Despite all of our advancements in modern technology and design, shabby chic remains one of the most popular and classiest furniture styles. Call it what you want: old-fashioned, antique, vintage – it’s a beautiful style that can incorporate the influences of so many different generations within one home or room. Aesthetically, why have only the best of today when you can have the best of the past few centuries instead? The contrast between contemporary furniture and shabby chic also has a more profound effect than if you were to follow a uniformly modern theme throughout the home. If you’ve decided you want to go with shabby chic in the bedroom, start with the following five kinds of furniture items and accessories and you’ll be well on your way:
Parisian Style Beds
If you want a true shabby chic look in your bedroom, there is no better bed style than Parisian. Handmade and carved from woods like mahogany, they are a classic, elegant choice that give a romantic look to any bedroom. Whether used as a centre piece in the bedroom, or alongside other shabby chic furniture items, a Parisian bed in a light colour will work perfectly in any kind of shabby chic design. The Louis French White Bed from Newtons Furniture is an ideal choice.
French Country Sofa or Armchair
The French Country style is a must-have if you’re going for the authentic shabby chic look. You can get a brand new sofa or armchair made in this style and it will still look old-fashioned thanks to the rural and cottage design style. The combination of painted designs, floral patterns, and elegant shapes make French Country furniture a popular choice.
Vintage or Antique Nightstands, End Tables, Lampstands, and Chandeliers
Since the nightstand is usually mostly used for holding small objects and a lamp, you could actually go with a genuine antique or vintage piece. Vintage is 30 years or older while pieces older than 100 years are considered true antiques. Vintage lampstands are also a great addition to consider, as are antique chandeliers.
Book Cases, Tables, and Cabinets
Tables, cabinets, and cases of all kinds can do a lot to achieve the old-fashioned feng shui you’re going for. A book shelf fully loaded with older books gives a sophisticated and classy impression every time, and cabinets provide an ideal platform for showing off vintage or antique dishes, silverware, and memorabilia.
Ruffled Comforters and Curtains
Its funny how something as subtle as ruffles can completely change the vibe and feel of a room. Some pintucked duvet covers next to ruffled curtains and a ruffled comforter is usually enough to add the finishing touches.
Soft Colours, Vintage Patterns, and Sentimental Items
Aside from adding the aforementioned items, it’s also a good idea to stick to soft pastel colours like light pink, blue, yellow, and white. Whitewashed furniture is a common component in the shabby chic style, as are sentimental objects like picture frames, souvenirs, and flower arrangements.
