In order to achieve the best effects that the Shabby Chic decorating technique can have for your home, you should aim to blend in the furniture, antiques and decoration with how your house is structured. By utilising vintage accessories, pastels, and comfortable furniture, you can easily decorate a room to create the Shabby Chic effect that you want.
Think you’re still new to the concept? Well in reality, you probably aren’t. You may have not heard of the term being coined by anyone before, but rest assured if you’ve been to auctions and take an interest in interior decoration, you’ll have seen plenty of the Shabby Chic style.
One of the best ways to integrate the decoration is to ‘think of the past’. Use soft colours that are easy on the eyes and put any old antiques, especially candleholders to good use. These will create the desired effect of an ‘older’ style room. The balance between the combination of old and worn items in addition to any accessories such as silverware will create a stunning effect. Add in some wooden tables, rugs with lace and if possible, a fireplace for the living room and you will be set to go.
Aim for vintage-looking fabrics when you are out shopping for Shabby Chic. Even if they are new, it is generally a good idea to have a combination of actual ‘older’ materials and new specially designed ones to fit the Shabby Chic style. Happy decorating!
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