| What is shabby chic decorating? In a nutshell, it is a | | | | as well as fabrics used in a room. White or cream- |
| comfortable, casual decorating style. It became known | | | | colored furniture is the hallmark of shabby chic home |
| as shabby chic in the 1980's but has been around for | | | | décor. |
| many years. | | | | What home décor accessories are used in the |
| How can you get the shabby chic look in your home? | | | | shabby chic decorating style? Old lace tablecloths and |
| Begin by mixing the old with the new in accessories | | | | doilies, filmy sheer or lace curtains, colorful fresh |
| and furniture. For example, use vintage accessories | | | | flowers, slipcovers, heirloom jewelry and knickknacks, |
| with new accessories that look old. Old pieces of | | | | vintage candlesticks, and old glassware and vases are |
| jewelry look fabulous displayed in a new, unique | | | | just a few of the countless number of accessories |
| jewelry box. | | | | that can be used in this decorating style. |
| A new piece of furniture can look like a vintage piece | | | | Pair them with new, unique items for a stunning look in |
| by antiquing the surface or by lightly roughing up the | | | | any room. |
| edges with sandpaper to get that old, worn look. | | | | Shabby chic decorating is cost effective and easy to |
| Sounds scary but gives the look of a classic piece of | | | | incorporate into any decorating budget. First, look |
| furniture and fits in well with the shabby chic decorating | | | | around your own home for items you really like and |
| style. | | | | are appropriate for this decorating style. Then start |
| Speaking of furniture; comfortable, oversized pieces | | | | browsing at garage sales, flea markets, and |
| that you can sink into is often used in the shabby chic | | | | second-hand stores, where you can pick up items at |
| style. Remember grandma's upholstered furniture? This | | | | extremely reasonable prices. Friends and family might |
| is the look and feel that you want! Keep in mind that | | | | also have items they would gladly give you just to get |
| the style is comfortable and casual. | | | | them out of their house or storage area. |
| Soft colors are used in the shabby chic color palette. | | | | As you can see, we have just touched on the basics |
| Sage green, soft blues and pinks, and lots of cream | | | | of shabby chic decorating. However, this is a starting |
| and white are part of the color scheme used in this | | | | point for you to see if this decorating style is really |
| decorating style. This applies to the surface of furniture | | | | what you are looking for. |