The discussed style appeared not so long ago and originates in the late 80s of the last century. The author of this trend is the English designer Rachel Ashwell, whose idea of ​​updating furniture took root and quickly became popular. Currently, the woman owns a chain of Shabby Chic stores scattered around the world. Shebby chic in the interior, design features and principles of its creation - in detail in the article.

Shabby Chic Style Features

Beautiful romantic atmosphere of the apartment in bright pastel colors ... Furniture from the store is not suitable for its creation. The basis of such a design is made of old solid things, painted and decorated in a special way. Dressers, tables, handmade kitchen cupboards - all this can be purchased on flea markets or on ads on the Internet. You can breathe a second life into furnishings by independently renovating and updating furniture.

Antique things, such as:

  • floor vases;
  • antique clock;
  • figurines;
  • candlesticks.

Creating various trinkets and hand-made crafts will not take much time, but they will add a special grace to the space.

It can be:

  • photo within;
  • knitted napkins;
  • organizers in the kitchen;
  • caskets for small things;
  • artificial small bouquets;
  • decorative pillows.

The basic colors of the interior when designing in the style of shabby chic:

  • boiling white;
  • pink;
  • blue;
  • lilac;
  • light green;
  • beige;
  • cream;
  • ivory.

The style of shabby chic in the interior creates a unique atmosphere of airiness and spaciousness, fills the home with comfort and tranquility. It is very important not to overdo it and choose the right combination of colors. You should choose not too bulky furniture and try not to litter the rooms with trifles.

Finishing and materials

The decoration focuses on natural materials such as wood and stone. You can replace them with a good imitation and use modern "antique" finishing materials - tiles with painted chips, artificially aged parquet, and laminate with scuffs.

 

The ceiling and walls are plastered and painted in white or light colors. The stucco molding and plinth, moldings and medallions of white color with gold elements will be appropriate.

 

Decoration of high ceilings can be rough wooden beams. Such decoration is suitable for a spacious hall or kitchen in a country house, the design of which provides for the presence of those.

For the living room and bedroom, children's rooms used wallpaper:

  • with flower drawings;
  • striped, cage;
  • with vintage patterns;
  • with drawings in the form of angels;
  • with plant elements;
  • with the picture "under chintz";
  • imitating lace patterns.

For wall decoration in the corridor, the dining room, you can also choose whitewashing or wallpaper with a picture of natural materials:

  • brickwork;
  • old board;
  • wild stone.

Of course, the materials should be sustained in a calm pastel range, but sometimes you can experiment with more saturated and darker shades. In the style of shabby chic, a combination of wallpapers of different colors, painting, whitewashing, the design of "windows" on the walls and ceiling is allowed.

Flooring from old solid boards with uneven coloring, the use of parquet with scuffs - 100% fit into the style.

As an alternative to a natural material, a laminate can be made, as well as tiles with a “natural stone” pattern.

Textiles, decor, lighting

Particular attention in interior design is given to the design of textiles, decor and lighting of the space.

 

Textile products must be natural and of high quality. Fabrics are used to decorate furniture, walls, create canopies, additional elements of decor.

 

The abundance of decorative pillows on the sofa and armchairs will not harm the style, but only add comfort.

There are no strict rules, you should only take into account that the covers should be made of natural materials:

  • linen;
  • silk;
  • cotton.

Pillows are decorated:

  • lace;
  • applications;
  • embroidery;
  • pompons.

A very convenient thing is furniture covers. They can be designed in a minimalist style, or decorated with flowers made of fabric, satin ribbons and lace.

Covers carry not only a decorative load. They can be washed and replaced with a spare kit.

Classic floral elements that define "shabby chic" are roses and peonies. They are on wallpaper, textiles, elements of carved furniture. Additional details, such as holders for curtains, decoration of furniture covers and pillows, are also made in the "pink theme".

 

Another distinctive feature is the drawings and figures in the form of small children and angels. They are present on wallpaper, upholstery, paintings, in the form of figurines. Parts of antique clocks, candlesticks, chandeliers can be made in the form of small cherubs.

