Modern interiors are designed to bring their owners comfort, practicality and not pile up with unnecessary items. But such interpretations are not to everyone’s liking. True romantic motifs carry the style of shabby chic. Such "shabby chic" can be created from ancient objects that have remained from the older generation. But they are not always available, so you have to include your own design abilities.
What is the style of shabby chic in the interior? About the interior, made in this style, we can say that it combines the following characteristics:
romance;
femininity;
vintage
comfort and tranquility.
The chic style in the interior is often compared with the Provence style, since these two styles can cause similar effects: the color scheme, the use of bleached furniture, the presence of additional items in the interior, creating coziness (photo frames, candlesticks, lamps, figurines).
So, the style of shabby chic implies the presence of:
Antique furniture that is being restored in a special way (decoupage, “worn out” painting, changing some forms, etc.). It is also possible to remake modern furniture "antique", that is, artificially aged furniture of modern production.
Vintage interior items or those made in a similar way by design (chandeliers, lamps, figurines, candlesticks, photo frames, etc.).
Light colors of objects, wall covering with an admixture of “milk” (milky blue, milky pink, milky brown, etc.).
A floor covering that imitates or really consists of wood (a board with a bright pattern of annual rings cut at an advantageous angle is best suited for shabby chic style in the interior).
The ceiling, which resembles a "grandmother" house with beams and whitewashing, stucco molding.
Textiles (floral prints with various sizes of buds - all this will fit perfectly into the shabby chic interior).
Handmade items (hand made).
It is possible to create a shabby chic style in the interior with your own hands. For this, modern building materials and the desire to change their own housing are useful. The basic principle of style is to use decor to the best of our ability. Excessively arranged cute little things around the room will not become a decoration, but will talk about the lack of a sense of proportion among the owners, will become dust collectors.
We make the interior ourselves
In order to independently turn your own housing into a fabulous interior, you need to carefully consider the future "alteration".
General color gamut
The interior in the style of shabby chic and provence involves the use of soft pastel colors,which can be in the same color scheme, but in different colors, but they can perfectly complement each other (for example, if the walls are painted with a soft blue color, then beige, peach shades can complement it).
All shades of milky color are welcome. Why not white? White color means something new, unused. Since the goal of the style is to bring objects closer to antiquity, it is undesirable to use white. Dairy will show better that the subject already has its own story. A bad idea would be to create a “shabby chic” interior style with one shade (for example, all the details are painted in milky color). Dilute the main color with other pastel colors. It is preferable to use those shades that are natural.
Walls
To transform the room into a new style for him, you can remove the old coating from the walls and apply a new one. But for a particularly budget option, you can do nothing with the walls, and paint them with water-based paint using a small amount of pigment. All irregularities are deliberately emphasized with rough strokes. If it is planned to level with plaster, then the application of its textured version and subsequent appropriate coloring will be relevant.
Walls are the basis of the interior, so you need to select the color responsibly. Catchy shades are unacceptable, the application of flowers of natural origin, but well diluted with "milk", is optimal. It can be pale pink, lilac, green, peach, coffee colors.
Ceiling
If the repair of the room was not done for quite some time, then the ceiling will have an appropriate appearance. Do not rush to fix all the bumps and cracks. If you add beams to it, then an excellent imitation of a country house of the past will come out. Also suitable stucco molding (both gypsum and quality foam polystyrene).
Shabby style interior design also implies the use of modern methods for transforming the ceiling. These are tension structures. The main condition for its use is the installation of matte specimens. Gloss will not convey the desired effect for shabby. Stucco can also be used here. The color scheme is pastel colors.
Flooring
Old tiles in the bathroom or kitchen, parquet board or laminate - that is perfect for this style. Loved by many linoleum will be inappropriate. The best option is to use whitened or aged boards for installing flooring, as well as one that contains clearly defined woody annual circles.
If a laminate is used, then it is welcomed from natural wood. The color of the floor should not be too saturated and dark, but in some interpretations such a decision may be justified.
Furniture
You can make a decor in the style of shabby chic with your own hands, starting with the transformation of furniture. It is she who is the main highlight of this style. A prerequisite is its color in light colors. There should not be any dark shades. Also, the furniture should be artificially aged (add scratches, scuffs, roughness). And if it is already ancient, then this must be emphasized with the help of painting.
You can age any furniture, but for the style you need exactly the one that does not contain sharp corners. Choosing a shabby style, the decor depends on the appearance of the furniture. Since it was not previously made with clear edges and geometric shapes, the use of such options will not work. Preference should be given to "grandmother's" dressers, chests, sideboards with many drawers. Upholstered furniture with curly backs and armrests also occupies a separate place. Upholstery should match the style - floral prints, pastel colors. At least it can be changed.
