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Family room - shabby-chic style family room idea in Tampa

Miss Frugal Fancy Pants
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style family room remodel in Tampa

Example of a transitional hallway design in Chicago

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Want an inexpensive, one of a kind accent wall without changing the whole room? Follow these easy instructions on how to DIY a plank wall with chalk paint.

Drift wood style painting, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
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Elaine Childress
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Kitchen pantry - mid-sized shabby-chic style u-shaped kitchen pantry idea in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood countertops, brown backsplash, ceramic backsplash and an island

Miss Frugal Fancy Pants
Family room - shabby-chic style family room idea in Tampa

Elaine Childress
1960s home design photo in Houston

Phantastic Phinds
Mid-sized cottage chic kitchen photo in Philadelphia

Want an inexpensive, one of a kind accent wall without changing the whole room? Follow these easy instructions on how to DIY a plank wall with chalk paint.

Large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, raised-panel cabinets, a farmhouse sink, solid surface countertops, white countertops and ceramic backsplash

A corner bench, handcrafted from Reclaimed Chestnut, offers storage below and prime seating next to a custom pizza oven painted with chalkboard paint. Photo Credit: Crown Point Cabinetry

Taking note of the colors in the painted buffet, we went with a blue and white color scheme, with pops of green from the plants. One of my favorite things about space are the milk glass pieces that we turned into planters! Found at a local antiques store, these pieces really make a statement. The blue glass jugs along with the greenery, add the perfect amount of color to the space.

By centering the painted buffet on the wall and by switching the position of the kitchen table, we really helped to ground the space.
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This laundry room serves many purposes. It's great for doing the wash but also serves as a place to take a little break and catch up on some reading. Plenty of natural light and soft colors make this laundry room a pleasing place to be. Photo Credit: Susan Debbe

To Inspire Your Home~ Stunning Vintage Chic Desk/Vanity with mirror & accent chair *Redesign Inspiration: A stylish updated look to compliment most home decor. This vintage find would be a great accent piece for bloggers or staging. This find has so many potential just endless... * Hand Finished: Using Annie Sloan Graphite & Old White chalk paint with dark wax. . *Features: Four dovetailed spacious drawers with a classic chic distressing finish. This find top is at a comfortable work height while allowing for plenty of leg room. This stunning find could be used as a hallway piece without the mirror. Measures: 38" w x 18"d x 30 "h without the mirror 59" h with mirror. By: Saunders Design

Intentional. Elevated. Artisanal. With three children under the age of 5, our clients were starting to feel the confines of their Pacific Heights home when the expansive 1902 Italianate across the street went on the market. After learning the home had been recently remodeled, they jumped at the chance to purchase a move-in ready property. We worked with them to infuse the already refined, elegant living areas with subtle edginess and handcrafted details, and also helped them reimagine unused space to delight their little ones. Elevated furnishings on the main floor complement the home’s existing high ceilings, modern brass bannisters and extensive walnut cabinetry. In the living room, sumptuous emerald upholstery on a velvet side chair balances the deep wood tones of the existing baby grand. Minimally and intentionally accessorized, the room feels formal but still retains a sharp edge—on the walls moody portraiture gets irreverent with a bold paint stroke, and on the the etagere, jagged crystals and metallic sculpture feel rugged and unapologetic. Throughout the main floor handcrafted, textured notes are everywhere—a nubby jute rug underlies inviting sofas in the family room and a half-moon mirror in the living room mixes geometric lines with flax-colored fringe. On the home’s lower level, we repurposed an unused wine cellar into a well-stocked craft room, with a custom chalkboard, art-display area and thoughtful storage. In the adjoining space, we installed a custom climbing wall and filled the balance of the room with low sofas, plush area rugs, poufs and storage baskets, creating the perfect space for active play or a quiet reading session. The bold colors and playful attitudes apparent in these spaces are echoed upstairs in each of the children’s imaginative bedrooms. Architect + Developer: McMahon Architects + Studio, Photographer: Suzanna Scott Photography