The interior design style known to us today as shabby chic originated in England in the 1980s as an alternative counter-movement to the interior design tastes of the middle class. Shabby chic - which translates as ‘shabby chic’ - is a mixture of flea market pieces, heirlooms and home-made items in natural and pastel colours with the corresponding signs of wear. All of this is individually combined to create a nostalgic overall ensemble. Typical of shabby chic are the use of natural materials, individual pieces with patina in matt, light colours and romantic fabrics such as coarse linen or fabrics with lace or floral patterns.
Few people realise that the term shabby chic is a protected term. It was created by the American Rachel Ashwell, who opened a shop in Santa Monica at the end of the 1980s and had the term trademarked. She laid the foundation for shabby chic and the interior design style of the same name to conquer the world today.
Furnishing tips - shabby chic for spring
There is no easier way to bring spring into your home than with spring flowers and blossoming branches. A large glass jar with flowering branches and the first fresh greenery can be perfectly combined with any shabby ambience and is simply beautiful. Or various old glasses and glass vases with individual flowers or small branches on a small Shabby console - it could hardly be more nostalgic. You can also find many examples of this on our Pinterest page.
Shabby-Chic: Nostalgic textiles
Bright nostalgic textiles such as old iron-on linen, old bed linen, cushions with lace or ruffles or old fabrics with floral patterns conjure up a shabby flair in any bright ambience, even if the furniture wasn't necessarily bought at a flea market. And the good thing is that these home accessories are not expensive, can be used in a variety of ways and can be changed at will depending on the season and mood.
Setting accents with shabby chic
Do you love shabby chic, but don't have the same interior design? Then why not add a few nostalgic accents and combine selected individual pieces with your furnishings. Even an old crystal glass with roses or peonies will add a touch of romance to almost any interior. A small break often works wonders for home furnishings. Purposefully used individual pieces from the realm of shabby chic bring personality and warmth to a minimalist, pared-down interior.
Shabby chic paradise: From vintage furniture to dream accessories
The combination of a wide variety of old furniture with patina, textiles in soft, light colours and dreamy accessories - and as much of it as possible. Or less for fans of the slightly more modern interpretation of shabby chic who only want to set individual accents. On this page, we have put together furniture, textiles and accessories that perfectly match the Shabby Chic furnishing style.
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