Shabby to Chic
Sold-out classes and a gorgeous new book attest to Amy Howard’s reputation as the go-to guru for all things refinishing. Her guide preaches a “use what you have” decorating mantra and will teach you how to fit heirloom pieces into your contemporary design style!
![“I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg "Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures")
