| Shabby Chic bedrooms are an expression of who | | | | iron in the drawer pulls, etc. |
| you are and how you choose to relax and unwind. | | | | Do you have room in your space for a comfortable |
| Therein lies the foundation of your shabby chic | | | | reading chair, side table and sweet little lamp? Put a |
| design for the bedroom, whether it be a master | | | | small comfy rug under the pieces, or in front of the |
| suite, guest room or child's room. | | | | chair, to create a special place to relax. |
| Remember that a bedroom, for most, is a place of | | | | Lighting - You can enjoy the lighting experience in |
| rest, relaxation, peace and (thank goodness) stress | | | | shabby chic bedrooms and have fun with a chandelier |
| relief! Always bear that thought in mind while planning | | | | hanging gracefully from the ceiling, crystals sparkling, |
| the design and decor of shabby chic bedrooms. | | | | possibly some soft colors intertwined. Use a dimmer |
| Why? Hold that thought...we'll come back to it shortly. | | | | switch to allow for varying mood lighting. |
| If you are a shabby chic decor lover, you know that | | | | Lamps can have fabric printed shades, soft colors, |
| this is a relaxed and comfortable style with quite a bit | | | | beading, crystals and other such touches. Remember |
| of latitude when it comes to putting the design of | | | | to keep the function of the lighting in mind. It you |
| the room together. | | | | enjoy reading a good book in bed, make sure your |
| Here are some fundamentals to keep in mind for | | | | lamp is not only 'shabby chic' worthy but sheds |
| shabby chic bedrooms: | | | | enough light to read by! |
| Color - white, off white, ivorys and creams are | | | | Bedding - Soft, cushy, mushy, lots of pillows, prints |
| always present in this decor style. Faded rose, blue | | | | and muted colors. |
| and green are most likely going to appear in the color | | | | Window Treatments- Think of graceful, flowing soft |
| palette as well, although you can introduce other | | | | fabric when contemplating the windows in shabby |
| colors and shades as long as they are muted and | | | | chic bedrooms. A white or off white fabric panel |
| subtle. A mix of patterns, such as a soft floral, muted | | | | works very well when the walls are painted a soft |
| stripe, etc. are all part of the shabby chic decor style. | | | | color. For privacy, consider duette shades that can |
| And it's okay to use white and off white or cream | | | | 'disappear' during the day and provide privacy at |
| together in the room. | | | | night. |
| Walls should be painted a soft color that reflects the | | | | Accessories - Here is your opportunity to have fun |
| light coming in through the bedroom windows. An | | | | and bring in the touches that truly express your love |
| eggshell or satin finish will add a slight 'glow' to the | | | | of shabby chic. Family pictures in antique silver |
| space without being too shiny, and it is washable. | | | | frames, candles, some touches of lace (antique if you |
| Whether it is an off white, a rosy tint, faded sage, | | | | can find it), wrought iron accents. |
| etc., just make sure it is soft, soft, soft. Paint the | | | | Use mirrors, reproduction or vintage, in your space. |
| ceiling and trim white or off white. | | | | Small, medium large...combine them to create a collage |
| Floors- Wood floors with area rugs and throw rugs | | | | of interesting finishes and shapes. |
| are a good choice in shabby chic bedrooms. If there | | | | Now, let's come back to the thought of our bedroom |
| is carpeting in the room it should be a light color with | | | | being, above all, a place of rest and relaxation. |
| a soft, short pile. | | | | Shabby chic bedrooms can be designed to create an |
| Furniture - Shabby chic bedrooms are furnished in the | | | | informally elegant look and feel, and be just what |
| same way as other rooms in your shabby chic home, | | | | you need at the end of a long day. |
| and that is with a eye for gently worn, vintage | | | | However, be aware that too much of a good thing |
| pieces. This can be accomplished with reproduction | | | | can lead to a result that may not be what you |
| pieces, true vintage, flea market or pieces that you | | | | intended. If you're not thoughtful and mindful of the |
| have around the house and are going to reuse. | | | | actual function and role of the bedroom, you might |
| Look for pieces that are light in color, or can be | | | | create a flea market look and end up stressing |
| painted and slightly distressed if they are flea market | | | | yourself out with the clutter! |
| finds. And, remember that a matched bedroom set is | | | | So make your selections thoughtfully and place them |
| NOT what you are looking for in this style of decor. | | | | carefully in your shabby chic style bedroom. Your goal |
| Mix and match your pieces, with the consistency | | | | is to create a relaxed, welcoming and casually elegant |
| coming in the color, graceful appearance, touches of | | | | look without it coming off as contrived. |