Shabby chic – how does this style work?
Shabby Chic (in German: shabby chic) is a trend in design that originated in England in the 1980s. The memory of former English country houses is alive with this style. It ensures cosiness and romance in a retro style. Its pioneer is the designer Rachel Ashwell, who furnished her house with old restored and painted furniture. She later opened a furniture and decoration shop in this style. Today this style of furnishing is world-famous and its top designer is one of the most popular.
Bed headboard, decorated with metal ornaments, a small chest of drawers serves as a bedside table, a wooden chair next to it – the shabby chic ambience has been created!
Shabby chic focuses on tinted pastel colors, especially white, pink, ocher, light gray, sand and light turquoise. These soft shades create a feeling of calm and light.
Fireplace console with wall clock above, decoration in green and white brings a romantic touch to the room
The furniture and accessories are covered by subsequent layers of paint, the edges are even scratched off, cracked and chipped here and there. The old and used items are reminiscent of the warmth and atmosphere in a country house from days long gone.
Chandelier directly above the bed! Do you see that old fashioned metal frame?
For this style of living, coarse wood, stone, wrought iron are preferred materials, as well as textiles cotton, linen and lace in the same soft colors.
Kitchen and dining area, decorated with wall decorations with flower patterns
The flower patterns are everywhere – on the curtains, pillows, mirrors, lamps, wallpaper, pictures, even on the furniture. Kitschy, almost withered roses decorate the rooms. Usually they are combined with stripes and checks.
Kitchen with open kitchen shelves in white
The variety of decorative items with sentimental value is typical. Often the objects are handcrafted and richly adorned with ribbons, lace and painted flowers or decorated with decoupage. Vintage-style pictures, albums, clocks, boxes and cases full of memories. Candlesticks, trays, old irons, angels, vases and mirrors embellish the room.
Kitchen shelf displays valuable porcelain dishes
The basic elements of this style include the side tables, light shelves and porcelain, cared for by irresistible floral patterns. In the case of the lights, the crystal and glass elements are used.
Patchwork wallpaper and old-fashioned metal bed frames for a girlish atmosphere
The main goal of shabby chic is comfort, which is why you will find many sofas, armchairs and high, soft, pillow-covered beds to relax in here.
Cozy retreat in shabby chic style
Huge bouquets of roses or wildflowers go well with the interior.
Sofa and armchair with fabric covers in white
The style doesn’t come with so many things “shabby“ before, to a large extent, it reflects femininity and romance.
Living room with delicate furnishings – table, chandelier, fireplace console and armchair – all in white
With the help of Shabby Chic, we can give the popular objects and furniture a new life and thus preserve our own unique style in the respective room. If you don’t have any old furniture or vintage items, you can always use today’s methods to create your own vintage furniture.
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