Shabby-chic bedroom: 12 great ideas for furnishing it in a romantic way
The generous use of soft, pastel colors is the hallmark of the shabby-chic style and can turn a bedroom into a truly romantic spot. Reclaimed wood, wrought iron structures, basic materials and soft, pastel fabrics in shades of powder pink, pearl grey and creamy white - these elements define the shabby-chic style.
All of these elements combine and blend seamlessly to create this iconic style which oozes elegance and romance. Check out some shabby-chic furnishing options below:
Iron bed frame
Although the bed frame in a shabby-chic bedroom does not have to be made from wrought iron, using one will certainly not be out of place. Wrought iron headboards and footboards, with the iron usually being painted (and "distressed") in creamy white, gray or some other pale and delicate color. And then, lots of blankets and pillows thrown on top to finish the look!
It will be necessary to balance this vintage look with modern items - like a good, modern mattress. Finding this balance is key to creating a comfortable, functional, shabby-chic bedroom.
Bedframes can be square and "serious", or more curvaceous and romantic: using shabby-chic bedframes are only the first step in achieving the overall look.
A super-romantic dressing table in the bedroom
A shabby-chic master bedroom must have an appropriately-styled dressing table. So, if you can find a dresser like this - and you have the space - don't hesitate to use it.
However, if space is lacking, you can opt to use a truly eye-catching vintage recycling solution: transform an old-fashioned suitcase into a mini dressing table!
Shabby-chic fabrics and curtains
And don't forget that extravagently embroidered bed linen is a hallmark of the shabby-chic style - in pastel colors, of course.
Cottons and similar fabrics can be combined with netting, lace and finely embroidered add-ons. This type of fabric will turn every curtain, bedspread, cushion or blanket into a small masterpiece.
The furnishing accessories of a shabby-chic bedroom
There's no way we can use modern lamps for this style, right? So, chose lampshades that have a vintage look, perhaps even hand-made from cotton, linen or jute/burlap.
But even just a few bows and some lace can suffice!
Around the room, add charming and romantic details and objects that are iconic to this style.
To display photos and pictures, we can resort to creative recycling. Old, worn-out items can be used for this purpose with a bit of imagination.
Old window frames, for example, could easily become custodians of your favorite photos...
... but, if you can find them, fully authentic, Provencal, vintage picture frames will be perfect on the walls - even if they have modern photos displayed inside them!
What is your ideal shabby-chic bedroom?
