Shabby-chic living room: 10 ideas from which to draw inspiration for a romantic home

There are many ways in which the shabby-chic style can be expressed, but there is one, underlaying philosophy: the desire to recreate an atmosphere of romantic times gone by. So, wood, metal, cotton, but also lace, pastel colors and floral prints are the hallmarks of this style.

A shabby-chic living room, for example, is a beautiful thing to behold. Check out some ideas below from which you can draw inspiration:

Shabby-chic style: soft colors dominate in the living room

Light-toned wood, shades of grey and perhaps even weathered furniture: these go very well, for example, with cottons and cords in natural, soft hues.

However, if you prefer a more "decadent" romanticism, then the tones can be a little darker, with many intricate details in the structure of decor and fabrics.

Rustic romance

Repurposing old objects is fundamental in the shabby-chic style: old window frames, for example, will be an asset for this!

Candles and candle holders are iconic for this style. Again, using wood for the holders - perhaps with artfully peeling paint - is a perfect choice.

Floral patterns in a shabby-chic living room

There are arrangements like this that make the living room a wonder: floral patterns, lace, cute decorations but always with a vintage twist. Play with these elements to create such a fabulous, shabby-chic living room.

Curtains with ruffles, bows and other details that enrich the fabric panels, are another element that can give a room a shabby-chic character.

Wood and recycled objects

If you have some recycled wood (or wooden pallets), you can use them to create furniture in the perfect shabby-chic style.

Other objects that are useful in this sense are old shutters. Just like fixtures and doors, they can become decorative elements, or made into pieces of furniture.

Shabby-chic inspirations for the living room

Furnishings help a lot to create the atmosphere of every home. So why not consider scenographic compositions to place on tables and sideboards?

Even the flooring can be a statement of the shabby-chic style.

Would you like to create a shabby-chic living room?