What could be more budget friendly than turning your old décor into a chic new interior? Shabby chic decors can be great way to incorporate old antique pieces into new modern interiors. It's sometimes hard to let go of old pieces as significant memories would remain in that specific furniture. It can however be of no use when you would do an upgrade at home. You can also use old wood pieces, jars, and linens to create a shabby chic look at home. It can be a do it yourself project which is budget friendly and can be a great activity if you have kids.
Listed below are tips from Architecture Art Design and HGTV on how to turn incorporate your old antique decors with your modern home design. This will surely give you a trip down memory lane as is shabby chic design is light and breezy that would remind you of a cool summer breeze.
Subtle Paint Colors
Light colors are often used in this concept as it gives a subtle classy feel towards the interiors. White, cream and mocha is quite popular for interiors that are using the shabby chic design. Distressed cupboard, doors and tables complement the motif as well.
Recycle
You can use the old plank in your back yard as shelves, or the old laced linen as a table cloth. Recycling is part of the whole shabby chic idea. Mason jars are quite popular with shabby chic concept as it can have several purposes. Using candles can be of great help too.
DIY
The whole concept is great for DIY activities. Re-paining and knitting is a common DIY activity being used when applying the design. Buying old bird cages from thrift stores and repainting it can add a nice touch on the room. Old coffee tables can look new after it is repainted with a vintage look .
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