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Shabby chic decor ideas on a budget

Last Updated on 11/05/2023

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Discover beautiful shabby chic decor ideas on a budget through inspiring mood boards and pretty findings with a romantic French country aesthetic.

Are you looking for ways to bring the charm and beauty of shabby chic into your home without breaking the bank? Look no further! We’ll show you how to decorate your home with beautiful shabby chic decor ideas on a budget. From inspiring mood boards to pretty findings with a romantic French country aesthetic, we’ll help you discover the perfect pieces that will make your house feel like a home. So let’s get started and learn how to create an inviting and cozy atmosphere in your home with shabby chic decor on a budget.

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What does shabby chic mean?


The word shabby alone doesn’t promise more than poor condition through extended use or lack of care; but if one adds the word chic beside it, it immediately takes a new meaning. That’s when images of cottage-style decor, soft and opulent, recycling old and antique, come to mind, to decorate large country houses, inspired by an old French decorating style.

The World of Interiors magazine took the credit for the shabby chic term in 1980. Influenced by Mediterranean cultures such as Provence, Tuscany, and Greece, shabby chic became extremely popular in the US in the ’90s using an eclectic mix of decorating styles.

photo by Ali Inay via unsplash.com
photo by Ali Inay via unsplash.com


What is the shabby chic decor?


The shabby chic aesthetic has a feminine character. It adopts a romantic decorating style and tries to achieve an elegant and artistic effect without losing its soft, comfortable, and inviting character. It is not a coincidence that the original shabby chic interiors were usually considered works of art since they became popular again during the 1980s by modern Bohemians and artisans.  (source:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shabby_chic). So, let’s find out some of the important elements that could define the shabby chic style.



Shabby chic decor ideas on a budget

Recycled old furniture and antique pieces

Firstly, the shabby chic decor is characterized by antique pieces and the distressing finish on wooden surfaces. It’s also about heavily painted furniture with many layers. And, there are motifs on surfaces like depicting flower swags and garlands, cherubs.

shabby chic furniture mood board - Shabby chic decor ideas on a budget
mood board by Joanna_ARTbyJWP via polyvore.com


Fabrics

Cotton and linens, chenille bedspreads, and bark cloth fabric pillows. Pure whites, beige, and worn or bleached-out pastel colors. Vintage floral patterns and anything with roses in the design. Cotton ticking patterns or linen in earth tones. Soft neutral hues such as sky blue rose pink and beige tones.

shabby chic bedroom decor mood board - Shabby chic decor ideas on a budget
mood board by Joanna_ARTbyJWP via polyvore.com


Rococo lighting

Hints from French-style interior design and rococo lighting are also another characteristic of shabby chic decor. And, wall paneling also gives the rustic farmhouse aesthetic of French Provence.

Shabby chic decor mood board - Shabby chic decor ideas on a budget
bedroom layout by Joanna_ARTbyJWP via polyvore.com

From my part, I really like it – especially beach cottage chic – not only because it’s cozy without losing its eclectic characteristics, but also because it gives the inspiration for so many DIY projects and crafts. Here is an inspirational Shabby Chic board that I curated for Hometalk, this amazing community for home improvement and DIY. I hope you will find them interesting and useful!


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