New Shabby Chic furniture almost seems like a contradiction in terms. Still, not everyone has the patience or the time to scour the junk shops and lovingly restore their own pieces. Summer can be a good time of year for grabbing a few new pieces at a reasonable price.

My favourite Shabby Chic range at the moment is from Laura Ashley. Their Bramley range is rather gorgeous. The range includes a charming dresser, 2 door armoire, chests of drawers, dining table, choice of chairs and other items. All of them come in either a distressed creamy white or a lovely faded green. I first spotted them as I wandered past their shop window in Richmond the other week and thought “Yum!” It’s more faux than fake unlike some of the ‘new’ cottage style furniture I’ve been seeing recently. They’ve recreated the style and finish of old shabby chic furniture without trying too hard. They would look gorgeous in a Shabby Chic kitchen.

The best news though is that they’ve got a summer offer on. There’s 25% off the Bramley range! Can you think of a better reason to indulge yourself?

right part of my living room, originally uploaded by cottonblue.

Do you remember the gorgeous White Shabby Chic Livingroom I posted a few weeks ago? Well, our treat today is to see the other end of that room.
There’s much more colour here with the olive painted shelves and their colourful contents. I think the effect works well, with the Shabby Chic shelves and cupboards adding interest.
I would have been reluctant to line up three large pieces of furniture in this way but I really think it looks good! I like the feeling of space that she’s created in such a small room. It could easily have looked overcrowded but the central space avoids that impression.
Cottonblue says:

I have no idea where should i put those 3 big shelves, therefore just line them together.

What do you think? Is it too much or do you love it?
BTW if you think she’s got great taste you really must check out her Cottonblue Etsy shop!

a corner of my garden., originally uploaded by tempoandato.

I love wicker and this shabby chic wicker garden set is gorgeous! I just want to settle down there with a nice cup of tea and wile away a sunny, dozy Bank Holiday Sunday morning! The setting shows the furniture off to perfection. The dark red wall is a bold choice but it works really well with the toning terracotta patio tiles. Of course the pretty flower arrangement and the crisp white tablecloth play their part too That glimpse of lace at the window hints at the pleasures that await inside and luckily for us we can take a peep inside this gorgeous Italian shabby chic home.

Me? I’m eyeing up a couple of old Lloyd Loom chairs we’ve got and wondering where I might find a low table to match……. and cushions, lovely, soft, cotton cushions.

my living room(left), originally uploaded by cottonblue.

Isn’t this room darling? So full of light and tranquility! I just love the feeling of space and yet it’s owner says:

i have a tiny 70 square meter home in a seaside town near tokyo.i love shabby chic style with white pine furnitures, fine china, fleamarket trinkets and soft fabrics for decoration

Although this room is full of such delights it doesn’t feel crowded or cramped. Partly this is because of the colour theme. The palette is whites and creams with just a few blues and pinks to add an accent. Gorgeous!