Pink is still In!
April 3rd, 2007 | 1,643 views
Think pink is too froufrou for you? Think again! The right accent pieces can turn your room into a shabby chic suite.
Spread the Love. The right bedspread can anchor the look of your entire room and pull everything else together. Don’t be afraid to go bold with your choice of sheets — it’s a non-committal way of making a statement of color. Choose bright hues and bold patterns. When having your duvet cover made, sew together two pieces of different fabric back-to-back so you get two looks in an instant.
Nook, Line, and Sinker. Create a delightfully chic sitting area with a few cushions a lot of yummy-colored throw pillows. You don’t need to match everything. Try different colors and materials. Roman shades don’t have to be in white or canvas. Choose a candy-striped fabric for your own curtains, and play with contrasting colors like green.
Hook ‘Em Up.Why hide your trinkets in a jewelry box? Hang them up for easy access. They’ll make great wall art to boot! Buy regular hooks at any hardware store, and position them into a grid pattern. Make sure you measure the distance between hooks so your accessories don’t hit each other and get tangled up.
Writing on the Wall. Echo your bedspread’s bold theme with striking patterns as wall art. Don’t confine yourself to calendars, posters or framed photos. Work some DIY magic on your corkboards by covering them up with patterned fabric. Tack on your fave pics, tickets, memorabilia — anything!
Trip the Light Fantastic. Hand-paint your switch plate with a pretty floral pattern, and add flavor to your room’s accessories. It’ll be a small detail everyone’s sure to notice.
Sideways. Side tables frame your bed, and they hold the things you wake up to every morning. Personalize by displaying special photos. Even wine bottles can serve as nostalgic accessories. An aromatic candle is the perfect bedside buddy, while bold red candles add a lot of punch.
Flower Power. Flowers always brighten up a room in a fresh romantic manner. Score them for cheap at the nearest market. Colorful Malaysian mums are great flowers to keep indoors as they stay fresh for about a week.