A Guide to Shabby Chic

Popular in family homes of the 1980s and ‘90s, shabby chic is all about warmth and comfort. This informal style incorporates rustic and vintage furnishings with plenty of comforting materials to create a warm and inviting space. Full of soft, feminine touches, shabby chic is cozy, classic, and a little bit romantic.

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Shabby chic is primarily focused on creating a warm, lived-in look. Key to this is rustic, timeworn furniture that looks like it has a long history, and will withstand the test of time for future generations.

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A shabby chic home avoids being overly neat and tidy. From bookcases lined with well-read books to shelves filled with family heirlooms, it’s a kind of curated clutter that makes a home feel lived-in.

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Furnishings will often have raw, rustic finishes, with rough textures and weathered wood that give the furniture a one-of-a-kind feeling. This might be through genuine antique pieces, or recreated by adding distressed finishings to new furniture.

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There are plenty of soft, feminine touches in the shabby chic style. Delicate florals and pastel colors echo across textiles, wallpapers, and upholstery throughout the home.

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Shabby chic is also a little bit eclectic, with a bohemian edge. A mix of patterns, textures, and colors come together in every room, with plenty of collectibles and mismatched objects on display.

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Create the soft and warm feeling of shabby chic interiors with layered textiles. Cushions piled high, scattered throws, overflowing quilts, and cozy trimmings come together in living rooms and bedrooms to create this inviting, lived-in look.