Distressed Furniture Stereotypes Broken

Distressed furniture is stunning! I love how versatile it is, I love how it MAKES a room and, I love how much personality it encompasses. However, I feel that distressed furniture is stereotyped for being only shabby chic. I am here to dispute that notion and tell you that distressed furniture can be anything you want it to be.

Distressed furniture is any style you make it. It's modern, it's country cottage, it's coastal and nautical, and it's eclectic. Distressed furniture can be placed in any room and conform to any style you want it to be. Here are two pictures of what many associate with distressed furniture and notice how the pieces are accessorized. Floral prints and pastels combined with the furniture give it the shabby chic style.

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Here we see a black distressed dresser which gives the appearance of a bold look and with its black hue, anchors a room. This is a far cry from shabby chic's pastels and florals!

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Another way to utilize distressed furniture is in an eclectic setting. I love this lovely mint green cabinet in more of a diverse styled room. The chalkboard above it with the log cabinish walls give this piece of furniture an interesting and appealing look.

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This over sized hutch is beautiful. It's eclectic in how they styled it, the large Romanesque head on top, the vintage brown suitcases on the bottom, and the the lovely antique dishes. Again, this hutch doesn't scream shabby chic, and could easily be found in a New England colonial home near the coast (not that I've ever been to New England, but I have seen pictures in magazines and seen homes on HGTV, perhaps one day I'll visit there!). It's soft, yet heavy, and has such character.

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And lastly, here is another example which demonstrates that it's all in how we accessorize. With the right pieces, antique books, feathers and metallics, a chippy distressed dresser can evoke a touch of masculinity and eclecticism.

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I hope any preconceived notions you may have had of distressed furniture has gone out the window. Perhaps you've gone as far as wanting to incorporate your very own distressed piece in your own home. If you have a piece that needs a facelift, why not give it a good 'ol paint job and sand it down to give it a captivating look!

Much like the little black dress that every woman should have hanging in her closet, I too believe every home owner should have at least one intriguing distressed piece in their home (or like me SEVERAL!).

And if you aren't completely sold on this look, check out my pinterest furniture board for inspiration!