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Written by Los Angeles Interior Designer Brooke Giannetti, Velvet and Linen is a blog about Brooke's life with her Architect husband (also known as Steve), her three children and her ever evolving design style.
Painted furniture is a popular trend right now even though I consider it classic because it truly never goes out of style. Painted furniture is an easy solution when you need to change the look of a room and I think every home can use a painted piece or two to break up the look of too much wood. I am a fan of antiquing a piece instead of distressing. I like to give a piece with good bones a second chance by making it look better instead of beating the poor thing to death. Also I don't believe in painting a good antique. Despite what many think, the French do not do that! This post is dedicated to those wonderful blue painted pieces. Blue is a very popular color due it’s diversity in the color spectrum. I have gathered some images of blue painted furniture that would enhance any interior. Believe me it was harder than I thought it would be since the percentage of good blue furniture is pale in comparison to the really bad pieces. Enjoy and let these blues lift your spirits!! bleunordique.canalblog.com It's hard to beat a lovely faded blue patina. source unknown I lived the painted furniture life years ago in the 80's when my style was American Colonial/Primitive. Blue was a popular color for painted furniture then too. You would see cupboards much like the one above in lovely shades of blue. I loved it then and still am drawn to it's appeal even though blue painted furniture doesn't work in my interiors today. source unknown We have moved from the "everything painted white" look to a more sophisticated style of painted furniture done in creams, greys, and greyed down versions of other colors such as blue which lend an old world quality to the interior. onestylemile.blogspot.com Blue has always been a desirable color for furniture. An article in Country life in America, 1915, stated that "painted furniture is to be used largely this year throughout. The plain colors, particularly pale grey, ivory, green and blue used in floral patterns are most popular". via Pinterest Shades of blue furniture works great when juxtaposed to whites and grays. cotedetexas.blogspot.com I think the appeal is due to the fact that any piece of furniture looks great painted blue. host.madison.com Painting furniture blue is a great way to revive older pieces, especially those that need TLC but are not good enough to invest in a restoration. Charles Faudree This beautiful shade of blue is reminiscent of the deep grey blue found on the classic 18th and 19th century Aubusson rugs from France. It is an elegant color that works well with many colors as it is a dark neutral. amyhowardhome.com I especially love hand painted furniture pieces with blue accents. antiquefrenchliving.blogspot.com hersite.info Lovely blue and white 18th century Italian painted furniture. Try your hand a adding some embellishments to the piece you are painting yourself. Or if you are not artistically inclined, stencil on some florals and period details. eleanorcummings.com This dark "greyed down" blue works really well with neutrals. decordesignreview.tumblr.com Axel Vervoordt The many facets of gray-blue keep this shade at the top of designers lists for painted furniture. It's a wonderful color for keeping a feminine/masculine balance. oldhouseonline.com Blue painted furniture is a look that reflects life's simpler times, bringing back that farmhouse warmth. romantichomes.com eltallerdeloantiguo.com This piece has a lovely blue color and texture that will add real character to any setting. createfindadmire.tumblr.com I adore the soft impressionist blue furniture often used in historic French interiors. Charles Faudree Incorporating blue into a room doesn't have to involve painting the walls. Adding accent pieces of blue painted furniture will give you the desired look. shabbyandcharme.blogspot.it starsmasquerading.tumblr.com In U.S. and European public opinion polls blue is overwhelmingly chosen by almost half of both men and women as their favorite. Another reason you can't go wrong with a piece of blue painted furniture. bymildred.blogspot.com Duck egg blue is a fabulous choice if you have decided to paint a piece of furniture. Remember the more muted the better the look. newneworleansstyle.shutterfly.com I love the rustic European blue furniture but also adore the gilded pieces. A touch of gold never hurts! houseofturquoise.com A pretty pastel blue works particularly well when waxed with a dark brown. Just a little aging for character. vintagehomeca.tumblr.com toneontoneantiques.blogspot. thingsthatinspire.net Beautiful Swedish Rococo Writing Desk via 1stdibs.com On the high end of the current spectrum is 18th-century Swedish Gustavian painted furniture derived from King Gustav III, who had been dazzled by the court at Versailles. Many of the Gustavian examples on the market today are painted in soft grays, blues and greens. cottageintheoaks.com via Pinterest Furniture that fits the French Country decor has light, muted colors with a darker rich color undertone. cat-arzyna.tumblr.com French country furniture, like this blue painted armoire, resembles the ornate furnishings of the 18th-century royals, but has a look that fits better in the rural French home. via Pinterest You may have discovered a piece of furniture at a thrift store or yard sale that has features reminiscent of French country pieces. Painting it to look authentic involves the proper paint and finish. Study antique painted pieces to see how and where they have aged. For instance a drawer usually doesn't get worn in the center, just around the edges. What causes a good idea or "trend' to become passe and even abhorred is when over saturation occurs and bad DIY projects ruin the whole look. I am afraid this is what will happen soon to the painted furniture trend. Fortunately good pieces will always stand the test of time and if your piece is painted authentically, it will become a family heirloom. Click here to see the previous post http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2015/07/decorate-with-rustic-italian-chandeliers.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
Fans of French Farmhouse Decor Inspiration Ideas, rejoice! Lovely images and decorating tips to get the this European Country look await...come be inspired!
