This wonderful mix of elements of English cottages, French chateaux, Tuscan villas and Mediterranean houses exists only a couple of decades, but captured the hearts and entered the homes of many connoisseurs of the most luxurious interiors. Shabby chic is not a word but a lifestyle, romantic with careless attitude to things. Sometimes it is even called ‘shabby elegance’

FABRICS

Very gentle and romantic, this style creates its image on the subtle combination of tulle fabrics with a rustic lace, satin frills and handmade embroidery with floral ornamentation.

FURNITURE

Vintage, painted in several layers furniture with clear scuffmarks, upholstered in natural fabric best of all reflects the romantic mood of those who prefer shabby chic style.

DECOR TIPS

• lights for your home décor can be found at any European flea market: look for the chandeliers with glass or crystal pendants or lampshades of frosted glass with an aged bronze header
• There at the market also look for the porcelain figurines, light colored tableware with delicate floral décor, painted metal accessories that will add a special charm to the shabby chic style interior.