Shabby-chic (English shabby - well-worn, shabby) is the name of the style in the interior, decor, fashion. The name itself can literally be translated as “worn shine” or “shabby chic”, which reflects its essence. This is a very young style, born in the late 80s of the twentieth century. Its author is Rachel Ashwell.
The essence of the style is that the furniture, interior items are artificially aged. Shabby chic - shabby chic. Objects can be both old-fashioned and new, painted mostly in light pastel colors and wiped in places, with delicate roses or birds, or no drawings at all, a lot of delicate textiles, napkins, pillows, bedspreads, chair covers and armchairs.
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The main elements of the style Chebbi-chic:
The concept of shabby chic came to us from the UK, where this style originated in the 80s of the last century. Initially, chebbi chic related to the decoration of country houses in a rustic style.
Recall that for England, rustic style is just a Victorian style. Simply put, thrifty Englishmen bought houses either with furniture, or bought things at flea markets, repaired, painted them again, and so on. These are the most often painted in bright pastel colors cabinets, dressers, chairs and tables with cracked and peeling paint to such an extent That you can see the original material from which they are made. These are pillows and bedspreads, independently sewn from a yellowed good-quality Damascus into a floral pattern and simply family heirlooms. As a result, a new style of home decoration was created with things supported, faded and even defective, but at the same time high-quality, in contrast to the glossy, glossy pop Victorian style with rosettes on new frills and bows on silk curtains.
At about the same time, a growing interest in historical styles in the interior began to appear in society. And decorators are faced with a new problem. Even accurately made copies of samples of antique furniture, looked in general, the interior is artificial, even fake. Antique itself is a very expensive treat. A well-preserved antiques are also very rare. As a result, masters began to use various techniques and methods of artificially aging things, or, more simply, imitation antiques.
It is now magazines and books are full of articles about how and with what varnish it is necessary to cover a thing, so that it naturally cracks, than you need to rub a pre-glazed surface until you get the effect of a patina, or in which acid to keep the crystal so that it darkens. Then the modern trend was headed by the decorator Rachel Ashevel, whom we owe the name “chebbi-chic”. She bought old things at “flea markets”, brought them order and sold them through the e-shop with the same name with great success all over the world.
A great influence on the style of chebbi-chic had a vintage style. Vintage (from French vintage - a wine of long-term aging) is a direction based on a combination of modern and old, and sometimes even antique items in the interior. Shabby chic can be called a vintage turned inside out, as the décor in the style of shabby chic implies some protest of excessive luxury.
At the moment, vintage, retro, chebbi-chic, which is generally the same, have their own fashionable turnover and their own subst. One of the last is the 50th, 60th and 80th style Chebbi interiors with analog appliances, eclecticism and Chebbi ethno. Also, however, there is a clear tendency for lovers of antiquity to prefer, so to speak, “authentic vintage”, that is, things of the style that their Homeland once was famous for. For England - Victorian, France - Provencal and Louis 14 style, Italy - Tuscan, Greece - antique, for our allied countries - Russian modern (art nouveau), Soviet art deco and 60s.
Furniture, household utensils and decorative elements are made in light, pastel colors, mainly in white, pale pink, ivory, pale blue. Light floral motifs are characteristic, mainly roses and angels. From geometric patterns, a slightly visible cell or strip is allowed.
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Furniture and utensils are decorated in such a way as to give the impression of an old, "with a touch of time." Various techniques are used for this, from crackle to fraying by the “paraffin method”. The furniture may even be torn or broken, as long as it looks as if it was inherited from your ancestors who lived in the last century; wicker furniture will also complement the interior. The highlight of the chebbi-chic style in the interior can be an old chest of drawers and a rocking chair by a shabby fireplace.
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Chebbi-chic walls: Roughly processed and unevenly painted walls that are specially aged will look good. With the wallpaper to achieve the desired effect will be a little more difficult. Tearing off the pieces, of course, is not necessary, but the old-format wallpaper, say under the haze of old textiles, will be most welcome. Perfectly complement the style chebbi-chic mural in the form of painting on plaster.
