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How To Decorate Your Room With Shabby Chic Furniture
It can easily be considered that shabby chic furniture is something of an oxymoron, since furniture which is chic is often not considered to be the same as furniture which is shabby. Chic often implies elegance and class, whilst shabby may suggest, well, shabby really.
But more than ever before shabby chic furniture is something which a great many of us are looking to introduce into our refurbished and redesigned rooms in order to help create a truly stylish room bursting with character and elegance.
When most people consider the idea of shabby chic furniture it tends to largely be French furniture which is perceived and purchased. But in fact the concept of shabby chic started in Britain, not France. The phrase ‘shabby chic’ was coined in the 80s, since when it has grown massively in popularity, and is today a style of interior decor and furnishing which suits rooms of almost any size. Living rooms large enough to host a reasonably entertaining second division football match can certainly carry the shabby chic look extremely well, but then so can small, modestly sized living rooms, bedrooms and even bathrooms.
Today one of the reasons why many people consider shabby chic furniture to be associated with French furniture is because of the charm, style, elegance and character of the traditional French chateaux. The reason that shabby chic furniture works so well is because it implies a sense of classic styling, just as many older stately homes had an abundance of expensive and beautifully designed and constructed furniture which had often been handed down through the generations.
The fact that this old furniture had become a little worn, and perhaps shabby, in no way detracted from the essence of quality which was unmistakable. The shabby chic furniture available today may not have been handed down through generations nor be much older than your mobile phone, but is achieves the same effect extremely well. And at a minute fraction of the price that genuine antique furniture is likely to sell for.
Although shabby chic furniture is available in a variety of colours, styles and wood effects, those looking for French furniture will almost inevitably find themselves acquiring items of furniture and furnishings which are white, cream and decorated with a little gold. These are classic colours which are suited perfectly to a wide range of rooms.
Shabby chic furniture and French furniture works brilliantly in the bedroom when done properly, creating a calming, elegant and very stylish look relatively easily. By combining a few choice pieces of French furniture such as a bed, armoire and perhaps a dressing table with traditional French items such as large, ornate mirrors, chandeliers and suitable bedding, cushions and curtains it is possible to completely transform a bedroom for a relatively modest budget.
But here’s the rub. Because it is easy to make the mistake of focusing on the work ‘shabby’ rather than on both the words ‘shabby’ and ‘chic’ together. Shabby furniture which is cheap, knocked about and of relatively poor quality will certainly add something to the room, but hardly what you’re looking for. Today we are fortunate to be able to enjoy a wide selection of shabby chic furniture and French furniture available online, helping to inject something of the classic French chateaux into our own homes.
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $5,292.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $4,536.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $4,536.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $4,536.00 |
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Shabby tufted Chic Louis XV Corbeille Antoinette French $3,900.00 |
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ELEGANT NEW FRENCH STYLE MAISON ROYALE MAHOGANY/CANE KING BED,VERY CHIC! $3,850.00 |
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ELEGANT NEW FRENCH STYLE MAISON ROYALE MAHOGANY/CANE KING BED,VERY CHIC! $3,850.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $3,780.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $3,780.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $3,780.00 |
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Vintage French Chic Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Burlap Daybed Sofa Ornate $3,495.00 |
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Antique Marble Table 4 Pc Set Carved Cherubs Pink French Country Chic not Shabby $3,600.00 |
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Shabby Eloquence &FRENCH Chic Paris Apartment Sophia Bed Tufted European Linen $3,450.00 |
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Antique Dining Chairs TABLE Cameo~Back~Romantic~Vintage~French~Cottage~Chic~Red $3,400.00 |
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Vintage French Chic Louis XVI Style Elegant Blue Daybed Sofa Ornate Burlap $3,145.00 |
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Splendor Cane Bedroom Set Country French Shabby Chic Style Gorgeous $3,250.00 |
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ISAAC MAIMON “COFFEE SHOP CHIC” FRENCH WOMEN TALKING ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS $3,250.00 |
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GORGEOUS FRENCH STYLE LEATHER OLIVE OAK FRAME SOFA, 78”WIDE,SO CHIC! $2,950.00 |
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SHABBY CHIC French Loveseat $2,950.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $2,940.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $2,940.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $2,940.00 |
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75 x 54 VENETIAN MIRROR, Hollywood Regency GLAM French Shabby Vintage Chic, NEW! $2,849.05 |
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80 x 47 VENETIAN MIRROR, Hollywood Regency GLAM French Shabby Vintage Chic, NEW! $2,849.05 |
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Splendor Cane Bedroom Set Country French Shabby Chic Style Gorgeous $2,762.50 |
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STORE COUNTER Antique FRENCH old restaurant desk reception cottage chic shabby $2,400.00 |
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55 x 35 VENETIAN MIRROR, Hollywood Regency GLAM French Shabby Vintage Chic, NEW! $2,659.05 |
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CHIC SHABBY FRENCH STYLE LIMED GREY OAK SILK SOFA/BENCH/,7.5′FT WIDE! $2,450.00 |
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GORGEOUS FRENCH STYLE LEATHER OLIVE OAK FRAME SETTEE,SO CHIC! $2,400.00 |
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ELEGANT NEW FRENCH STYLE MAISON ROYALE MAHOGANY/CANE DRESSER W/MIRROR,SO CHIC! $2,395.00 |