Textile
There are certain requirements for curtains, covers for furniture, pillows, bedspreads of this style. It must be a fabric of different prints, preferably of natural origin:
cotton;
linen;
cotton lace;
wool;
sackcloth;
chintz.
Lambrequins along with curtains for this style will be relevant, as well as textiles on lamp shades. But you should not combine a floral print on all possible surfaces, as this may look sloppy.
Lighting
Choosing an interior that is made in the style of shabby, a special role should be given to lighting. It’s not just about lamps with elaborate lace and textile lampshadesbut also chandeliers, candles, lamps.
When installing a stretch ceiling, do not install spotlights, here they will be inappropriate.
Chandeliers are especially appreciated by those that have a figured frame decorated with crystal (glass) beads, pendants, and chains. If this is not available, then the decor in the style of shabby chic can be done independently: supplement the existing chandelier with suspended beads and simply wrap with beads.
Wall lights are also used as lighting, even they can have a textile lampshade. Night lamps will also fit into the general style, but it’s worth picking them up according to the general mood - if you use a lot of textiles, then the night lamp can be glass, and if not, then the lampshade option is boldly applied.
If desired, the general decor can be supplemented with candlesticks (candelabra), which will create a romantic mood in the whole room. Independently standing candles will also be relevant, you need to choose them in one color scheme, but using different diameters and heights.
Decorative elements
The mood of this style is not created by candlesticks and single chairs. As a decor, the room is furnished with such items:
Antique clock. A worn dial with Roman numerals in an old frame or a cuckoo clock will become an indispensable decoration in a chic style room. Do not forget about the transformation of these objects under the whitened shabby shabby.
Napkins and tablecloths.Crocheted decor items will exclusively complement the overall look of the room. You can also add a textile tablecloth with such lace.
Paintings. It is better that these were embroidered stitch or cross-stitch paintings.
Pleasant trifles. These are various figurines made of porcelain, bronze, clay, vases with fresh flowers, photographs in the framework (frames can be made independently using lace, textile, beads, etc.), dolls (preferably porcelain).
The specific decor. Non-working telephones of the past, “grandmother's” chests, restored window shutters, window frames of original shapes, drawers for vegetables, doors and other items that are not used to observing in the usual interior are referred to it.
It’s not difficult to create a style of shabby in the interior with your own hands. This is easy to do if there are “flea markets” in the city. They usually find exclusive things that at the slightest alteration will become the highlight of the interior.
The use of style in the interior
Over the years, the style has developed a certain stereotype that the design in the style of shabby chic is suitable exclusively for the bedroom. But this is far from the case.
Kitchen
The cooking room can be very nice and cozy if you transform it in the style of shabby. It is necessary to pay special attention to the appearance of walls, furniture, lamps and curtains. They are predominant in the kitchen, minor details should be given secondary attention. A vintage atmosphere will be created by vintage dishes (kettle, cutting boards, images on plates that will stand on shelves or hang on walls, etc.).
Bathroom
The design of the bathroom in the style of shabby chic will combine an interesting square-shaped tile, antique mixers (even better if they are really instances that are more than a dozen years old), an oval or round washbasin on curly metal supports, etc. The interior of the Shabby Chic bathroom will not differ in color from the classical understanding of this style.The main focus of the room will be the bathroom. A small bathtub with metal curly legs will look more appropriate. The color of the metal is welcomed in shades of gold and bronze.
Living room
Vintage drapery of sofas and armchairs, well-chosen lighting of the room, curtains and other elements that characterize the style of shabby will allow you to organize space with comfort and with minimal investment in re-arrangement. Particular attention should be paid to the little things that will clearly express the nature of the owners of the house and talk about their values.
A combination of contrasting elements is allowed: dark wood and soft pastel colors (for example, a wooden table, a chest of drawers and soft peach textiles against a general background of pastel colors).
Gazebo
A romantically decorated gazebo near the house will delight its owners with a special cosiness. The main role in this design is played by textiles: curtains, seat upholstery, tablecloth, napkins, towels. Also, tea drinking will become more enjoyable if you use high-quality porcelain, which is reminiscent of the Baroque design.
Shabby chic can be applied to any area in the house. The main thing is that the decor details are appropriate for this room. For example, photos with your beloved grandmother are unlikely to look advantageous in the bathroom or in the gazebo, which are made in the style of shabby.
Who will suit the style
There are times when the style itself manifests itself in the interior, whether you want it or not. The presence of various antiquities, which went to great-grandmother’s apartment, a priori pretend to a small restoration.
So, the style of shabby will be relevant for these categories of people:
Lovers save. It’s not at all expensive to turn your home, which needs repair, from ordinary grayness into an interesting picture. Old furniture can be nicely decorated using different techniques (decoupage, painting, stencils, framing).Glass in furniture will look great in the stained glass technique (for this, a glass contour and stained glass paints are used). It is not necessary to dismantle the old parquet, but just sand it, fix the holes and varnish. The whitewashed ceiling and old wallpaper painted on top (especially if they are not sagging and pouting) will only complement the chosen style.
