| tart --> | | | | whitewash on furniture. Distressed surfaces are |
| How do you describe shabby chic decorating? The | | | | also a distinctive element of shabby chic |
| dictionary gives the definition of shabby as, "worn | | | | decorating. Add character to furniture by lightly |
| out, frayed, or threadbare after long use". The | | | | sanding the corners of wooden furniture to give it |
| definition of chic is, "sheek, stylish and elegant". | | | | a worn look. |
| Thus, shabby chic decorating is a style of | | | | 3) Most shabby chic decorating is based on either |
| decorating that uses a mix of stylish and beautiful | | | | a white, cream, or muted grey background. Faded |
| objects with those that are worn out and frayed. | | | | green and pale pink are popular colors used in a |
| Five keys to decorating success with the shabby | | | | variety of fabrics including flower-patterned, |
| chic decorating style: | | | | checks, and stripes with at least one color |
| 1) Start by taking a look around your attic or | | | | repeating in every pattern. |
| basement for abandoned or unused furniture or | | | | 4) The use of home décor and |
| home décor. Also, check with friends and | | | | accessories is endless in shabby chic decorating. |
| relatives--they might love to get rid of discarded | | | | Even if items are flawed, damaged or blemished, |
| items. Flea markets, yard sales and secondhand | | | | they have a place in the shabby chic room. The |
| stores are also great places to browse. This | | | | item just has to look old! Don't throw away that |
| takes time but is well worth it since shabby chic | | | | chipped teapot your grandmother gave |
| decorating is known as a decorating budget | | | | you--there's a place for it. Gather together your |
| dream! | | | | favorite pictures and put them in frames that |
| 2) Select a few choice items that can be used | | | | have an old, worn look. |
| with furniture and home décor you | | | | 5) Flowers, candles and pillows are a necessity in a |
| already own. Be creative using white paint or | | | | simply shabby chic room. |