How To Style A Shabby Chic Interior

Shabby chic interiors are definitely not a new trend; in fact, the term shabby chic was first introduced in the 1980s, and has more than proved itself to be one of the most popular interior trends of all time. The style, which is also sometimes called vintage chic or country chic, is characterised by its use of a mixture of antique furniture, pastel colours, feminine florals and natural materials such as wood, as well as aged metal. What’s so great about this style, and probably why it’s favoured worldwide, is that it is incredibly easy to implement in any room. Today’s blog will give you a little inspiration on how to bring this look into your home.

Like with many interior themes, it is often best when creating a shabby chic aesthetic to start off with plain white walls, then you can inject different materials, colours and patterns into the space. Finding the right style of furniture is sometimes a little tricky, especially with all the beautiful and creative modern furniture out there to tempt you… With this trend it is key to have some antique (or at least antique looking) statement pieces, even if you do also incorporate more modern products too. You may decide to traipse around antique furniture stores in search of the perfect items, or, if you’re feeling creative, you can always purchase more contemporary pieces and give them a shabby chic look yourself!

In terms of the colour scheme, keeping things light is crucial; duck egg blues, pale lilacs and pastel shades of pink and green are perfect for this style. Introducing these colours in a subtle way will help create an elegant look. For example, products like the Moissonnier L.XV Chest of Drawers, which boasts a stunning shade of pastel pink, is ideal for adding a splash of colour to any room, without overpowering a light space. Its gorgeous floral pattern fits in well with the shabby chic aesthetic, but also gives the chest of drawers character and individual charm.

Though we mentioned starting off with white walls, that doesn’t mean they have to stay that way. Introducing a wallpapered feature wall will give your space an original look. The NLXL collection of wallpaper, including the White Scrapwood Wallpaper, the Scrapwood Blue Beams Wallpaper and the White and Brown Scrapwood Wallpaper are excellent examples of wallpaper that will bring effortless style into your home with their rustic and purposefully worn looks.

The home accessories you bring into your interior are just as important in creating this interior style as the bigger pieces, such as designer sofas and tables, are. In fact, they tend to display more of your own personal style. Products like vases, baskets and different soft furnishings will help create a homey look; this is important in creating a comfortable shabby chic room. Wicker baskets, such as the ones shown above, are ideal for interiors trying to achieve this trend, and are excellent small storages pieces.

For more products that will suit a shabby chic interior, take a look at our collection of furniture and accessories!