Wednesday, February 26, 2014

CHIPPY SHUTTERS IN THE DINING ROOM



The dining room at StoneGable has been one big DIY project! From the hardwood floors to the homemade curtains to the  painted chairs and buffet!

Our newest DIY addition are the white, chippy shutters we sized to fit on either side of the mirror...






I found these wonderful grungy, chippy white shutters at my favorite local antique store ... The Barn.

 I went shutter shopping on a recent snowy day... trudging through a foot of snow to find the perfect ones. Dozens of shutters were stacked and lined up on the side of the barn, all snow covered and very wet.

And there THEY were! In all their wet, dirty, chippy glory!

Soon they were put into the back of my car and we were headed home to StoneGable!

When the got home we let them dry and gave them a good vacuuming. 

They were ready to hang...


However, there was one little glitch... they were very very long. Much too long to go on either side of the mirror in the dining room!









Bobby and I (and when I say "Bobby and I" I mean Bobby) took the shutters apart and sized them to work in the dining room. I helped with encouragement and picture taking!


Stop back tomorrow to see a Tutorial on HOW TO SIZE SHUTTERS. It's really pretty easy!


We were going to hang the shutters, but the wainscoting had the perfect ledge to lean the shutters on. 








I am a huge fan of the rustic luxe contrast. 

The gilded mirror and the chippy shutter are a good example of that style!













The shutters look right at home...

My dining room is almost finished. In the next couple of week's I'll be adding the finishing touches!

And I'll share them with you.







For a detailed tutorial for resizing shutter for your home decor, click HERE


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52 comments:

  1. Marisa Franca @ AllourwayFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    They really look great. I love what you've been doing. I can't wait to see how you and Bobby did it.

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  2. Laura @ duke manor farmFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    perfect but you should not be trudging through the snow!! are you going to haven this year?

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:40 AM

      Yes, I am! I'm heading down the day before... it is my birthday on the 9th. A big decade birthday!
      What a fabulous way to spend my birthday!

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    Love the shutters, they are so pretty and I love the contrast of the elegant mirror and chippy shutters. Such a beautiful room. Hugs, Marty

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  4. PatFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Yvonne,
    You, dear friend, do Rustic Luxe with such elegance!!!
    I adore the chippy white shutters against the gilded mirror!
    Your dining room has certainly taken a transformation over the past year.
    Thank you for bringing us along for the journey!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  5. UnknownFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Wonderful job! Where did you purchase the drum chandelier? Thanks! Sara

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:28 AM

      Sara, here is a link with info about the chandy...http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/11/a-new-chandy-for-stonegable.html
      Hope this helps!

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  6. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    Oh how I love those chippy shutters in the background of that elegant chandelier...as you said, rustic luxe contrast...and I had to laugh at the "Bobby and I" comment...for I can totally relate!...We are great supervisors though!...:) Your dining room is gorgeous and looks pretty perfect to me...can't imagine what other details you will add and so looking forward to that!

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  7. paulineengolioFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    What paint brand and color did you use on the dining room walls?

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:38 AM

      Hi Paula! The paint color in the downstairs is Benjamin Moore Sonnet. We love it!

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  8. JudyFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    they are perfect yvonne! i love using shutters and have a few stored in the storage building "just in case"! i took a pair apart last fall and am using them in my den on either side of my sideboard....they are perfectly chippy and i lucked up on them at my favorite flea market years ago when a vendor was leaving her booth...she sold them to me for $20 for 2 pair...they came out of her beach home!

    i need to post a picture of them, don't I?

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  9. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    I love them, Yvonne! What a great look!

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  10. MaryJeanFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    I am a fan of rustic and luxe too! One calms the other down and the other says "come on, you can put on a little bling." :) Your dining room is just SO pretty and creative! I LOVE the white dishes. and I am totally in love with stacks of dishes, cups saucers, etc.

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  11. Leslie BFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Yvonne,
    You never cease to amaze me!. It's always a perfect idea you come up with. I adore shutters. They just add to something when hung. I am wanting some for my mantle. I absolutely love your taste in decor! Your one of my faves to receive emails from.! Hope your feeling better! God bless!

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  12. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Your dining room is beautiful, Yvonne…the chippy shutters are great…love the rustic luxe contrast!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    The shutters are the perfect touch! Love your dining room!

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  14. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Those chippy shutters are just perfect there!

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  15. Pinky at Designs by PinkyFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful, my friend and the perfect addition to your GORGEOUS dining room! When "Joe and I" do a project, it is usually him working and me "helping" and/or supervising!!!! Now about you "trudging through a foot of snow"!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOOOOO, I do not want you to get injured again! Now be a good girl!!!! You know I love you and am only saying this for your own good..............do I sound like your Mothet:):):)

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  16. UnknownFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    You do rustic luxe beautifully, Yvonne! Your whole room is fabulous!~~Angela

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  17. HeatherFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    The gilded mirror with the shutters is fantastic! I'm new to your blog and am really enjoying it.

