Shabby Chic Thread?

rachelleblondel_2

maypole wrote: »

I think you might have to write to F&B for that information. They have such a variation of white's and creams, it would be nigh on impossible to tell the colour just from a picture. Looks gorgeous though doesn't it?

I agree with maypole, farrow & ball are usually really helpful but at a guess & looking on a computer monitor I would say maybe blackened #2011 or maybe borrowed light #235 its got a definate blue/grey tinge to it.....

+ all you F&B fans there is a new colour card coming out in March ( reserve here) with lots of new colours....hoorah more excuse to paint things!!!

triage999

I have reserved my colour card

catznine

triage999 wrote: »

I have reserved my colour card

Me too!:j I have a small (2 door/2 draw) pine dresser in our hall just waiting to be F & B'd also a small side table and I just have no idea what colour to choose! the hallway is painted in a buttermilk colour that looks quite yellow as it gets the sun. I use it to display my poppy dinner set.

Bibbitybob

Bibbitybob wrote: »

Evening all! I'm absolutely loving this thread. I received a Farrow & Ball catalogue in the post at the weekend and have found the perfect colour for my kitchen cabinets...except I'm not sure which colour it is!

Does anyone know what colour this is please? It's photographed on their oil eggshell range

Thanks for the replies - I e-mailed them last night and had a response first thing this morning! It's painted in Number 18 French Gray, if anyone else is interested. Shall definitely be seeking that out for my new flat (although the e-mail also said the photo was taken in unnatural light).

Bibbitybob

charleybabes wrote: »

evening all..

still loving this thread its great !!

just wondering if you could help me.. i bought a wall hung corner cupboard from the charity shop the other week. for a fiver . its dark wood which i want to get rid of as its far to dark.. has a glass fronted door and 3 wavy shelves inside
trouble is .. dont know if to sand it down, paint it or what.. and i dont know what to put in it !!!!!!
im thinking of either putting in my living room or my morning room ??
what do you think??

Sanding it down and painting it would be my choice, definitely. If I'm painting dark wood I use cheapo B&Q value white matt paint as a primer as it means the more expensive stuff can go further.

Do you collect anything? It would look nice with a grouping of something...old glass candlesticks, vintage teacups etc. If not how about staping some pretty fabric behind the glass and using it as a cupboard?

leoetal19

hello all i am loving this thread and been lurking for ages. i just revamped my 20 year old kitchen and tired old bathroom on a shoestring-£150 to do the lot-ive taken ideas and inspiration from you lovley people- i have been trying to work out how to upload piccies for eons if ive managed it what do you think?? its a tiny tiny kitchen so theres only so much you can do but i like the shabby chic 'all on display' look too-the bathroom was awful with 70's tiles :eek: which i painted over. thnaks for all your ideas and inspiration i love what you all do x sue:j


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rachelleblondel_2

Bibbitybob wrote: »

Thanks for the replies - I e-mailed them last night and had a response first thing this morning! It's painted in Number 18 French Gray, if anyone else is interested. Shall definitely be seeking that out for my new flat (although the e-mail also said the photo was taken in unnatural light).

Hi Bibbity
My table and chairs are painted in french grey and they are definately alot greener & darker than that picture & the test swatch so if might be worth getting a tester pot first as I was suprised at the end colour....in fact I'll try to take a close up photo now.......


sorry not brilliant still doesn't show its depth of colour hope it helps

rachelleblondel_2

leoetal19 wrote: »

hello all i am loving this thread and been lurking for ages. i just revamped my 20 year old kitchen and tired old bathroom on a shoestring-£150 to do the lot-ive taken ideas and inspiration from you lovley people- i have been trying to work out how to upload piccies for eons if ive managed it what do you think?? its a tiny tiny kitchen so theres only so much you can do but i like the shabby chic 'all on display' look too-the bathroom was awful with 70's tiles :eek: which i painted over. thnaks for all your ideas and inspiration i love what you all do x sue:j


http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg56/leoetal19/Picture077.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg56/leoetal19/Picture078.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg56/leoetal19/Picture074.jpg

Your kitchen looks great and you've even managed to fit the microwave in without looking too out of place...I banished mine to the pantry...wish they sold a more retro looking one....anyone got any suggestions....

gertie

Hello everyone not been on for oodles, so some folks will not know me (lucky them):rotfl:As I am a trainee pensioner does that qualify me for shabby chic :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:Gertie

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vintagepleasure

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