Shabby chic style is a great option for home decorating, especially if you\u2019re on a budget. This style is feminine, charming, soft, and comfortable. It is ideal for bedrooms, but works well in any room of the house including living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. To decorate using a shabby chic style on the\u00a0cheap, check out these easy tips.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s easy to furnish your room in a shabby chic style when you\u2019re on a budget. There is no need to run\u00a0out to an expensive furniture store and buy brand new pieces. In fact, the look will be much more\u00a0authentic if you check out some local thrift stores or garage sales. With wooden or metal furniture,\u00a0what\u2019s most important to look for is the shape and condition of the furniture itself. Try not to get hung up on the finish or the colour. That can easily be changed. With upholstered items and cosy sofas, get something comfortable and clean. You can always toss a slip cover over it.<\/p>\n
The shabby chic palette is all about soft pastel colors and soothing neutrals. It\u2019s very feminine think\u00a0light pinks, sea green, cool blues and crisp white. Paint the walls a soft color and if you need to, give your \u201cnew\u201d furniture a few coats as well. To keep your furniture from looking too new, run over the edges with some sandpaper or give it a nice patina with some light stain. You want your furniture to look well-loved, rather than well-worn.<\/p>\n
Adding texture to your d\u00e9cor will give your room depth and make it seem like a well thought out space.\u00a0Because shabby chic is a feminine style, look for soft, supple fabrics that make you feel at ease. Soft\u00a0chenille and clean cotton works well. Texture can also come from the materials you use in the room.\u00a0Avoid heavy metals and bulky wood. Opt for more delicate items made of wicker, glass, or wire.<\/p>\n
Accessories in a shabby chic home can be just about anything! Favourite accessories include mirrors,\u00a0floral arrangements and vintage elements. You could also hang dreamy landscapes or start a collection\u00a0of silver figurines. It\u2019s best to find accessories for this type of room over time. Don\u2019t run out any\u00a0purchase all new things. Search around for a while in different places. Try old bookstores, flea markets, and garage sales and pick up anything you find that\u2019s inspiring.<\/p>\n
Lighting is an important aspect in any room regardless of the decorating theme. A shabby chic room\u00a0however, it always light and bright! Shabby chic rooms typically have a few different sources of light\u00a0that can be mixed and matched to suit your mood or work. Try an antique overhead light from a second-hand store and a mix of candles around the room.<\/p>\n
Shabby chic style is so easy to develop when you\u2019re on a budget! Just keep in mind that with this style, second-hand is much better than new, and there is nothing a good coat of paint can\u2019t do!<\/p>\n
This article was written by Erie Construction<\/a>. Follow Erie Construction<\/a> on Twitter for tips on home improvement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Shabby chic style is a great option for home decorating, especially if you\u2019re on a budget. This style is feminine, charming, soft, and comfortable. It is ideal for bedrooms, but works well in any room of the house including living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. To decorate using a shabby chic style on the\u00a0cheap, check out these easy tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[14,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lovemyvouchers.co.uk\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lovemyvouchers.co.uk\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lovemyvouchers.co.uk\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovemyvouchers.co.uk\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovemyvouchers.co.uk\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=115"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovemyvouchers.co.uk\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1572,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovemyvouchers.co.uk\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115\/revisions\/1572"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lovemyvouchers.co.uk\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovemyvouchers.co.uk\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovemyvouchers.co.uk\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}