shabby chic mirror

If you are looking for shabby chic mirror and cottage chic ideas then you have come to the right place.

Decorating your home in this unique style will create a wonderful and elegant look. Inspired by French country houses and wistful long hot summers shabby chic transports us back to time of fond memories and  lazy hazy days in the sun. The fusion of floral patterns and lace combined with antique white painted furniture and distressed contemporary mirrors  is inspired by the artisans and bohemians of the Nineteenth century.

The essence of this theme is to combine soft floral furnishings with old style linens to create a feminine and romantic atmosphere. One of the  main stand out pieces of furniture of this style is the white shabby chic mirror. This adds the finishing touch and truly completes the look. The most sought after have to be the vintage inspired distressed white finish in either a wood or a metal frame. These can come in plain frames or others have intricate carved patterns trimmed with magnolia flowers or framed with hand wrought scroll carvings.

Shabby chic mirrors will work perfectly in the bedroom as many people love to create the French country or boudoir theme. There are now many online stores that are solely dedicated to this particular theme and they have a huge range of bedroom and bathroom furniture and accessories. Popular pieces include the French style dressing table and the shabby chic oval mirror. These can be coordinated with beautiful and refined ivory satin or silk cushions and curtains.

You can combine the design beautifully for your bathroom. There is great range to choose from that includes elegant cream colored Victorian style toilet paper holders, French themed storage cupboards and the star attraction is the stunning shabby chic bathroom mirror. These can be simple in design or they can be more elaborate with beautifully carved floral and heart shapes. A shabby chic vanity mirror above the sink would create a stunning focal point for the bathroom with the added benefit of concealing your toiletries.

Although, most mirrors hang on the wall the cottage theme is also popular with the shabby chic full length mirror. These elegant pieces with hand carved frames look absolutely stunning leaning against a contrasting colored wall. They are also more convenient because you can move the framed piece around the room the see a variety of different reflections. You can use them to reflect other pieces of furniture or reflect extra light into the room.

A great place to hang your large shabby chic wall mirror is the dinning room. This would look perfect when it reflects a fully laid table adorned with white lace table cloth and a silver candle holder with candles on each side. Many people go as far as to install a chandelier above the dining table and a shabby chic side table to complete the look and charm of a French country house.

There are many other styles of mirrors that you can use to decorate your home for example, the simply shabby chic mirror range offers you an excellent range of beautiful and decorative pieces that also include a cabinet and side table set. The Simply range of products features  old style English charm with the modern relaxed feel of the West Coast. Any items in this range whether it be a shabby chic floor mirror or floor glass cabinet will create a sense of old charm and grace that will be the envy of many who cast their eye over it.

To come up with ideas of your own then you need to get creative. Begin by looking through any home and lifestyle magazines that you can get your hands on. These will provide you with plenty of design ideas that will inspire you to come up with your own unique look. There are many stores on-line where you can buy a great selection of French country mirror to suit any home or a gift.