 

Most of the shabby chic decor is made up of crafts. Such things are unique, they are inexpensive to perform and will advantageously complement the situation.

DIY ideas:

  1. Topiary with figures of young children and cupids, decorated with beads and roses. The decor element is a miniature tree in a pot. Previously, this was the art of cutting plants in the garden, and then migrated to the living quarters in the form of crafts.
  2. Bouquets of artificial flowers, herbarium of dried plants. Constantly changing fresh flowers so that they are fresh is quite troublesome. It is better to replace them with dry plants tied with lace tape. Polymer clay paper peonies and roses are also great for decorating a vase or decorative composition.
  3. A light, unpretentious landscape painted in oil can be framed with a golden frame, using the craquelure technique (artificial aging).
  4. An ordinary cardboard box can be easily transformed into a stylish small box for trifles. The box needs to be painted and decoupage with floral patterns.
  5. Pictures of close relatives can be placed in photo frames decorated with scrapbooking or decoupage technique. Finished vintage frames can be painted with acrylics. It will turn out to be a pretty nice composition if you place photos in the sideboard in the company with the topiary.

Lighting should be soft and unobtrusive. The living room will be decorated with a chandelier in the form of a candelabrum. In some areas, floor lamps are used. The wrought-iron baroque chandeliers with a large number of decorative elements look advantageous.

To illuminate the kitchen, you can choose a chandelier in the style of a street lamp. It is convenient to use zone lighting by hanging a stylish ceiling low above the table.

 

It is easy to turn an ordinary floor lamp into a shabby chic decor detail by constructing a lampshade with your own hands.

Shabby Chic Interior Design Ideas

Design in the style of shabby chic in a modern interpretation is the same simplicity, lightness and comfort. Its remarkable difference consists in more strict lines and quiet color compositions. Playful colors are replaced by a restrained gray and light brown gamut, and floral prints give way to plain fabrics, striped textiles or cage.

 

And if family members may object to the design of housing in the classical sense of style, then the modern version will be quite acceptable. Designers advise choosing a room or a separate part of the housing to equip it in the original shabby chic. It can be a balcony, a bathroom, a workplace, a nursery for a girl.

Kitchen Design

Fans of "shabby chic" who are starting a repair in the kitchen should first evaluate the initial condition of the room.

A thorough alteration is not necessary if there are:

  • wallpaper of pastel color with floral, floral ornaments;
  • shabby parquet or plank floor;
  • cracked plaster in places;
  • bursting tile in the area of ​​the working surface.

In this case, half the work is done, because it is these details that characterize such a design.

What is required for a minimum repair:

  1. To whiten the ceiling and decorate with a decorative plinth - moldings and medallions. Gilding individual parts.
  2. Paint the walls. If the kitchen area is small, boiling white will be the perfect solution for the ceiling and walls. Place the place where the dining table is covered with light wallpaper with a small floral pattern. Wallpaper in the kitchen should be selected dense and washable.
  3. Furniture and decor can also be white. They will visually increase the volume of the room.
  4. Floor covering. Here it is best to choose tiles with a matte surface, under natural materials. If there is a plank coating, it will need to be processed and coated first with a protective compound, and then with varnish. As an inexpensive material, you can choose linoleum with imitation of parquet or natural stone.
  5. A win-win option for the kitchen - furniture made of natural wood, painted white. Those who want more vibrant colors should pay attention to furniture in pastel blue and pink colors. You can buy it in specialized stores or buy a high-quality second-hand version and restore it.
  6. Ceramic tiles on the work surface. A simple and popular option is light beige tiles for brickwork.
  7. Dining table and chairs are optional. Here, a large tablecloth made of natural material and chair covers made of matching fabric will help out. You can use flax, cotton, thick chintz.
  8. Window decoration should be in harmony with the textiles on the furniture. It is not necessary to use the same fabrics. To harmonize everything together, the decor can be connected with decorative elements - ribbons, clips for curtains, wall panels and organizers for dishes in the style of handmade.
  9. Lighting to be zoned.The kitchen can have two lamps: above the worktop and above the dining table.
  10. An integral part of the design is accessories: wicker baskets, vases with artificial flowers, wall clocks, napkins.

