not too shabby...

Okay, you keep hearing about it and nodding your head like you know what it is… shabby chic. Where did it come from? What the heck is it? Here’s the low down. The shabby chic look has two main qualities; items need to appear worn, weathered, distressed and vintage and the colours should provide the space with a light, airy and feminine feel. Shabby chic rooms usually include cotton or linen fabrics with a French romantic flair and furniture pieces where wood has been painted, re-painted and then stripped down a bit so the layers of paint can be admired. The shabby chic look originated in Great Britain and was meant to imitate cottage or country homes. The style should look effortless, elegant, minimal and weathered.

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