Chebbi-chic ceiling: artificially aged with peeling whitewash effect. Grayish ceiling color will match the style of chebbi-chic. Also complement the stucco classic styles, again aged (can be gilded).
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Chebbi chic style floor: better than wood from aged parquet. Of course, you can use the old parquet, imitating natural wood, but here it’s already a matter of walking around. A floor made of old and even split tiles is also suitable, however, the view split for many is a bad superstitious sign.
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Decor in the style of chebbi-chic: also antique. Antique clocks, bronze, faded paintings in old frames, old TVs, gramophones, vases, candelabra, antique telephone, various small objects of past eras, even a rusty iron on coals. Flowers are enlivened in the interior, but again in aged pots or even boxes. Since the Chebbi-chic interior does not express a particular style, those whose “aging” expresses your chosen style will serve as decoration objects. There may be aged country objects, and various different classic styles.
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There are several options for home design in the style of shebbi-chic. Consider them in order.
Shebbi-chic is built on a light background: beige, pink, white and so on. Colors should be as close to white as possible. You can choose several shades of white and successfully use in the interior. You can optionally make your shade by mixing color paint with white. However, remember that your goal is gracefully aged things.
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There is a fine line between comfort and beauty that is hard not to disturb. But in the style of Chebbi-chic, they are easy to combine. Choose a few strict accessories or jewelry. In addition, make sure that the things that are designed to decorate the room, not too force it and not “cheapen” the interior. Negligence in the style of chebbi chic is impossible. If you want to make a bedroom for a child, it will be more difficult. Especially if the child is a boy: children's designers, cars and robots will constantly break the harmony. However, a well-thought-out design of a children's bedroom for a girl will surely please your princess.
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Give old things a new life. It’s great if you can make old-fashioned furniture or home decoration with your own hands. Moreover, today there are many benefits on this. A little aged luxury adds a sense of uniqueness and individuality that you can’t buy at a furniture store. Instead of buying a new bedspread, take out the old, grandma's. Searches in antique stores and flea markets will be crowned with success.
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Forget about new dressers, bedside tables and chairs. Instead, try finding antique furniture that will complement your bedroom interior. An old wardrobe or an old chair will not disturb the finer points of style. It is not necessary to choose light colored furniture, other shades will also look good.
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Put a beautiful crocheted lace napkin on the bedside cabinet. Photographs placed in a beautiful silver frame, darkened by time. Look in the antique shops forged items: candlesticks, picture frames, chandeliers, decorative flowers.
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Probably the most interesting and exciting option is to play the role of a collector and decorator. As is well known, stylish people are usually not rich, but all that they do is they do with glitter. Collecting vintage furniture and accessories can save a lot of money. You should start with your own relatives and friends, purchase only what you really like, what makes you feel good. Soberly assess your capabilities, if, for example, the thing impressed you, but it would take a lot of time and effort to restore it, then perhaps you should leave it “for later”. As a result, you will be able to fill your house with objects “with character”, the history of which can be told for hours.
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In any case, it should be remembered - the chebbi-chic style prefers fashion to a demonstration of quality and good taste in everything.
Shabby-chic in the interior - a combination of two incompatible concepts - beauty and shabby. The style takes inspiration from antiques, and beats it with the same antique finish.
The chebbi-chic style is not afraid to show defects as a result of the ruthlessness of time in relation to objects, but on the contrary, it demonstrates it openly. Do not confuse the interior in the style of Chebbi-chic with the house of junk shop. Shebbi-chic style uses traditional, high-quality things from natural materials. The old of such items only increases them in price.
Design in the style of chebbi-chic can be called bold. Such an interior solution is not suitable for everyone, and even in this style one room or thematic section of the house is more often executed than the whole apartment or house. Chebbi-chic style will suit people with an artistic start, creators, photographers, artists, or studios.
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