Plyushkin. If it is a pity to throw away old things that are of particular value to the owner, they can be restored to this style and so arrange your home. Thus, objects will be preserved, and the room will acquire a new image.
Romantic and creative people. You can draw inspiration for creating something new in such a cozy girl’s room. This style is for sensual people who prefer more comfort and mood than practicality.
You should not equip a room in this style if you can’t often clean it, as the abundance of textiles and decorative trifles will regularly collect dust on themselves.
conclusions
The shabby chic style is quite specific, as it contains various elements of antiquity, and not everyone likes it. But giving it preference, you can achieve uniqueness and individuality, which is very rare for modernity.
When organizing a room yourself, you need to take into account many points that will affect the final result as a whole.
For the best effect, it is worth combining different textures, even if they contrast with each other - delicate cotton lace with rough burlap, ostrich feathers with hemp rope, etc.
The abundance of items “handmade” will be a relevant addition to the overall image of the room.
If it is not possible to purchase truly antique furniture, there is always the opportunity to age your own.
Do not overdo it with decorative elements, it is important to know the measure. Imbued with the idea of transforming a room into a Shebby style, you can achieve a good result by spending a minimum of money, but you need a lot of effort.
Modern interiors are designed to bring their owners comfort, practicality and not pile up with unnecessary items. But such interpretations are not to everyone’s liking. True romantic motifs carry the style of shabby chic. Such "shabby chic" can be created from ancient objects that have remained from the older generation. But they are not always available, so you have to include your own design abilities.
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Principles of style
What is the style of shabby chic in the interior? About the interior, made in this style, we can say that it combines the following characteristics:
The chic style in the interior is often compared with the Provence style, since these two styles can cause similar effects: the color scheme, the use of bleached furniture, the presence of additional items in the interior, creating coziness (photo frames, candlesticks, lamps, figurines).
So, the style of shabby chic implies the presence of:
It is possible to create a shabby chic style in the interior with your own hands. For this, modern building materials and the desire to change their own housing are useful.
The basic principle of style is to use decor to the best of our ability. Excessively arranged cute little things around the room will not become a decoration, but will talk about the lack of a sense of proportion among the owners, will become dust collectors.
We make the interior ourselves
In order to independently turn your own housing into a fabulous interior, you need to carefully consider the future "alteration".
General color gamut
The interior in the style of shabby chic and provence involves the use of soft pastel colors,which can be in the same color scheme, but in different colors, but they can perfectly complement each other (for example, if the walls are painted with a soft blue color, then beige, peach shades can complement it).
All shades of milky color are welcome. Why not white? White color means something new, unused. Since the goal of the style is to bring objects closer to antiquity, it is undesirable to use white. Dairy will show better that the subject already has its own story.
A bad idea would be to create a “shabby chic” interior style with one shade (for example, all the details are painted in milky color). Dilute the main color with other pastel colors. It is preferable to use those shades that are natural.
Walls
To transform the room into a new style for him, you can remove the old coating from the walls and apply a new one. But for a particularly budget option, you can do nothing with the walls, and paint them with water-based paint using a small amount of pigment. All irregularities are deliberately emphasized with rough strokes. If it is planned to level with plaster, then the application of its textured version and subsequent appropriate coloring will be relevant.
Walls are the basis of the interior, so you need to select the color responsibly. Catchy shades are unacceptable, the application of flowers of natural origin, but well diluted with "milk", is optimal. It can be pale pink, lilac, green, peach, coffee colors.
Ceiling
If the repair of the room was not done for quite some time, then the ceiling will have an appropriate appearance. Do not rush to fix all the bumps and cracks. If you add beams to it, then an excellent imitation of a country house of the past will come out. Also suitable stucco molding (both gypsum and quality foam polystyrene).
Shabby style interior design also implies the use of modern methods for transforming the ceiling. These are tension structures. The main condition for its use is the installation of matte specimens. Gloss will not convey the desired effect for shabby. Stucco can also be used here. The color scheme is pastel colors.
Flooring
Old tiles in the bathroom or kitchen, parquet board or laminate - that is perfect for this style. Loved by many linoleum will be inappropriate.
The best option is to use whitened or aged boards for installing flooring, as well as one that contains clearly defined woody annual circles.
If a laminate is used, then it is welcomed from natural wood. The color of the floor should not be too saturated and dark, but in some interpretations such a decision may be justified.
