Shebbie chic style in the interior

The term "shebbie chic" (which in English means "shabby chic") appeared in the 80's. The author of the style is Rachel Asheville. She was engaged in decorating old furniture,purchased at flea markets and sales. Rachel created pieces of furniture with a touch of antiquity, made in gentle pastel colors. Her products became more popular, and over time a simple hobby marked the beginning of a new style.

Officially, the history of the style is about 30 years, but do not forget that everything new is a well-forgotten old. The style of the chic chic in the interior combines the features of some other styles - Baroque, Rococo, Vintage, Retro, Victorian style and Provence. The combination of elements of old styles gave birth to a completely new style of interior.

So, what does the interior look like in the style of the chic chic? Let's start with the color scheme. Rachel Asheville was and remains an adherent of light colors - white and pastel shades. That's why In the color range of the style created by her, light shades predominate - different shades of white (from a white-to-white to ivory), tender pink, soft blue, light purple, etc. Gilding can be used as an additional accent.

Textiles are widely used in decoration and accessories. Usually it is not monophonic, but adorned with a gentle, unobtrusive pattern. Especially popular are floral motifs, a barely noticeable cage or strip, angels. The same patterns can be depicted on wallpaper, but often instead of wall-paper with a pattern of a wall simply cover with white plaster (or pasted with wallpaper, simulating plaster).

For the decoration of the room is widely used stucco from polyurethane or gypsum, it is often decorated with gilding. Floors are most often wooden, in qualityflooring can be used artificially aged parquet board. It is allowed to use finishing materials that mimic a tree, but they should look as natural as possible.

Separately it is worth mentioning the furniture, because it occupies a key place in this style. Shebbie chic in the interior involves the use of vintage furniture and furniture in the style of vintage. What is the difference between these types of furniture? Under vintage furniture means really old furniture, whose age is more than one decade. And the furniture in the vintage style is modern furniture, made by hand with the help of special techniques. Most often for aging furniture and accessories in the style of the cheek chic use the technique of decoupage

Usually furniture in the style of "shabby chic" stylizedunder the Baroque or Provence. Welcome convex or carved ornaments, refined and ornate forms. For registration, painting or drawings are used, the colors are mostly light (the upholstered furniture should also have a light or white upholstery). Furniture covers are usually made of soft cotton or flannel, pillows and bedspreads are decorated with ruffles, drapery, lace. Please note that the style is called "shabby chic", which means that the furniture should be at least a shabby time, but still chic and exquisite.

The windows must have curtains. Most often hang single-color white curtains of light fabric, let's say a small floral pattern. Usually curtains in the style of the shebbie chic draped and beautifully complemented by lambrequins and cascades. Please note that to hang curtains of cheap artificial cloth - bad taste!! Also, for interior decoration, you can use light tablecloths and napkins from natural fabrics, guipure or crocheted.

As accessories use various antique products or knick-knacks, trimmed for antiquity: watches, casket, vases, candelabra, etc. The main thing is not to overdo it with accessories, otherwise the interior of the room will resemble an antique shop. To revitalize the interior, you can use, for example, potted flowers or an aquarium. If you put flowers in vases, it is better to give preference to living, not dried.

Interior in the style of a shepherd chic must create the impression of an old grandmother's house, bright and cozy. Of course, to design in this style the whole house is notit is too practical, but you can use it for some one room, say, in the bedroom or in the living room. It perfectly suits young romantic girls and creative people.