Flair Magazine By Hend Seif El Din
Similar to French country dรฉcor, shabby chic interiors emphasize the beauty of distressed items, imperfections, and timeworn objects. From floral โgrandmaโ china to hand painted metal trashcans, this type of interior design is truly romantic. Opt for furniture that appears to have a history, with worn finishes, painted in neutral, light, and/or white hues. If youโre doing this yourself, use sandpaper to strip away some of the fresh paint, making the pieces appear โold.โ When it comes to romantic dรฉcor, colors are key. Use soft tones and a neutral color palette, which includes sky blue, soft rose, neutral tans and beige, as well as eggshell white, to ensure a cottage-style, romantic appeal.
When it comes to lighting, consider original and curious pieces, such as unique scones and vintage crystal chandeliers. Also make sure the light is warm, harsh lighting will take away from the roomโs charm. Opt for throw pillows with floral patterns, soft hues, lace borders, and crochet details. Feel free to mix and match when it comes to patterns. In other words, you can easily combine checks, stripes and florals.
If youโre worried that your space might end up looking โtoo old,โ why not incorporate some modern elements? Try mixing stainless steel kitchen appliances with vintage cabinets. Also consider combining a modern pendant light with a distressed kitchen table and chairs, as well as a romantic lace curtain for the window. You could also purchase a sleek, solid wood dining table and โwear it outโ with hand painted vintage-style chinaware and serving dishes.
The arrangement of your furniture plays another pivotal role in ensuring you get the comfortable feel shabby chic dรฉcor provides. Focus on conversation areas; provide numerous seating options, which emphasize laid-back conversations, and are family and entertainment friendly. When it comes to choosing your sofas, go for ones that look worn out, but are also elegant. You have to keep the balance to avoid creating a messy look.
Finally, pay attention to detail. Make sure that upon walking into your space, youโre met with a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers in a charming, vintage, crystal vase. Also consider covering your dining room table with an antique lace tablecloth and matching napkins. Think charming, quaint, unique, and hand painted accessories and accents. When incorporating plants, consider using a vintage birdcage instead of a regular pot; in terms of paintings, consider framing floral fabrics and patterns in stead.
Shabby chic interiors are soft, femininely styled, with vintage accents, andโin some casesโwith a modern twist. Just keep it bright, comfortable, cozy and romantic.