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  18. UnknownFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Yvonne, I love your blog, it's my favorite and makes me happy every time I read it. Thank you! Just that simple, thank you. For sharing your beautiful home and wonderful ideas with all of us.

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  19. The enchanted homeFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Yvonne that is spectacular!!!! Love love love it!

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  20. UnknownFebruary 26, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    How perfect.. the marriage of rustic and elegance. Looks beautiful Yvonne.. luv it!

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  21. DebbiedoosFebruary 26, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Those shutters look gorgeous!

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  22. Kim @Tidbits&TwineFebruary 26, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    They look beautiful!!

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  23. Calypso In The CountryFebruary 26, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    They look beautiful! What a great addition to the room!
    -Shelley

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  24. JunkchiccottageFebruary 26, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    These shutters in their lovely chippiness are beautiful around your mirror. Love the character these give to the room. So pretty.
    Kris

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  25. BonnieFebruary 26, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Beautiful room with so many exquisite touches. I like the rustic luxe contrast too.

    Hope you are feeling ok. You never skipped a beat as far as I could tell but know you had a hard time. I admire your strength.

    Your room looks like a magazine.

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  26. The Checkered AppleFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Such a great contrast next to the mirror! Perfect choice for an additional accent Yvonne!

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  27. Ricki TreleavenFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    I love your mixture of textures in your dining room….it's stunning! I just pinned your shutters to my Reclaimed Wood Love Pinterest board. :D

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  28. koraleeFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    LOVE love this look! Thank you for your sweet comments you left me. I just notices your sidebar and the soup collection link....oh me oh my I am so excited off to visit your link right now. Happy week to you. xoxo

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  29. Kays KidsFebruary 26, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    I love your style so much. Those shutters look so much at home by the mirror.
    Hugs Kay

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  30. pookieFebruary 27, 2014 at 12:52 AM

    Love the dining room. It really looks great. Can you tell me where you purchased your chandelier?
    Thanks.

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:01 AM

      Here's a link to a post about the chandy...http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/11/a-new-chandy-for-stonegable.html

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    2. pookieFebruary 27, 2014 at 3:29 PM

      I can't open it and I tried copy and paste too. It did not work.

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    3. pookieFebruary 27, 2014 at 3:34 PM

      I got it. Thanks. I'll keep looking.

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  31. A Bit of ColourFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Everything looks beautiful!!! I really like the primitive & the elegance together!

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  32. Ann from On Sutton PlaceFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    These partner perfectly with your mirror. Lovely touch!

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  33. UnknownFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    I had to pin this before I read all the details. Your dining room is fabulous. It's one of those rooms my children would not have been able to go into when they were little. Everything is inviting and the rustic/luxe motif is beautiful. I will dream about your chandelier tonight I'm sure!

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  34. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieFebruary 27, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    Beautiful touch in your gorgeous dining room. It's so nice to have a helper.... xo Karen

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  35. Custom ComfortsFebruary 27, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    Your shutters are the perfect compliment to your beautiful mirror. Isn't it exciting to find an object that adds just the right touch to a room?
    Cindy

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  36. Rosemary and ThymeFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Gorgeous room. Such great attention to detail. The shutters add an elegant rustic touch.

    Janet

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  37. LindaFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    Beautiful! And you are planning to add more beauty! Can't wait to see the finished room. Linda

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  38. Nancy's NotesFebruary 28, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    I'm crazy about your shutters, they look just fabulous in your dining room!

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  39. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 28, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    PERFECTION my friend!!! Love love love this look!
    ps---your photos are stunning!

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  40. Doreen @ Hymns and VersesFebruary 28, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    Rustic luxe or rustic glam - I love it! Those shutters are amazing and thanks for showing us how you sized them to perfection in the next post! Pinning that for future reference!

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  41. At Rivercrest CottageFebruary 28, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    Big fan of your dining room and your new old shutters.

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  42. PamelaMarch 3, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Love them Yvonne! They look just perfect in there.

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  43. AnonymousApril 21, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    Hi there - love this blog and your style! Could you tell me the name of the scripty/calligraphy-ish font that you use? (As used in Chippy Shutters, or Stacking Dishes) I love it!

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableApril 24, 2014 at 7:56 PM

      I love this font! It is called Sonya Pro and I found it in Picmonkey a free editing program on line. Here's the link:http://www.picmonkey.com/

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