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Shabby Chic; Volume III

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  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    OK i really shouldnt read these threads as I have decided that my house needs revamping. I am going to start with my lounge. The problem I have is that its rented and I am not allowed to put wallpaper on the walls!!! Grrrrrrrrr

    I dont know where to start or what to do......suggestions please!!!

    My lounge looks like this and this and this at the moment......plain and boring

    I love shabby chic, hearts, red, black, creams, romantic, country cottage but I dont really want to paint my furniture as it cost me a fortune years ago (mexican pine) and I still love it.

    Confuzzled at where to start......HELP PLEASE
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  • Mrs_Bones
    Mrs_Bones Posts: 15,524 Forumite
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    life_in_termoil wrote: »
    OK i really shouldnt read these threads as I have decided that my house needs revamping. I am going to start with my lounge. The problem I have is that its rented and I am not allowed to put wallpaper on the walls!!! Grrrrrrrrr

    I dont know where to start or what to do......suggestions please!!!

    My lounge looks like this and this and this at the moment......plain and boring

    I love shabby chic, hearts, red, black, creams, romantic, country cottage but I dont really want to paint my furniture as it cost me a fortune years ago (mexican pine) and I still love it.

    Confuzzled at where to start......HELP PLEASE
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    Oh your rooms look lovely and just perfect for a shabby chic / primitive make over, wish mine looked like them. I wouldn't even think of painting your furniture it's beautiful as it is. Personally I just decorate with accesories like quilts, signs, etc.
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  • Bebs
    Bebs Posts: 233 Forumite
    edited 8 November 2010 at 11:50AM
    Bebs wrote: »
    Thank you :T

    Does anyone think this will look good painted white?

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    Right, I have thought about it long and hard and I have decided not to paint it! It does need a bit of fixing up, what should I do? Should I sand it down and revarnish it - sorry about all the questions :o

    Also, I spray painted the wicker chair white and it looks lovely, I am soooo happy with it - thank you so much for all your advice.
  • Bebs
    Bebs Posts: 233 Forumite
    Me again :o I have bought another item off eBay but this one is for my DD's room and she definitely wants me to shabby chic it, it needs a lot of work. Please help, do I put on a undercoat (if yes what paint?) I am going to do the top coat in FB Clunch.

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  • ANNEGEDDES
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    hi shabby chicers, for anyone that is interested there was emma bridgewater stuff in my local tkmaxx today (cwmbran)
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  • Kaz2904
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    Bebs, I love that new unit too. I think it is lovely wood though, is it satin wood? I don't think I could bring myself to paint it though. Could you not accessorise it with glass bits and pretty boxes? Maybe some fairy lights around the edges?
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  • noynoy
    noynoy Posts: 380 Forumite
    woooah! just found this thread..all these beautiful pics are making me drool a little..can't chat much need to get children ready for school, i have some pics to share and questions lol...see you soon , fab makes ladys x
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  • choirgirl_2
    choirgirl_2 Posts: 12 Forumite
    Can anyone recommend an excellent wood primer?

    I've been using the cheapo one from B&Q and after sanding (have just discovered liquid sandpaper - thank God!) 2 coats of primer and then at least one coat of eggshell it's taking me ages to do my dining table and 6 chairs (haven't even thought of the kitchen cupbpards yet!). I'd really like a one coat primer to cut down on the amount of work.
  • nimbo
    nimbo Posts: 3,701 Forumite
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    choirgirl wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend an excellent wood primer?

    I've been using the cheapo one from B&Q and after sanding (have just discovered liquid sandpaper - thank God!) 2 coats of primer and then at least one coat of eggshell it's taking me ages to do my dining table and 6 chairs (haven't even thought of the kitchen cupbpards yet!). I'd really like a one coat primer to cut down on the amount of work.

    ooooh what's liquid sandpaper?????

    i have just bought a dresser i need to get started on...

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  • Bebs
    Bebs Posts: 233 Forumite
    Kaz2904 wrote: »
    Bebs, I love that new unit too. I think it is lovely wood though, is it satin wood? I don't think I could bring myself to paint it though. Could you not accessorise it with glass bits and pretty boxes? Maybe some fairy lights around the edges?


    Hi Kaz, yes it is satin wood, it did not cost a lot on eBay :D My DD does not want it the way it is ( I am with you Kaz) I don't want to paint it - her ewhole room is going to be bright and modern and she said NO WOOD - so I have to paint, I just have not idea how :o
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