| Summer Decor | | | | stores. The slipcovers can be machine washed |
| Create a Comfortable, Inviting Look | | | | thus preventing anxiety with spills and other |
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| The summer heat calls for décor that is | | | | Keeping with the theme, accessories need to be |
| cool, fresh and casual. This is perhaps why | | | | distressed or white. Lighting like a Lafayette |
| Shabby Chic (R) achieved immense popularity | | | | distressed white sconce not only adds additional |
| predominantly in the west coast. Shabby Chic (R) | | | | light to the room but also creates a warm cozy |
| a phrase coined by Rachel Ashwell, a British | | | | feel. To create a romantic ambiance, use a |
| designer-turned-Californian hit big in the 1990's. Till | | | | number of candles and lamps. Look for |
| recently Shabby Chic (R) was the sizzling trend | | | | candleholders, ornate candlesticks painted white |
| with retail stores, television shows, books, | | | | with bits of the old iron finish that characterize |
| merchandise and designers enthusiastically focusing | | | | this decor. The sconces, candleholders and many |
| on this décor. Currently, the euphoria seems | | | | other distressed white high quality accessories are |
| to have passed but this style is still very much | | | | available at retailing from $45.00 |
| appreciated and demand remains strong because | | | | Add color and break monotony by using a |
| it is a thrifty look, not requiring to spend | | | | needlepoint rug with pink shades as shown in the |
| thousands of dollars. This type of design theme is | | | | image. The flowers on the needlepoint rug provide |
| synonymous with white. Think Shabby Chic (R) | | | | a pattern. Throw some pillows on the couch that |
| and what come to one's mind: flea market finds, | | | | complement the rug .The rug and pillows can be a |
| rose pattern china, distressed white furniture, | | | | pale color palette. Beautiful decorative pillows and |
| pastel floral, white furnishings, white crisp drapes. | | | | rugs are available at The primary color is white |
| You are right; the above elements define and | | | | with dashes of pink pastel colors. However, |
| bring together the look. The popularity is perhaps | | | | instead of focusing on pink or any other pastel |
| because it is most easy to accomplish with limited | | | | soothing hue as a secondary color you can |
| budget and time. This décor is not only | | | | integrate other colors, or even combine stripes or |
| comfortable but also easy to maintain specially | | | | paisleys. |
| with kids. | | | | Finally, the alluring look is never complete without |
| Create A Clean Bright Inviting Room For Summer | | | | fresh flowers. Every one loves the appearance of |
| You decide you want your room to have a clean, | | | | attractive flowers, or the smell of sweetly, |
| laid-back look, which is remarkably versatile and | | | | fragrant ones. Pick some fresh pink roses from |
| easy to live with. Start with furniture; use mostly | | | | your local grocery store and place them in a glass |
| white furniture pieces that are widely available in | | | | bowl. Flowers are inviting, enchanting and |
| retail stores like Pottery Barn, Pier One Imports, | | | | moreover pleasing to the eyes. |
| Wal-Mart or can even be easily located in flea | | | | This décor is casual yet inviting and can be |
| markets or thrifty antique stores. If budget | | | | accomplished inexpensively. Enhance this look with |
| restraint is holding you back, you can utilize pieces | | | | pillows and candles adding lots of home |
| that may be ready to be discarded; simply paint | | | | accessories. Create a comfort-zone environment |
| them white. The paint transforms an old piece | | | | to reflect your personal style and have your |
| providing a clean fresh appearance. Do you have | | | | family and friends enjoy the fresh décor all |
| a couch that looks worn out? Easy fix; use white | | | | summer long. |
| slipcovers extensively available at most discount | | | | |