The Shabby Chic Look

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Shabby chic is a term to describe a casual, comfortable look that makes use of vintage furniture. It’s not a rigid style but rather, it strikes a balance between your grandmother’s soft furniture and modern sensibilities. Here’s how you can use shabby chic style in decorating your home.

Pastel colors. Shabby chic makes use of delicate colors like pink, soft white, faded green, and muted gray.

Tea-stained fabrics. Collect vintage-style fabrics, even if they’re brand new. To make them look as though they’ve withstood the test of time, you can make the fabric look worn, faded, and soft by staining them with tea.

White painted furniture. Any wooden furniture will look great for this look as long as it’s painted white.

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