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Chairs are for sitting, and that’s a pretty good thing when you realise that’s how we sedentary modern humans spend most of our time: on our behinds. We sit at the office (most people don’t actually stand at their desk), we sit down to a meal, and we plot ourselves on the sofa at the end of a long day’s work. Globally, we sit an average of 7.7 hours a day, some of the more sofa-prone among us will sit double that time. Chairs are an item so commonplace that unless you’re decorating your house you’re probably to not going to pay chairs much notice. If you are undertaking a major shabby chic remodelling, seating arrangements are essential in keeping with a theme. Beside comfort you’re going to want to think about style, colour and finish. Here are a few quick decorating tips to help you choose the best chairs for your living spaces. Grand designs Rococo chairs might have been designed to be more comfortable than their Baroque predecessors, but both styles were extremely ornate. If you’re going to place an 18 th century masterpiece, or replica thereof in your living room you’re going to want to showcase it. Be sure to give it enough space to stand out on its own. You might have found an incredible set of antique chairs, but if the designs don’t match, don’t overcrowd the room. You want each chair to add its own unique style to a space. Colour codes Shabby chic style gives you the freedom to decorate to your hearts content, if you fancy Rococo in bright pink – go for it. What’s important here is to think about the overall effect you’re trying to create. A little colour in an all-white space can liven up the room, but if you’re looking for a certain level of authenticity and old world charm you’re going to want to stick to deep earth tones or toned down pastel hues. Finish line Browse shabby chic furniture on Pinterest and you can be forgiven for wanting to distress every piece of furniture in the house. Some items look better distressed if you’re trying to create rustic charm in a French country dining room, but you don’t want to go overboard. Go ahead and apply antique paint to the dining table, but keep the shelves in your display cabinet simple and clean to give your space enough variety. Chairs are for sitting, but in the home chairs can be a stand-alone item used to enhance your shabby chic living spaces. Be sure to allow your furniture the best space, colour and finish to contribute to the decorative theme you’re trying to create. Tags: Baroque, Chairs, French country dining room, Rococo, Shabby Chic, shabby chic style Posted in: French Furniture, Shabby Chic Furniture Article was posted first on: Homes Direct 365 -
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