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Murano Style Clear Venetian Glass 12 Light Chandelier Hollywood French Chic $2,328.00 |
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91″ Louis extension Dining Table French White solid hardwood Beautiful chic SALE $2,000.00 |
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SHABBY CHIC French Chair $2,316.00 |
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CLEAR Venetian Glass, MURANO Style, 12 Light Chandelier, Hollywood, French Chic $2,279.05 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $2,268.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $2,268.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $2,268.00 |
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Parchment Finish Mahogany Antiqued Chic French Reclaimed Top Martelle New 73″L $2,199.00 |
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CHIC SHABBY FRENCH STYLE PARIS NATURAL LINEN,GREY OAK SOFA,93”WIDE! $2,135.00 |
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Shabby Cottage Chic Cream and Gold Gilt French Vintage Louis Vanity Table Ornate $1,895.00 |
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CHIC SHABBY FRENCH STYLE ADRIANA LINEN OLIVE OAK FRAME SOFA,SO CHIC! $2,100.00 |
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CHIC SHABBY FRENCH STYLE AUBERGINE BROWN 100% LINEN SOFA,76”W! $2,100.00 |
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CHIC SHABBY FRENCH STYLE 100% HEMP LINEN LIMED GREY OAK SOFA,85”W! $2,075.00 |
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CHIC SHABBY FRENCH STYLE NATURAL 100% LINEN SOFA,85”W! $2,075.00 |
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French Country Island Bar furniture pine old st Paris cottage store chic counter $1,895.00 |
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AMAZING French Vintage Chic Petite Blue Armoire with Cane Doors Louis SHABBY $1,795.00 |
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CHANEL DISTRESSED LEATHER TRENCH COAT***MINIMALIST FRENCH CHIC LONG JACKET*F42 $1,990.00 |
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Set of (4) Vintage French Tolix Chairs – Industrial Chic! $1,800.00 |
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CHIC SHABBY FRENCH STYLE OAK 100% LINEN SOFA,70”W! $1,900.00 |
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CHIC SHABBY FRENCH STYLE LEATHER MEDALLION SETTEE,61.5”LONG. $1,875.00 |
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Shabby Vintage Chic Cream Beige French Louis Vanity Cane Oval Mirror Ornate $1,595.00 |
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58 W x 50 H VENETIAN MIRROR, French Parisian Shabby Vintage Chic, NEW & LARGE! $1,804.05 |
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91″ Tall LEANING Venetian Mirror, Parisian CHIC Shabby Vintage French, LARGE! $1,804.05 |
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CHIC SHABBY FRENCH STYLE BIRCH WOOD LINEN CLUB CHAIR,27”WIDE. $1,795.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $1,760.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $1,760.00 |
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Pre-order/Custom made Fine Elegant Classic CHIC Real French AUBUSSON WEAVE RUG $1,760.00 |
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KING or Double WHITE Black or cream French ROCOCO Bed shabby chic CUSTOM MADE $946.84 |
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46 x 33 VENETIAN MIRROR, Hollywood Regency GLAM French Shabby Vintage Chic, NEW! $1,709.05 |
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CLEAR Venetian Glass, MURANO Style, 9 Light Chandelier, Hollywood, French Chic! $1,709.05 |
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Chicago Metallic Commercial II Non-Stick Perforated French Bread Pan $13.38 The perforated design of this French Bread Pan promotes even browning and a crisper crust on fresh or frozen breads. Heavy-gauge steel with SilverStone non-stick surface for easy release and cleanup. 16″ x 8″ x 3″….. |
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Bodum Brazil 8 cup French Press Coffee Maker, 34 oz, Black The Brazil French Press coffee maker, designed in the early 80′s, was our first coffee maker and quickly became a symbol of what Bodum stands for. Attractive and functional design at an affordable price The Brazil has an ultra-light, heat-resistant borosilicate glass beaker and a polypropylene handle and base, which make the Brazil easy to use and easy to clean. The 3-part stainless steel plunger … |
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Black Toile Contact Paper $8.32 This tastefully designed Black White Toile Contact Paper would be great for decorating any horizontal or vertical surface. Tough, durable and repels stains. Wipes clean easily. It could be used for a variety of projects. Each roll features an easy-to-peel liner and an adhesive that allows it to be repositioned during installation without leaving a sticky residue. It’s easy to apply, easy to remove… |
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Treasure Island $14.93 For many people, this 1934 version is the definitive Treasure Island: the great chemistry between Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper, the rousing pirate anthems, and the stubborn parrot on the shoulder. The pairing of the actors was a cinch, coming three years after their tremendously popular teaming in The Champ. Cooper plays Jim Hawkins, the English boy who discovers a treasure map amongst the po… |
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C’est Chic! French Girl Singers of the 1960s $12.00 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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All in One $7.13 GILBERTO BEBEL ALL IN ONE… |
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Shabby Cottage Chic Cast Iron Wall Hooks (set of 3) $12.00 This set of 3 hooks has white chippy paint and has the cottage chic look that is so popular right now. Use them in a row or place them around your house for extra storage in every little nook. Screws not included…. |
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Shabby Elegance Scrollwork Candleholder $16.95 …….. |
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Walls (Hardcover) $34.52 An acclaimed French interior designer and historian showcases some of the best decorative wall designs from around the world, in book with 300 full-color photos. By the author of French Chic. |
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French Country Chic (Paperback) $15.32 40 simple sewing, patchwork, appliqu? and embroidery projects Be inspired by classic French chic with vintage lace, floral fabric and beautiful embellishments.Easy-to-follow instructions for charming projects, such as table linen, sli… |