Room for dreamers, shabby chic interior

The shabby chic style, although relatively young, has already gained a lot of die-hard followers. It is difficult to find a more cosy and soothing interior design trend, shabby chic has something that makes you want to come back to it repeatedly. Although the first mentions of him appeared only in 1980 in The World of Interiors magazine, you will admit that his official history is short. Even if the name itself does not say much to you, you will surely recognize it immediately after reading the next paragraph.

The interior, decorated in the shabby chic style, looks like it was transferred from a novel by Jane Austen or Lucy Maud Montgomery. Anyway, which of you, after reading Anya from Green Gables or Prudence and Romanticism, did not want to move to those times for a moment? Romanticism, nostalgia, and melancholy - this is the essence of the shabby chic style. So, if you have a little dreamer at home who loves to swing in the clouds, we guarantee that in a room like this, she will feel like a fish in the water.

The walls

The colour base of the shabby chic style will surely appeal to both parents and children. In most interiors in this style, the basis is white and all pastel colours, such as delicate purples, blurred blues and whitened yellows, and subtle mint. It is worth mentioning, however, that the walls do not have to be smooth - rose accents in the form of wallpapers or stickers are an extremely popular motif. Patterns of hearts, angels or a small check are also welcome - it should be cosy, warm and very sweet. It is also worth considering that a child's room should be his asylum, and pastel colours are conducive to creating a cosy interior like no other. Since they are not flashy, they help focus and calm down before going to sleep. A girl's room in the shabby chic style is also a nice alternative if we are looking for a compromise between our own and the child's expectations, especially if they differ significantly. Thanks to the pastel palette, you can get the effect of a very girly interior without having to paint the walls pink.

Furniture

The main violin in a shabby chic room is played by furniture that looks like inherited from a great-grandmother. So, if you have an old-fashioned chest of drawers or an unused dressing table somewhere up your sleeve, don't hesitate to use it. The shabby chic interior is based on old or distressed furniture that has a soul and history. Renewing such an old piece of furniture and giving it characteristic abrasions is generally neither difficult nor time-consuming. All you need is sandpaper, a bit of pastel paint and tools for antiquing furniture. You will see for yourself how much joy a refreshed piece of furniture can give you, especially if its history is associated with a lot of memories. If an old wardrobe or chest of drawers goes under the brush, in addition to cleaning, pay attention to the knobs and handles - replacing them, e.g., with porcelain or brass ones, will help to perfectly match the furniture to the interior.

However, there are pieces of furniture that, when arranging the interior, should be completely new and bought with the future user in mind. This is the case with a child's bed, which you should prepare for and consider all your preferences and expectations. A shabby chic bed should be made of wood because it is this material that best fits this style. Their design, however, should give the impression that they are light so as not to overwhelm the room. Rustic beds with a high headboard and a slightly raised front fit perfectly in this style. It is worth choosing a piece of furniture in white or natural colour, which will not only perfectly match the overall colour of the interior in the shabby chic style, but also fit into another style when we want to change.

Accessories

When choosing accessories for a shabby chic room, it is worth following the main base colours, which are pastels and white. Many pillows in floral patterns, airy curtains and a string carpet on the floor will complete the whole. An interesting idea is to decorate the interior with lace, flounces and decorative applications, shabby chic is a great field for your creativity. This trend cannot be described as minimalist, so any trinkets are welcome, especially those that can be used in various ways. Wicker white baskets, boxes and storage boxes are a great idea for storage and are perfect as decorations for a room.

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