Decorators have for awhile thought of grey as the new white. It’s a more elegant neutral that gives depth to subtle colors and makes bold tones pop (rather than shout). It is a color of calmness and serenity. It conveys a cool elegance and is a symbol of introspection. It is an interesting color and can go from dark grey representing strength, to a softer grey, which becomes more innocent and fragile. While I think all styles of grey rooms are wonderful, to me the most beautiful are the French grey and white rooms. I am so torn between my love of color and my love for the simple beauty of THIS combination. There is such a peacefulness that it brings and that is where it's appeal is. If you are redecorating or building a new home, I encourage you to consider this style. Let the images of this post inspire you! This grey, weathered wood room is so gorgeous. There are many techniques on how to achieve this look with the use of stains or paints. You just have to do your homework and find the one you like the best. There is nothing like exposed grey stone walls and wooden shutters. Accessorize with pewter or weathered silver treasures. They are perfect for grey and white rooms. The weathered floors and antique grey book case are so pretty against the white walls. What a lovely image! I love this grey armoire. And the the linens in white and grey are wonderful. Crystal chandeliers look stunning with grey and white. You have to have one in you grey interior!! Whitewashed walls and grey stone floors... perfect for this weathered furniture! Try painting your woodwork grey. It is a fabulous choice to use in your home. Oh so elegant grey! With gray, make sure you pick a softer white paint for walls. These pink geraniums look beautiful against grey stone. The chandelier is the perfect touch for this beautiful grey and white foyer. Shutters are a wonderful design element. Get some and use them in a variety of ways in your interiors. Introduce lots of light sources in grey rooms in the form of table lamps, sconces, and floor lamps. Gray is already the color of shadow—you don’t want to cast more with a strong overhead fixture. A crystal chandelier is an excellent idea for overhead. Layered lighting keeps the room flattering.” Use flat paint, not semigloss or high-gloss, on walls. Grey gloss paint can make your room look too industrial. Isn't this grey harlequin floor fabulous? Look at how pretty this wreath is against the weathered barn wood. Grey is a wonderful background color. Are those doors incredible or what!!! More images of the weathered look. Some images that I use for my blog posts are my own, but most come from Pinterest and other similar sources. If I have an image that belongs to you, I will be glad to remove it at your request.
Geometric interior trend it's a strong decorating trend of 2015
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Happily, my 2013 March/April Veranda arrived the other day! This romantic spring issue, accompanied by the slow but steady snow melt outside my window, reminds me that greener grass and tulips are …
coastalliving.com We have been working away on a little bathroom project over here- I’m not ready to share it yet… It is so close… and yet so far from being finished and photo ready homeaway.com So thought I would share a few of the inspirations I have collected for the space rural society.com Each of…
(le-chateau) good morning! it’s still pretty early but time is just flying by. maybe i should block pinterest till after work cause even a cursory glance turns into a photo fest! (vignettes)…
