pulls Drawer Cabinet $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 17h 33m |
 VTG Beach Cottage Wrought Iron Metal Trellis Shabby Seagull Bird Architectual $195.00 Time Remaining: 6d 21h |
 PAIR OF SHABBY N CHIC VINTAGE EXTERIOR WINDOW SHUTTERS W PINEAPPLE CUTOUTS $54.99 Time Remaining: 8d 17h Buy It Now for only: $54.99 |
 sHabbY VinTaGe ANTIQUE HANDLES Drawer Cabinet Pull Knob OrNaTe GoLd Old Hardware $42.00 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 52m |
 Set 8 Vtg Ceramic Drawer Door Handle Pull White Yellow Rose Chic Cottage Shabby $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 42m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 sHabbY VinTaGe ANTIQUE HANDLES Drawer Cabinet Old Hardware OrNaTe WhiTe cHic $28.00 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 20m |
 sHabbY VinTaGe ANTIQUE HANDLES LaRge OrNaTe Cabinet Drawer Pull Brass Hardware $34.00 Time Remaining: 3d 17h 31m |
 OUTSTANDING Shabby Vintage PAIR MIRRORED Sconces $24.99 Time Remaining: 7d 21h 29m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 sHabbY VinTaGe DRAWER HANDLE Pull Dresser Cabinet OrNaTe GoLd Brass Old Hardware $10.75 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 40m |
 sHabbY VinTaGe DRAWER HANDLE Dresser Cabinet Door OrNaTe WhiTe cHic Old Hardware $10.75 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 6m |
 sHabbY VinTaGe DRAWER HANDLE OrNaTe Pull Dresser Cabinet Door Brass Old Hardware $10.75 Time Remaining: 6d 23h 34m |
 sHabbY VinTaGe ANTIQUE HANDLE OrNaTe Pull Drawer Cabinet Door Brass Old Hardware $10.75 Time Remaining: 6d 23h 48m |
Home Decorating Ideas - Shabby Chic or Simple Urban Decor..Which Would You Choose?
If you think about it, we all have a style of living that we enjoy and find both comforting and relaxing. When I've been away from home all day, as I'm driving back I can almost feel the atmosphere that I'll be stepping into, and that's a great feeling. At the end of the day what decor lifestyle beckons you? For this discussion we'll compare two similar yet very contrasting decorating styles.
These two styles take different approaches to a vintage look. First is Shabby Chic, which most everyone is familiar with. Shabby Chic is similar to cottage style decor and is known for white, distressed painted furniture, soft floral colors in pale shades of pink, blue and green, vintage accessories and comfortable, slip-covered furniture.
You'll probably find fresh cut flowers, antique lace tablecloths, scented candles and crystals hanging from the antique chandelier. Shabby Chic decor includes a mix and match of fabrics such as stripes, florals and checks, tea stained fabrics and flea market finds. All in all, you will be comfortable and at home with Shabby Chic if you enjoy a soft, floral, feminine style of decor.
Perhaps you enjoy some vintage decor but are looking for a more refined look with a contemporary flair. Your lifestyle decor choice might be Simple Urban.
Simple Urban decor is a combination of vintage and contemporary with natural fabrics, medium to dark toned woods, rich neutral colors and decor accents of iron and glass. And, the result is an uncluttered and spacious look. Antique pieces with clean lines (no Victorian here) and flea market finds are integrated into the decor as a counterpoint to the sleek urban style. Unique accent pieces, vintage or new, take the spotlight in this decorating style.
You'll find a color palette comprised of shades of tan, gold, cream, brown and black, with bold accent colors to give drama and excitement to the area. As you decorate your space, you might find some great upholstery at a flea market or consignment shop, or purchase new. It doesn't matter as long as you maintain the overall clean look and love the piece. The same applies to lighting, as you may install some track lighting in one area and find a great antique lamp for another.
What other design elements are found in Simple Urban decor? You'll find wood or tile floors with area rugs, with the rugs comprised of a natural weave such as sisal, or you could take a different path and create a bold look with a very colorful rug. Case goods, whether they are new, vintage or flea market finds, will be a medium to dark wood tone. There may also be metal or glass accents. Creating a unique look with unmatched pieces will enhance your Simple Urban decor, so use your creativity to find some great end tables, bookcases, dining sets and the like. Window treatments can be a simple as a window shade for privacy with fabric side panels hung on iron rods. You may opt for wood blinds, shutters, verticals, or nothing at all to cover the windows. Use fabric sparingly, as you don't want a treatment that is over dressed.
The final touches are what pulls everything together in your Simple Urban home. Accessories can be big, bold and colorful, vintage, reproduction or contemporary. As with your other selections, if you find a piece that you love, then use it. Be mindful of how much you put into your space and always avoid the cluttered, messy look. Each piece should have a presence of it's own.
So where do you fall in these contrasting styles? If you love the soft, whitewashed, floral vintage look, Shabby Chic is right up your alley. For those who prefer a subtle vintage decor with contemporary flair, Simple Urban may reflect your taste. Whatever you choose, enjoy decorating your home and creating your unique abode.
About the Author
Candi Randolph is the author of Ten Simple Steps to Design Success, a simple and easy to understand guide with home decorating ideas and interior design tips. She is the owner of Simply Designed...Decorating to Fit Your Budget, located in Southwest Florida. For more information please visit http://www.MySimplyDesigned.com
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