What is Shabby Chic?

Just like you, here at Oxala we are mad on all things Shabby Chic but where did the style originate from and why is it so popular?

Here is the Oxala guide to all things Shabby Chic

The term originated in Great Britain in the 1980s and reflects the classic furniture found in large country houses that has been weathered or tarnished over time. Shabby chic has a faded elegance, a lived-in look and the feeling of being well-used and well-loved. This vintage style also gives more than a nod to the rustic French country cottage, light, sunny and occasionally with a hint of whimsical chintz.

Shabby chic colours

Colours are generally varying shades of white, creams, pinks and pale pastels of duck-egg blues and faded greens. Painted wooden furniture is often decorated in faded flowers, pretty swags or darling cherubs and are paired with pretty fabrics made of linen or ticking providing the finishing touches to the country cottage look. The result is a stunning home that is clean and bright with a feminine look and a hint of romance that is charmingly welcoming and homely.

The current upcycling trend has jumped onboard the Shabby Chic train and people all over the country can be found sanding, painting and distressing junkyard finds and granny's old furniture.
If do-it-yourself is not for you, here at Oxala we have a fabulous range of ready made Shabby Chic furniture and accessories just waiting to brighten up your home. Although brand new and made to a high quality, our pieces look every bit the real thing and there's something for every room in the house from glorious Shabby Chic beds and bedroom furniture, to kitchen dressers and storage boxes. Complimentary accessories such as our pretty ornate birdcages and candle holders will add the perfect finishing touch to any scheme. To give your home the Shabby Chic look check out our superb range by following the link below...
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