The shabby chic dining room of my dreams

Look at the above dining room. Isn't it stunning!? I love the whole combination on wood, white paint and another dusky colour in the background. Although this isn't the shabby chic dining room of my dreams, it has got most of the elements I'm looking for. But lete's look closer at what it is I'm actually looking for, in detail, for my future dining room. I just wish we could have that unused garage converted now!

For my dining table I would love to have something in line with this rustic antique-looking white farmhouse French dining table with a wooden top from Scout About Interiors. I saw a very similar table at an antique shop in Leeds the other day, and I fell in love! Instead of white legs it was painted in a dusky turquoise colour. Unfortunately, I didn't agree with the price tag...

I would probably go for chairs that are of a similar style as the table - kind of a French country style. Quite robust, and not too many swirly details. These sort of chairs are quite popular now, and are available at several different retailers.

 

I probably wouldn't have too many pieces of furniture in my dining room, but a pretty display cabinet is a must! I've collected designer glassware ever since I was little, and I have so many beautiful pieces that I would like to show off. At the moment we don't have enough space for a display cabinet, but in our future dining room I would be looking to have something similar to this French corner display cabinet, finished in a lovely antique white paint with subtle aged effects. I spotted this one at The Furniture Market. Gorgeous, isn't it?

It's a big room, so if I can I'll try to squeeze in an old piano in there as well. If you look at places such as Gumtree and other similar websites you can find unwanted pianos for free. All you have to do is organising the pick up yourself. If it's not already in the style you want you can simply paint it. I adore this particular piano and the charmiong little metal candle holders that decorates the front of it.

To finish off the dining room I'd love an antique Grandfather clock. These are so classic and versatile, and in my opinion they would add an interesting touch to any room.

What do you think of the shabby chic style? Are you as smitten as I am? Would you decorate a whole room in this particular style?