In order not to violate the integrity of the style, modern household appliances can be hidden under the facades of kitchen furniture.

Living room

This is a vacation spot for the whole family. When arranging this room, it is important that the chosen design creates a sense of coziness and comfort for its regular visitors.

  • For the ceiling, the ideal solution is not whitewashing not pure white, but with a shade of gray, as if changed over time.
  • Walls and floors should be decorated with materials that will also reflect the old refined luxury: wallpaper with the effect of old fabric or imitation of painted brickwork, etc.
  • For the floor, use a laminate of light natural flowers under a tree. The center of the room can be covered with a hand-knitted carpet or a factory carpet product with a calm geometric pattern.

 

Previously used furniture can be covered with thick textile covers in gray-beige stripes. Light wicker furniture will look fresh and appropriate in a city apartment.

 

A small living room will help to visually enlarge a large mirror in a massive frame with a patina.

For lighting, several sources are used. A massive chandelier with pendants is hung in the center of the room. Near the armchair you can place a floor lamp or floor lamp.

 

There are no conditions for installing a natural fireplace in the apartment. In its place, you can install a false fireplace, which will be cheaper at a cost, does not require special construction work and permits for them. It will perfectly complement the interior of the living room, and antique statuettes or massive watches will complete the decoration.

Bedroom interior

The main features and design objects of the bedroom in the style of shabby chic:

  1. Shod or wooden bed. There should be elements of "old age" in the form of scuffs, patina, peeling paint.
  2. An old wardrobe decorated using the craquelure technique, decoupage, or simply painted in light color.
  3. Bedside tables, bedside tables, repeating patterns and the color of the cabinet.
  4. Dressing table in the appropriate style.
  5. Pastel linen, curtains - from a natural fabric with floral motifs, with an abundance of lace and frills.
  6. The element of "chic" will add massive candlesticks, a lamp with a curly stand, a lush fur rug near the bed.

Mandatory accessories - natural or artificial flowers in vases, romantic paintings, photo frames, ottomans in knitted covers made of thick woolen thread, openwork napkins.

Bathroom

A design in the style of shabby chic in the bathroom is quite simple to create. It will take 2 to 3 pieces of furniture: a vanity unit, an open shelf for bath accessories, and a chair. You can add a folding wooden table next to the bathroom.

  • All furniture should be solid, painted in a light tone, and have abrasions.
  • A special charm will give the bathroom taps, showers and handles on the doors of bronze.
  • Modern acrylic bathtubs with the latest developments will have to be abandoned in favor of a conventional cast-iron bathtub on four massive legs or on a platform.
  • Since we are talking about the design of the bathroom, textiles here are not entirely appropriate. On the windows and for the shower it is better to use curtains made of polyester with a floral pattern. A woven mat made of natural mat can be positioned closer to the exit.
  • Pleasant and useful little things in the form of glass jars and bottles will find their place on the shabby table.
  • You can store towels and toilet paper in wicker baskets made of twigs, wire.
  • If there are windows and natural daylight, fresh flowers in pots are suitable for decorating the bathroom. Otherwise, you can use artificial flower arrangements.

Hallway Design

As a rule, for design in the style of "shabby chic" choose one or two rooms.But those who are truly in love with such a design begin with a hallway. Here, the interior in pastel colors will also prevail. For wall decoration, you can use panels with skirting. For lighting, wall sconces in the form of candlesticks are suitable.

The general unique atmosphere will be created by vintage things:

  • an old hanger;
  • Umbrella stand
  • original key holder on the wall;
  • floor mirror in a massive frame.

If the area allows, in the corridor there is a place for a small old chest of drawers or floor vases.

Please note that the hallway offers a view of the living room, so the decor of these two rooms should overlap with each other. You can use design techniques with color, texture, decor items.

A style that combines new and old, sophisticated luxury and light wear, gives a special charm to the home. With the right arrangement of elements of decor and decor, you can create your own unique design.

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