Furniture
You can make a decor in the style of shabby chic with your own hands, starting with the transformation of furniture. It is she who is the main highlight of this style. A prerequisite is its color in light colors. There should not be any dark shades. Also, the furniture should be artificially aged (add scratches, scuffs, roughness). And if it is already ancient, then this must be emphasized with the help of painting.
You can age any furniture, but for the style you need exactly the one that does not contain sharp corners. Choosing a shabby style, the decor depends on the appearance of the furniture. Since it was not previously made with clear edges and geometric shapes, the use of such options will not work. Preference should be given to "grandmother's" dressers, chests, sideboards with many drawers. Upholstered furniture with curly backs and armrests also occupies a separate place. Upholstery should match the style - floral prints, pastel colors. At least it can be changed.
Textile
There are certain requirements for curtains, covers for furniture, pillows, bedspreads of this style. It must be a fabric of different prints, preferably of natural origin:
Lambrequins along with curtains for this style will be relevant, as well as textiles on lamp shades. But you should not combine a floral print on all possible surfaces, as this may look sloppy.
Lighting
Choosing an interior that is made in the style of shabby, a special role should be given to lighting. It’s not just about lamps with elaborate lace and textile lampshadesbut also chandeliers, candles, lamps.
Chandeliers are especially appreciated by those that have a figured frame decorated with crystal (glass) beads, pendants, and chains. If this is not available, then the decor in the style of shabby chic can be done independently: supplement the existing chandelier with suspended beads and simply wrap with beads.
Wall lights are also used as lighting, even they can have a textile lampshade. Night lamps will also fit into the general style, but it’s worth picking them up according to the general mood - if you use a lot of textiles, then the night lamp can be glass, and if not, then the lampshade option is boldly applied.
If desired, the general decor can be supplemented with candlesticks (candelabra), which will create a romantic mood in the whole room. Independently standing candles will also be relevant, you need to choose them in one color scheme, but using different diameters and heights.
Decorative elements
The mood of this style is not created by candlesticks and single chairs. As a decor, the room is furnished with such items:
It’s not difficult to create a style of shabby in the interior with your own hands. This is easy to do if there are “flea markets” in the city. They usually find exclusive things that at the slightest alteration will become the highlight of the interior.
The use of style in the interior
Over the years, the style has developed a certain stereotype that the design in the style of shabby chic is suitable exclusively for the bedroom. But this is far from the case.
Kitchen
The cooking room can be very nice and cozy if you transform it in the style of shabby. It is necessary to pay special attention to the appearance of walls, furniture, lamps and curtains. They are predominant in the kitchen, minor details should be given secondary attention. A vintage atmosphere will be created by vintage dishes (kettle, cutting boards, images on plates that will stand on shelves or hang on walls, etc.).
Bathroom
The design of the bathroom in the style of shabby chic will combine an interesting square-shaped tile, antique mixers (even better if they are really instances that are more than a dozen years old), an oval or round washbasin on curly metal supports, etc. The interior of the Shabby Chic bathroom will not differ in color from the classical understanding of this style.The main focus of the room will be the bathroom. A small bathtub with metal curly legs will look more appropriate. The color of the metal is welcomed in shades of gold and bronze.
Living room
Vintage drapery of sofas and armchairs, well-chosen lighting of the room, curtains and other elements that characterize the style of shabby will allow you to organize space with comfort and with minimal investment in re-arrangement. Particular attention should be paid to the little things that will clearly express the nature of the owners of the house and talk about their values.
A combination of contrasting elements is allowed: dark wood and soft pastel colors (for example, a wooden table, a chest of drawers and soft peach textiles against a general background of pastel colors).
Gazebo
A romantically decorated gazebo near the house will delight its owners with a special cosiness. The main role in this design is played by textiles: curtains, seat upholstery, tablecloth, napkins, towels. Also, tea drinking will become more enjoyable if you use high-quality porcelain, which is reminiscent of the Baroque design.
Shabby chic can be applied to any area in the house. The main thing is that the decor details are appropriate for this room. For example, photos with your beloved grandmother are unlikely to look advantageous in the bathroom or in the gazebo, which are made in the style of shabby.
Who will suit the style
There are times when the style itself manifests itself in the interior, whether you want it or not. The presence of various antiquities, which went to great-grandmother’s apartment, a priori pretend to a small restoration.
So, the style of shabby will be relevant for these categories of people:
You should not equip a room in this style if you can’t often clean it, as the abundance of textiles and decorative trifles will regularly collect dust on themselves.
conclusions
The shabby chic style is quite specific, as it contains various elements of antiquity, and not everyone likes it. But giving it preference, you can achieve uniqueness and individuality, which is very rare for modernity.
When organizing a room yourself, you need to take into account many points that will affect the final result as a whole.
Imbued with the idea of transforming a room into a Shebby style, you can achieve a good result by spending a minimum of money, but you need a lot of effort.