This style has appeared rather recently, but has already won the place in a fit of temper and purses of owners of houses and apartments. What is characteristic of this style?
Shabby chic has appeared about 30 years ago in England. The room issued in such style looks a little fondly, can even be excessively romantic, however is very cozy.
Let's remember basic elements of style shabby - chic.
Light colors
Among them it is possible to choose practically any, to combine them to own taste, however shades have to be light, gentle.
Natural materials
Shabby - chic hints us that room interior - ancient only slightly renewed therefore plastic, the chromeplated steel, other modern materials will look extremely alienly. Use paper wall covering, ceramic tile, natural wood (the panels decorated by interline interval of natural wood of noble breeds), cotton, woolen fabrics (and also velvet, silk). The stucco molding will be successful addition (real, from plaster!).
Semi-antique furniture
Upon purchase of furniture, choose the objects having whimsical graceful outlines, finishing in the form of carved pads, incrustations by other breeds of tree, porcelain medallions, etc. The upholstery of upholstered furniture also has to be light, with the drawings characteristic of ancient English furniture.
By the way, skillful masters can give to simple modern furniture vintage look. Look for master classes on the Internet on this subject, perhaps it will turn out also at you!
Textiles play very important role
The right choice of flowers and patterns of curtains, covers, pillows thoughts, graceful cloths, lamp shades of floor lamps and desk lamps, all this practically for 80% create the correct atmosphere of the present fantastic old times in the room.
Accessories are important too
Graceful vases, figurines, hours, framework, mirrors and pictures, other lovely bagatelles have to fill the room trimmed in style shabby - chic. Ideally, all trifles have to be antiquarian, but it is possible to find modern things which not bad imitate old times.