Shabby chic style is one of the most popular trends that can make your room to look elegant. Some people think that to look stylish you need to have money but that is not the case. Shabby chic decor exhibit the aged style to make your house adorable. Well, in this article I will share some DIY tips that you can try today with a minimal budget to achieve shabby chic decor. Read on and find out.
Modify the furniture with shabby design
The shabby chic decor is a transformative style that when used will make your furniture appear a little bit aged. All you need to do is to apply paint on your furniture and pass sandpaper over it to leave some scratched surfaces. During such a time you might have to be liberal with the kids.
Embrace craftsmanship
Craftsmanship is among the top-notch consideration when it comes to the shabby chic design. You might need to combine the subtle brushstroke designs and distressed wood on your upholstery. The chalky prints on the cushions set some dynamic look that brings out some handcrafted feel. Wooden furniture with antique effects can be the best option for your floor.
Accessories
The clear glass cans are very instrumental if you want to achieve shabby design at a small budget. They can be used to hold cotton balls and in the kitchen, you can use some of them to stack cookies, hold tea leaves, salt, and pepper. Additionally, it can also work great in your living room. You need to arrange them well and put some flowers or apply colorful spray paint. Aged and whimsical things can also be placed in it to bring out a vintage design.
Additionally, you can also make a candle holder in a shabby chic design and place it in the living room. If you have some plastic trophies they can be very useful especially if you want to design a shabby chic base.