Some people believe that for a piece of furniture to be
classified as “whimsical”, there has be some sort of completely wild and
crazy element involved. While that may be true in some cases, each and every piece does not have to be totally out there. The whole idea behind
whimsical furniture is to have it stand out on its own and make a statement.
When choosing a whimsical piece, it’s all about deciding
just how bold you want to be. Take for example a chest of drawers; to be considered whimsical, you’ll have to take a look not only at the way
that it was painted and textured, but at the way in which it was crafted as well.
Often times, you’ll find that a whimsical chest isn’t carved in straight lines,
but rather with curves instead (think Willy Wonka style). For example, notice that the Lark and Vine
Chest and the Chevron
Chest from the Elegant Finds for Your Home collection are both sporting an
unusual shape. Neither is designed with an outrageous pattern, but yet they are
both still categorized as whimsical. 
That isn’t to say that you can’t get a little crazy. Our Leopard Chest
speaks for itself on why it can be considered a whimsical piece. In our opinion, it would be
very difficult to decorate a room where this particular piece of furniture wouldn't stand out!
The key to whimsical furniture is just to have fun while bringing
a little bit of your fun personality out in the décor. Always keep in mind that nothing is too
outrageous in whimsical design!
