Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic

If you've heard of Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic you know she is the lead designer behind shabby chic style.   Her designing career began in the 80s where she rummaged flea markets and garage sales for old furniture that had potential.  This led to her sense of design and only one word describes the style of Rachel Ashwell - Shabby Chic.

At the flea markets and garage sales, Rachel bought vintage furniture and gave it a paint job later on.  The color of choice for Rachel was white, which gave the furniture a new life.

Loose fitting slipcovers were added on to upholstered furniture rather than doing an expensive upholstery project.  To really bring out the essence of this vintage and casual style, Rachel added old accessories including collectibles.

While this project began in the home of a family, Rachel's sense of design expanded and became more established. She now has her own line of custom furniture and fabric. There are also stores offering shabby chic decor across the nation.

Since then, Rachel has been gaining a lot of praise and recognition for her designs.

What inspires Rachel Ashwell shabby chic design is a juxtaposition of styles.  This includes elegance and casualness, old and new, modern and traditional, simple and elaborate.

Fabric includes floral patterns, subtle lines and solid colors.  The colors are of light pastels and white. The furniture can be restored wood or wrought iron. 

The ultimate look that Rachel Ashwell achieves in her shabby chic rooms is one that brings together different types of objects and accessories and adds harmony.

Many homeowners and designers have been inspired and influenced by this innovative style.

Collected vintage items, lacy or sheer fabrics and crystal chandeliers are all part of the Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic ensemble.  In the end, you have a room is comfortable and inviting, not to mention elegant.