Shabby chic bedroom can be yours

Shabby chic is an interesting home decorating style. It's almost as if you are trying to give your home a haphazard look, slightly worn out, a little bit mis-matched, traditional with a twist. Originally seen in European country homes that were expensive to keep up, shabby chic was borne out of the necessity to keep home decor costs to a minimum.

Certain design elements are associated with shabby chic: fringe and tassels, different types and patterns of fabric used in the same room, distressed surfaces, and flea market finds.

After the break, we'll reveal a few tips and tricks to help you get this look on your own.




If you are trying to create this look in your sleeping area, Sue Pelley of the Decorating Den has some tips for creating a shabby chic bedroom:

• Add fringe to table skirts, bed skirts, pillows, and curtains.
• Use texture with fabrics and rugs to get that shabby style.
• Combine neutrals with black.
• Different materials, such as wood and metals, should be used.

Visit the complete article for all of her tips and to see more photographs of Sue's shabby chic bedroom design.

It seems easy enough to get this look on your own, on a budget. Shop the remnants table in your local fabric store to get the different textured and patterned fabrics, and make pillows and window treatments yourself. With a little bit of sewing, you can make a shabby chic bedroom haven of your own!

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