Are you looking to redo your home décor? You might take a moment to consider the shabby chic home décor style. This style is popularized by designers Rachel Ashwell and Aarhaus. The shabby chic style can be used for all parts of the house from the bathroom to the living room. How can you pull it off?

The shabby chic look

They came up with a look that looks distressed and opulent at the same time. It reminds you of finding a vintage item at a flea market. That is the shabby part of the design. Shabby chic furniture items in this style are covered in a sandy white giving that worn out but in good condition look.

The shabby chic colors

Colors in this style are mainly soft pinks, pastel, ecra and white. Earthy colors like soft brown and blue can be found on items such as rugs and artwork.

The shabby chic fabrics

Shabby chic relies heavily on fabric to give the opulent look. Items look like they have been overdone in fabric but in a neat way. The fabrics mostly used are cotton, linen and denim

The shabby chic items

You can have most of everyday house items in the shabby chic style;

Furniture – cabinets, coffee tables, settees, Ottomans, lounge chairs

Lighting – candles, lamps, lamp shades, chandeliers, scones

Beddings – sheets, duvets, shams, bed skirts, pillowcases

Bathroom items – towels, sleepwear, bathroom accessories

The shabby chic décor

To pull off the décor look, there are accessories like shabby chic wall hangings, throws, vases, rugs and artworks.

Vintage items are also in this style. For shabby chic décor style fans, Rachel Ashwell regularly handpicks vintage items and puts them up for sale. Examples are fine china utensils, lamps, furniture, lamps, and rugs.

You can include art for wall decoration. Artists such as Kinley Winaman and Laurence Amelie have had their art featured as blending well as wall decorations for this style.

Other interests

Shabby chic has a variety of baby nursery bedding, furniture and lighting. If you love the shabby chic style a lot, you could buy books that enlighten you more on the subject. These are personally autographed by Rachel Ashwell.