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Shabby Chic

5 Ways to Get Acquainted With Shabby Chic

It’s an interesting word to use for decorating a house, certainly. But no one can deny the quaint and simple charm Shabby Chic can sprinkle your house with. Here are some general tips to give you an idea of how to transform your living space with Shabby Chic décor.

1. Airy Color Palette: It’s always best to start with the color scheme. For shabby chic decorating, you’ve got airy, alluring variants of whites, blues, and golds. Punches of color contrasts are a fun way to make sure your accessories and trinkets make their mark.
   
   
2. Very Vintage: That’s where the “shabby” comes in or what they call Vintage Shabby Chic. Most of the pieces in your room such as coffee tables, nightstands, lamps, drawers, or wardrobes have a little wear and tear to them....that is what shabby chic furnishings are all about. These are complimented by fresh fabrics and clean lines. Your major pieces such as sofas and couches can be shod in a slipcover in basic colors such as white.
   
   
3. The Little Things That Count: It’s the many detailed accessories that pull the room together. A sparkling chandelier. A few framed photos. Those odds and ends you picked up at the flea market. Sometimes things get a little cluttered with that vase of pink roses, ribbons, that pretty “Thinking of You” card a friend sent, and that framed picture of a great-great aunt. Let’s keep it that way.
   
   
4. Accents in Sparkles: Laces, jewels, and silver-oh my! Does it sound a little luxurious? Well, with Shabby chic you can get the luxury without breaking your bank account. And with the color palette mostly in pinks, whites, and blues you can feel like a princess. Get a set of silverware and pretty china plates for your table. Decorate it with a hand dyed tablecloth lined with lace. Add some intricate candelabra and you’re all set!
   
   
5. All About You: Just because you’ve got a blank canvas doesn’t mean you don’t have a vivid picture in your mind. The same goes for your room. Shopping for shabby chic décor isn’t as hard as you may think. Find your statement pieces first, and take your time with it until you find the thing that fits you and your room. Think outside the box, because sometimes what you see in one place can look completely different and magical somewhere else.