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Shabby Chic Reviewed

Sunday, March 17th, 2019

The Flexsteel Bedroom King Poster Bed is beautifully shabby chic. 

If you’ve ever appreciated shabby chic style before, what was it about this design that truly caught your eye? Are you able to recall a French country distressed piece that truly matched (or mismatched) the crockery? If this style excites you, then this spring might just be the perfect time to redress your home.

 

When asked to define, though, will you be able to tell what shabby chic really is? Where did it come from?

 

Shabby chic isn’t your regular interior design. It has a mind of its own and it is rebellious, in a way. You should learn about the philosophies behind this style so you can truly appreciate that it can offer and so you can also invest the correct furniture pieces.

 

Not a Shabby History

 

To study the origins of shabby chic means going beyond modern times.

 

The architectural roots of shabby chic started in the Middle Ages when a great percentage of Europe’s population had been wiped out by the plague. During this time, the lost Roman and Greek relics were being rediscovered and appreciated.

 

Baroque architects wanted to recreate the glorious days of these two great civilizations by building stately homes and installing monuments. It is also easy to find plum cherub and gold leaf ornaments.

 

By the 18th century, the Enlightenment Movement has taken over the secular world. During this time, the architects felt freer so they zeroed in on wit and humor which were a lot different from the traditional principles.

 

Comfort also became a priority as the backs of chairs were lengthened and then cushioned for added support. The posh Rococo curves were difficult to ignore but when Marie Antoinette was beheaded, those who loved this style went underground.

 

From the 1980s Onward

 

History wasn’t kind to the Rococo style. It wasn’t till the ‘80s when designers and architects wanted to push the boundaries of style yet again. The oldest aristocratic estates were scoured for old furniture and these pieces were eventually repurposed.

 

Shabby chic is also referred to, these days, as cottage or farmhouse style. This is quite similar with the French country style. It is warm, friendly, welcoming, and a style that’s not difficult to love.

 

Other characteristics of shabby chic are – uncluttered, textured, simple, natural (because it makes use of materials such as burlap and linen), and worn.

 

Of course, worn.

 

This is the very feature that you should strive to achieve when you want to have a shabby chic home. And when you’re able to pull this off, what an appealing home you will surely have.

 

Always Neutral

 

Okay, here’s a general rule for shabby chic – you must love neutrals. Every successful interior design project has harmony. Every element used plays a crucial part in the whole ensemble so there are elements that shine and some that are subdued.

 

In the case of shabby chic background, it should be neutral. Even when the shabby chic furniture is also neutral-colored, there is a certain beauty in having it blend with a different shade of yet another neutral hue.

 

You may also use some shabby chic pieces that are colorfully bold. If this is the case, then the neutral background would, again, serve as the perfect frame. And when talking about background, we mean features of your home such as the walls, floors and the ceilings.

 

Go for wooden flooring. Nothing beats this material when you want to have a shabby chic setting.

 

Vintage Is In

 

Shabby chic style is, simply put, vintage.

 

Take a look at these pieces from our lineup – https://www.mccreerys.com/itembrowser.aspx?action=attributes&itemtype=furniture&event=reset&wcsearch=shabby-chic

 

There are no limits when it comes to the accessories that you can use. Use lavish picture frames, ornate chairs with comfy backrests, and many other nostalgic pieces.

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