26 Charming Shabby Chic Living Room Décor Ideas

charming shabby chic living room decor ideas

Shabby chic style was invented in 1980 by Rachel Ashwell who decided to renovate and restore some old pieces and then understood that they are very charming. Furniture and furnishings are either chosen for their age or new items are distressed to look vintage. Now this style is getting more and more popularity in décor, and that’s no surprising because it’s very chic and cool, it’s especially cool for feminine spaces. Today I’m gonna share some charming shabby chic living rooms that will excite your at first sight.

Coastal shabby chic living room.

Coastal shabby chic living room.

Cottage style living room with a shabby coffee table.

Cottage style living room with a shabby coffee table.

Shabby chic bedroom with serenity blue touches.

Shabby chic bedroom with serenity blue touches.

French style shabby chic living room.

French style shabby chic living room.

Shabby chic whitewashed family room.

Shabby chic whitewashed family room.

All-white shabby chic sitting room.

All-white shabby chic sitting room.

Shabby Chic Living Room Colors And Materials To Use

Re-creating a shabby chic look in your home doesn’t have to be complicated and costly. The style works much better with found objects, vintage furniture and antique-inspired accessories. Opt for pastels, white, buttermilk, beige and dusty and light shades in décor, add vintage floral patterns to give your living room an eye-catchy look. Feminine florals, lacy fabrics and some burlap with ruffles will give your living room a cool shabby look, opt for furniture cover.

Shabby chic living room in neutral colors and white.

Shabby chic living room in neutral colors and white.

Neutral-colored shabby chic room with touches of natural wood.

Neutral-colored shabby chic room with touches of natural wood.

Chic whitewashed shabby chic living room.

Chic whitewashed shabby chic living room.

Whit and buttermilk shabby chic sitting room.

Whit and buttermilk shabby chic sitting room.

Shabby Chic Furniture For Living Rooms

Shabby chic furniture can be bought at flea markets, for cheap, so you needn’t waste a lot of money for that. Another idea is to find or buy some simple furniture and then distress it the way you like: give it a whitewashed and worn look or paint it with pastel colors. Ruffled and lace furniture covers are a characteristic feature of shabby chic style, so sew some or buy ready ones that fit your décor.

Shabby chic white room with pink and blush touches.

Shabby chic white room with pink and blush touches.

All-white shabby chic room with clean lines.

All-white shabby chic room with clean lines.

Mint console table for displaying objects.

Mint console table for displaying objects.

Mint distressed dresser makes an accent.

Mint distressed dresser makes an accent.

Mint metal chest as a coffee table.

Mint metal chest as a coffee table.

Whitewashed distressed coffee table.

Whitewashed distressed coffee table.

Reclaimed wooden table and a white sideboard for a shabby chic room.

Reclaimed wooden table and a white sideboard for a shabby chic room.

Whitewashed shabby chic sideboard.

Whitewashed shabby chic sideboard.

Shabby Chic Style Accessories

This style is all about accessories and decorations, here you just can’t use too many of them. Go to the flea market or your grandma’s garret to find some cool old stuff: statuettes, pictures, angels, various signs and clocks. If they aren’t looking shabby chic, change the looks using whitewash paint, chalkboard pastel paints and then sanding them. Shabby chic picture frames, angel statuettes, fabric heart-shaped sachets, vintage whitewashed clocks and other stuff like will help you to create a desired mood. Get inspired!

Whitewashed shabby suitcase as a coffee table.

Whitewashed shabby suitcase as a coffee table.

Crystal chandeliers, shutters and a shabby frame mirror.

Crystal chandeliers, shutters and a shabby frame mirror.

Wall mantel with pictures and candles displayed.

Wall mantel with pictures and candles displayed.

Faux whitewashed fireplace with an art piece above.

Faux whitewashed fireplace with an art piece above.

Shabby chic whitewashed chest and a framed mirror.

Shabby chic whitewashed chest and a framed mirror.

Shabby picture frames, a small cabinet and some pretty accessories.

Shabby picture frames, a small cabinet and some pretty accessories.

Whitewashed distressed chest for displaying various stuff.

Whitewashed distressed chest for displaying various stuff.

Florals and lanterns for sweet girlish decor.

Florals and lanterns for sweet girlish decor.

Sideboard used for acessories and wall art display.

Sideboard used for acessories and wall art display.