Shabby Chic vs. Mid-Century Modern

This is a post about two popular styles of decorating and how strongly people feel about one or the other.  In it, I excerpt some comments from readers on Apartment Therapy and also explain how shabby chic has evolved from a feminine to a more eclectic style.  Photos I took in a popular home boutique in Chicago are included in my post.

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Loft Apartments

I must admit, I am a bit obsessed with the whole concept of a Loft Apartment. I have literally spent hours looking through photographs and floor plans of The Lofts in any given city (as I happen to come across in Google search), imagining what it'd be like to live in - or better yet, own one of these old factory/warhouse buildings . . .
I am also extremely fond of the Shabby Chic look as well. I recently read a post by Fine Diving entitled Shabby Chic Vs. Mid-Century Modern (not quite as modern as the Lofts, which have a somewhat minimalist look about them), but she's got pictures up of the shabby look against the brick backdrop. I'd love to try my hand at this if I ever get into one of these apartments - sort of combining the two to create a perfect balance. That way, I can keep up my minimalist tendencies while still allowing myself the occasional thrifting experience. . .
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