Inspired by British homes decorated from the early 1900’s to the 1950’s, the shabby chic home look is charmingly vintage – on a budget. The biggest feature with shabby chic design is old-world pieces that have been whitewashed. The main colours in shabby chic décor are pure white, cream, and soft pastels (think yellows, pinks, and greens). Shimmery chandeliers and floral prints top off this quaint, cottage-esque look.

It’s incredibly simple to put this look together, so why not look through the following different room types and get the shabby chic home style going in your household?

Shabby Chic Home Design: Living Room

There are so many décor options that give off a shabby chic vibe. Look for comfy, neutral-hued couches, floral slipcovers, distresses tables, and a vintage-looking armoire.

Stanley Furniture Portofino Ivory End Table

Stanley Furniture Portofino Ivory Coffee Table

Wynwood Hampton Cove Rectangular White Cocktail Table with Glass Inserts

Klaussner Furniture Treasures White TV Armoire

Sure Fit Chloe Box Seat Wing Slipcover

Sure Fit Lexington Box Seat Loveseat Slipcover

Distinction Leather Ashley Sofa (multiple finishes)

Van Gogh Designs Kate Modern Contempary Sofa

Shabby Chic Home Design: Dining Room

Dine in style by infusing the shabby chic look into your dining room. All you’ll need to get the look is a whitewashed dining table, a floral print rug, a bejewelled chandelier, and a place to display your china or collectibles.

Klaussner Furniture Treasures 7 Piece Dining Set

Couristan Covington Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Collection – Floral Paisley/Neutrals-Blue

Couristan Covington Indoor/Outdoor Area Patterned Rug Collection – Florencia/Beige

AF Lighting Belinda Four Light Chandelier

ELK Lighting Princess Silver Chandelier

American Drew Camden China Cabinet

Howard Miller Preston Vanilla White Display Curio Cabinet

Home Styles Furniture Antique White Pedestal Dining Table Set

Shabby Chic Home Design: Bedroom

If you like the idea of shabby chic, but you’re not into your entire home being decorated in its style, then save it for your bedroom! It’s a comfy, cozy look that gives your bedroom a feminine, romantic feel. 

Hillsdale House Wilshire Antique White Single Bedside Dresser

Hillsdale Wilshire Antique White Metal Bed

Lexington Long Cove 5 Shelf Bayville Barrister Bookcase with 6 Sliding Glass Doors in Shell White Finish

Lexington Long Cove Newport Carved Poster Bed in Shell White

Charister Home Fashion Mirabella Comforter

Mystic Valley Traders Arboretum Sprout European Pillow Sham

Van Gogh Designs Terry Chair and a Half

Shabby Chic Home Design: Girl’s Room

There isn’t a better place to showcase the shabby chic style than a little girl’s room! The bright white furniture will make her feel like a princess, and decorating with pastels comes naturally in a girl’s bedroom.

Lea Emma’s Treasures White Girls Bed

Lea Emma’s Treasures Childrens Bedroom Vanity Table with Mirror

Young America by Stanley Isabella White Bunk Bed

Young America Isabella Half Round Pure White Girls Nightstand

Some final décor tips that follow the shabby chic home design look:

Since the look is all about antiques, scour your local flea market, garage sales, or your grandparent’s attic for vintage pieces and accessories.

Be creative and use everyday objects to decorate. Old mirrors can become coffee tabletops or serving trays, and old postcards or advertisements can be framed and hung on the wall as art. Shabby chic is all about home décor on a budget, so look for unique ways to be stylish and save money at the same time.

Since most of your furniture will be white, don’t worry about clashing colours when it comes to accessorizing. All of your focal point pieces, like bookshelves and coffee tables, will be whitewashed, so they can easily go with any objects you decorate with. Shabby chic isn’t necessarily about matching – collect all the knick-knacks you want to display and don’t worry about any colour coordination. It’s difficult to go over-the-top with this design style.

Shabby chic furniture is a fun, charismatic, and timeless way to decorate, so don’t be afraid to give it a shot!

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

            Finally it’s time to ditch your dreary, heavy winter décor! Summer is here and the feeling is light and breezy. Why not update your home with the same feel using summer decor? And who says you have to spend a lot? I have put together a list of 5 inexpensive summer design pieces to get your living space decorated for those long summer days.

1. Southern Enterprises Centerpiece Wall Art Summer Decor (Price: $21.00)

            You can always put a real vase of flowers in your home, but they only end up lasting a week or two. The solution? Instead of constantly refilling your flower vase, Southern Enterprises’ hand-painted metal version easily mounts on your wall, and stays fresh for the whole summer. It’s a quick and easy way to bring life into a room – just like traditional flowers.

2. Cotton Tale Lazy Days Pillow Pack Summer Decor (Price: $21.60)

            Looking for a way to freshen up your bed or sofa? Decorative pillows simply need to be placed on your comforter or corners of the sofa seat, and they give furnishings a brand new look! Cotton Tale’s soft blue and yellow pillow pack represent the lazy lounging days of summer, and make your living room or bedroom a warm and inviting space.

3. Linon Water Hyachinth Checker Square Mirror Summer Decor (Price: $50.00)

            Nothing says summer more than natural, exotic fiber furnishings. Native to South America, water hyacinth is an extremely renewable fiber source because it grows very quickly. Plus, it gives off a tropical vibe to any room. Putting a mirror up is an easy way to open up a living space – the reflection gives an appearance of a bigger space.

4. Sure Fit Duck T-Cushion Chair Slipcover in Claret Summer Decor (Price: $35.00)

            Has your old club chair or recliner been looking a little tired lately? Instead of going out and buying a replacement, invest in a good-quality slipcover for around 1/10th of the price! Summer is the season of bold, bright colours, so don’t be afraid to choose something strong-hued, like Sure Fit’s crimson slipcover. It’s made of 100% cotton, so it’s machine washable just in case of a spill.

5. P3 Glow Crystal Led Bulb Summer Decor (Price: $19.95)

            Just in case your outdoor space needs a little brightening up, these crystal LED bulb lights from P3 Glow should do the trick. They’re made with hand-blown glass and have a crackled finish, giving them intricate detail. Plus, they change colours when lit, so it’s like a mini light show as they line you backyard pathway or illuminate your patio.

Total Amount Spent: $147.55

Stay tuned for more budget summer decor ideas Nicolette Interior Design Diva