Shabby-Chic Style Home Design Ideas

A second story addition gives new life to a small historic home. Every effort was made to preserve as many historic details in the first floor as possible.
Carrie Buell

Enclosed kitchen - large shabby-chic style l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island
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Vestibule connecting the two girls' rooms. My client loved this room. It totally captures her style. I can't believe she let me paint the ceiling pink! Everyone loves it.

Exposed attic joists in the ceiling add height to the room. Refinished hardwood floors, sophisticated lighting and a large scale floral rug connect all the elements, creating a visually interesting, yet tranquil space.

Example of a large cottage chic master light wood floor bedroom design in New York with beige walls

Carolyn Bates
Bathroom - large shabby-chic style master mosaic tile floor bathroom idea in Burlington with beige walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, beige cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets
Bathroom - large shabby-chic style master mosaic tile floor bathroom idea in Burlington with beige walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, beige cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets

The design of the cabin began with the client’s discovery of an old mirror which had once been part of a hall tree. Painted in a rustic white finish, the orange pine walls of the cabin were painted by the homeowners own hand using a sock and rubbing paint with a light hand so that the knots would show clearly to achieve the look of a lime-washed wall. A custom vanity was fashioned to match the details on the antique mirror and a textured iron vessel sink sits atop. Polished nickel faucets, cast iron tub, and old fashioned toilet are from Herbeau. The antique French Iron bed was located on line and brought in from California. The peeling paint shows the layers of age with French blue, white and rust tones peeking through. Layers and layers of handmade linens by Bella Notte adorn the bed with lofty piles of pure down comforters and pillows providing the ultimate comfort for chilly evening nights.
Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC.
Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc.
Jennifer's vanity is home to a treasure trove of vintage jewelry, highlighted by creative storage solutions. What was once a tool box now hangs on the wall to house various necklaces. Even with such rugged origins, the display has a decidedly feminine appeal.
"My girlfriend had come across these old tool boxes at an estate sale. The person that owned them painted the tools that hung on each hook, so it makes for a great story," says Jennifer.
Tool box containers: Stash Style
Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

Liquid Design & Architecture Inc.
Example of a cottage chic dark wood floor bedroom design in Miami with multicolored walls
Example of a cottage chic dark wood floor bedroom design in Miami with multicolored walls

John M. Lewis Photography
Mid-sized cottage chic guest dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Philadelphia with pink walls
Mid-sized cottage chic guest dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Philadelphia with pink walls

Example of a mid-sized cottage chic guest dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Other with no fireplace

Steven Dewall
Inspiration for a large shabby-chic style girl carpeted kids' room remodel in Los Angeles with multicolored walls
Inspiration for a large shabby-chic style girl carpeted kids' room remodel in Los Angeles with multicolored walls

Bedroom - large shabby-chic style master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Chicago with blue walls and no fireplace

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Cottage chic white floor bedroom photo in Tampa with white walls and no fireplace
Cottage chic white floor bedroom photo in Tampa with white walls and no fireplace

Photography by Laura Moss
Shabby-chic style gray one-story exterior home idea in New York
Shabby-chic style gray one-story exterior home idea in New York

Felix Sanchez
Bathroom - mid-sized shabby-chic style 3/4 mirror tile ceramic tile and gray floor bathroom idea in Houston with blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, quartz countertops and flat-panel cabinets
Bathroom - mid-sized shabby-chic style 3/4 mirror tile ceramic tile and gray floor bathroom idea in Houston with blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, quartz countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Fashionable girl's bedroom featuring "Black High Heel Shoe with Feather" custom giclee print (30"x30" on canvas) of an original watercolor painting by Beverly Brown. Prints are made to order in sizes from 8"x8" up to 48"x48" on fine art paper with custom framing; or on canvas, metal or acrylic. Artwork © Beverly Brown
Shabby-Chic Style Home Design Ideas

Open concept kitchen - small shabby-chic style single-wall white floor open concept kitchen idea in Tampa with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, no island, white appliances, white backsplash, wood backsplash and brown countertops
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