Tired of that old sofa that refuses to wear out? Bored with Aunt Martha’s old velvet chair that’s a bit tattered and torn? Don’t despair and DON’T throw them out! Simply turn your decor eyesore into shabby chic.
FURNITURE
Shabby chic (also shabby chique or cottage style) interior design involves buying (on purpose) furniture, art, and home accessories that are showing signs of wear and tear. Shabby chic wood furniture can be vintage furniture “as is” or new furniture that’s been painted and sanded here and there to make it look old.
FABRICS
Fabrics also have their shabby chic side, especially worn-out linens and cottons in white or bleached out pastels. Sometimes, fabrics are even stained with tea to give them an “old look.” There are lots of decorating accessories that can add touches of shabby chic to a boring room, like old baskets, vintage chandeliers, pillows made of old linens or chenille bedspreads, and anything with roses on it.
DECORATING IDEAS
Need some shabby chic decorating ideas? Don’t have the time to shop for authentic shabby chic? Not a problem. Simply visit www.posters.com and visit the shabby chic gallery to find an eclectic collection of shabby chic art. In just a few minutes and with a few clicks of the mouse, you can add elegance to your home with this decorating style that’s distinctly feminine and romantic, but also comfortable and inviting.
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