Shabby chic is a timeless trend that never seems to go out
of fashion. We can’t resist a room that looks as if it has been thrown together
yet somehow magically everything has landed in place. But how can you achieve
this effect in your home? We have collected a list of ways that you can add a
touch of shabby chic to a room:
Distressed Furniture
If you have been watching any home
design programs within the last few months you will have undoubtedly come across
the trend for upcycling furniture. One of the most popular techniques used when
designing a shabby-chic room is to distress any wooden fixtures that you
already have. Distressing a chair for example transforms it from an ordinary
modern seat into an antique (looking) piece of art. Simply rub the chair down
with sandpaper - only very gently! – then add scratches and holes at random to
give the impression of woodworm. You can do this to tables, bookshelves, and
cabinets as well as chairs.
Pretty Patterns
Heavily patterned curtains and cushions are a key component
of a shabby chic room. They are a brilliant contrast against plain walls.
Particularly green or pink patterns produce a feminine, shabby chic look. One
of the most modern ways of achieving this style is to present one wall in heavily
patterned wallpaper then pick one colour out of that wallpaper and paint the
remaining walls that tone.
Throw It All Together
Frilly throws over the settee or bed will emphasise the
shabby chic feel. For some people this will immediately conjure up images of
their grandma’s house but it does not have to be old fashioned. A frill on the
cushions, the mat, or on a throw is just a small feminine touch that adds to
the theme. Choose light colours such as whites, cream tones, pale greens, dusky
pinks, and light blues to provide fresh ambience in the room.
Bring Nature Indoors
A wooden floor will bring the traditional, feminine theme
into the 21st Century. Wooden floor look great but they are also
very practical. They gather much less dust than carpets and are easier to
maintain. Put plenty of plants into the room so that they, together with the
floor, add a sense of nature to the room. Leafy green plants will complement
the pales pinks and greens of the furniture as well.
Shabby Chic Settee
The feature that will bring together the whole shabby chic
theme is the settee which should have a rustic, homely look but still be very high
quality. The only risk of a shabby chic theme is to accidentally take the
shabby aspect too far and end up with nothing more than an untidy room. However
choosing a sofa that looks top quality will prevent this from happening. Tetrad sofas are handcrafted which is evident
in the detail of their designs. Their loose covers fit perfectly into the
shabby chic look because it appears as if the sofa has effortlessly been put
together. Tetrad furniture is not just somewhere to sit; it provides a seat of
total relaxation. Kings Interiors sell a large range of fabulous Tetrad
furniture at reasonable prices; see for yourself by visiting the website: http://www.kingsinteriors.co.uk/brands/tetrad-upholstery
