Where to put those Shabby Chic look Pillars and Stands

If you've been thinking of a way to add that special Shabby Chic flair to your home, but you just can't think of a way to do it... try adding interior architectural mouldings to your home. Adding a Shabby Chic look pillar or stand to an area in your home can give it a reflection of beauty and elegance. It will also make the room stand out, taking it from a regular room, to a room of beauty... which is one way to impress family and friends.

Inside or out?

Papa Theo's Shabby Chic pillars and stands can be used for the interior or exterior of your home. There is a choice of full and half size pillars and stands... so, if you place them inside, you don't over power a room with a giant stand. However if you're placing them outside against a wall, the bigger pillars will really make an impact on your garden design.

The larger pillars and stands are usually placed against a wall however the smaller ones can be turned into table legs or feature stands for plants or flowers.

A bit of history

The pillars and stands that are often seen on the outside of buildings are usually helping the building keep it's structure intact against wind or earthquakes... as stone pillars are designed to resist lateral forces. You'll also find pillars or stands supporting beams or arches on which the upper parts of walls or ceilings rest. These type of pillars and stands are usually referred to as 'columns'... and they can also be used as a decorative element (as we mentioned previously)... in this case they are not usually needed for structural purposes.

Back in the day

Iron Age civilisations of the Near East and Mediterranean all made some use of columns (pillars or stands). Early columns were constructed of stone, this made them very heavy (which enabled them to withstand strong winds). However Papa Theo's Pillars and stands are made from solid mango wood and are hand-painted to look distressed and antique and available in natural limed, antique white or gold finishes, to give them the "Shabby Chic" look.

Pillars and stands make a great addition to any home, so why not have a look a Papa Theo's Shabby Chic range today!