5 ways to become acquainted with Shabby Chic

It is an interesting word to use to decorate a house, no doubt. But nobody can deny the picturesque charm Shabby Chic and simple can spray the house. Here are some general tips to give you an idea of how to transform your living space with shabby chic decor.

1. Airy Color Palette: It is always best to start with the color scheme. For shabby chic, you have vented, variants of the fascination of white, blue and gold. Punches of color contrasts are a fun way to make sure that your accessories and trinkets to make its mark.

2. Very Vintage: That's where the "regrettable" comes into play most of the pieces in the room as coffee tables, nightstands, lamps, drawers, cupboards or have a bit of wear and tear of them. These are complemented with fresh fabrics and clean lines. Your most important pieces such as sofas and chairs can be shod in a sheath in basic colors like white.
3. The little things that count: The many detailed accessories that pull the room together. A gas lamp. Some photo frames. Those odds and ends that gathered at the flea market. Sometimes things get a bit messy in the vase of roses pink ribbons, which pretty "Thinking of You" card from a friend sent, and the framed picture of a great-great aunt. Let's keep it that way.
4. Flashes Accents: Links, jewelry and silver, by God! Sounds a little luxury? Well, you can get Shabby chic luxury, without breaking your bank account. And the color palette especially in pink, white and blue you can feel like a princess. Get a set of silverware and china plates enough for your table. Decorate hand dyed with a tablecloth, curtains. Add some intricate chandeliers and that's it!
5. All About You: Just because you have a blank canvas does not mean that you do not have a vivid picture in his mind. The same goes for his fourth. Shopping for Shabby chic decor is not so hard as you can thinking. Find your first statement pieces, and take your time with it until you find what fits you and your room. Out of the box, because sometimes what you see in one place can look completely different and magical elsewhere.

About the Author

Hmmm… where do I start? I seriously long to be an interior designer and entertain my creative side. My dream job is to travel the world a la Samantha Brown & check out the world of design & decor all over (yup, why not? How come Andrew Z can sample all the different kinds of food all over?). I love both the charm of a french cottage & the fresh feel of an urban loft. I currently run an online decor shop, The Inglenook Decor. I have an amazing daughter & happily engaged to my bestfriend, they are my inspiration & my bliss!

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