How To Decorate Your Room With Shabby Chic Furniture
It can easily be considered that shabby chic furniture is something of an oxymoron, since furniture which is chic is often not considered to be the same as furniture which is shabby. Chic often implies elegance and class, whilst shabby may suggest, well, shabby really.
But more than ever before shabby chic furniture is something which a great many of us are looking to introduce into our refurbished and redesigned rooms in order to help create a truly stylish room bursting with character and elegance.
When most people consider the idea of shabby chic furniture it tends to largely be French furniture which is perceived and purchased. But in fact the concept of shabby chic started in Britain, not France. The phrase ‘shabby chic’ was coined in the 80s, since when it has grown massively in popularity, and is today a style of interior decor and furnishing which suits rooms of almost any size. Living rooms large enough to host a reasonably entertaining second division football match can certainly carry the shabby chic look extremely well, but then so can small, modestly sized living rooms, bedrooms and even bathrooms.
Today one of the reasons why many people consider shabby chic furniture to be associated with French furniture is because of the charm, style, elegance and character of the traditional French chateaux. The reason that shabby chic furniture works so well is because it implies a sense of classic styling, just as many older stately homes had an abundance of expensive and beautifully designed and constructed furniture which had often been handed down through the generations.
The fact that this old furniture had become a little worn, and perhaps shabby, in no way detracted from the essence of quality which was unmistakable. The shabby chic furniture available today may not have been handed down through generations nor be much older than your mobile phone, but is achieves the same effect extremely well. And at a minute fraction of the price that genuine antique furniture is likely to sell for.
Although shabby chic furniture is available in a variety of colours, styles and wood effects, those looking for French furniture will almost inevitably find themselves acquiring items of furniture and furnishings which are white, cream and decorated with a little gold. These are classic colours which are suited perfectly to a wide range of rooms.
Shabby chic furniture and French furniture works brilliantly in the bedroom when done properly, creating a calming, elegant and very stylish look relatively easily. By combining a few choice pieces of French furniture such as a bed, armoire and perhaps a dressing table with traditional French items such as large, ornate mirrors, chandeliers and suitable bedding, cushions and curtains it is possible to completely transform a bedroom for a relatively modest budget.
But here’s the rub. Because it is easy to make the mistake of focusing on the work ‘shabby’ rather than on both the words ‘shabby’ and ‘chic’ together. Shabby furniture which is cheap, knocked about and of relatively poor quality will certainly add something to the room, but hardly what you’re looking for. Today we are fortunate to be able to enjoy a wide selection of shabby chic furniture and French furniture available online, helping to inject something of the classic French chateaux into our own homes.
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Shabby Vintage Style Chic French Distressed Cream Metal Mantel Clock Cheval Noir $19.75 |
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Shabby Paris French Chic Distressed Ivory Round Wall Clock Iron 24″x 2 1/2″x 24″ $149.99 |
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Shabby Vintage French Inspired CHIC Distressed Ivory Round Wall Clock Iron 24″ $149.99 |
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Large Wood Black French Country Chic Wall Hanging Clock $79.00 |
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Shabby French Chic Vintage Style Metal Plaque Cafe A New York Sign Wall Clock $25.26 |
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Shabby Vintage Style Chic French Distressed Cream Mantel Clock $22.89 |
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NEW Lovely Large Chateau Distressed French Chic Metal Clock Crown Detail RRP £80 $47.38 |
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FRENCH COUNTRY Fern WALL CLOCK Black Cottage Chic 10″ $24.70 |
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FRENCH COUNTRY PARIS CHIC “LOUIS LENIEL” WALL CLOCK BY TIMEWORKS $105.60 |
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Hanging Clock Pendulum Fleur de Lis French Country Paris Chic Antique Brass $39.99 |
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Shabby Cottage Chic French Clock Home Decor $35.00 |
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SHABBY FRENCH COUNTRY CHIC Round Louis Leniel WALL CLOCK Paris Pendulum NEW $107.00 |
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LG Chic~So Shabby Distressed CHATEAU FRENCH Embassy CLOCK~Brn Black White Decor $79.99 |
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FRENCH COUNTRY PARIS CHIC “LEONARDO SCRIPT” TIMEWORKS WALL CLOCK WITH BLACK FACE $143.00 |
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23″ FRENCH COUNTRY PARIS CHIC “ALEXANDRE MARTINOT” TIMEWORKS CLOCK W/WOOD FACE $129.99 |
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SMALL 11″ ROUND FRENCH COUNTRY PARIS CHIC DISTRESSED RED TIMEWORKS WALL CLOCK $107.99 |
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SHABBY FRENCH CHIC Pedestal DESK/MANTEL CLOCK Antique White Iron Metal NEW $37.75 |
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Shabby French Vintage Chic Style Butterfly and Floral Wooden Wall Clock 12″ $20.46 |
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NEW beautiful CHATEAU NOIR LARGE Distressed French Chic Metal Wall Clock RRP £90 $47.38 |
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**NEW Large Distressed Cream French Chic Metal DOG BOUTIQUE Wall Clock RRP £90** $63.18 |
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SHABBY FRENCH CHIC Pedestal DESK/MANTEL CLOCK Black Iron Metal NEW $81.90 |
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Shabby French Chic Vintage Style Distressed Cream Metal Wall Clock Chateauneuf $22.04 |
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Shabby French Chic Vintage Distressed Brown Metal Cabernet Savignon Wall Clock $20.52 |
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Shabby French Chic Vintage Distressed Brown Metal La Beaujolaise Wall Clock 11″ $26.84 |
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a super retro chic vintage style WALL CLOCK in new in box condition NICE FRENCH $10.27 |
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Shabby Cottage Chic French Cherub Angel Wall Clock Sm $29.00 |
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SHABBY FRENCH COUNTRY CHIC Distressed Round WALL CLOCK Pendulum Off White NEW $92.00 |
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SHABBY FRENCH CHIC TIMEWORKS Harrison Gray 23″ Gallery WALL CLOCK Pendulum NEW $154.00 |
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FRENCH STREET CAFE SCENE WALL CLOCK 16″ CHIC EX PARIS $26.99 |
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French Style Small Metal Clock Bonbons Shabby Chic $7.88 |
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Shabby French Chic Vintage Antique Cream Carte Postale Floral Metal Wall Clock $20.52 |
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SHABBY COUNTRY FRENCH CHIC VINTAGE-STYLE WALL CLOCK $129.99 |
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Chic French Style Grandma Square Kitchen Clock $9.46 |
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Shabby Chic Cottage French Kitchen Wooden White Grape Printed Clock 28cm $23.68 |
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Victorian French Style Shabby Chic Rose Romance Desk Clock – Pink Color $49.99 |
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Victorian French Style Shabby Chic Rose Romance Desk Clock – Beige Color $49.99 |
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NEW French Boudoir Style Mantel Clock Black with Flowers – Vintage Chic – Gift $23.68 |
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Shabby Vintage French Style Chic Jardin Botanique Pink Rose Wooden Mantel Clock $22.83 |
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*Shabby Vintage Perpetual Calendar Metal Sign Wall Clock* Very Chic Very French! $29.27 |
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* Shabby Vintage Cafe De Paris Roman Numeral Wall Clock* Very Chic Very French!! $27.95 |
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* Shabby Vintage Flueriste Compact Table Top Clock * French Chic in your Home! $17.47 |
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French Country Paris Shabby Cottage Chic 13″ Quartz Wall Clock Distressed Look $25.99 |
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Shabby Vintage French Style Chic Brown Mantel Clock $18.80 |
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Shabby French Chic Vintage Style Distressed Brown Metal Paris Wall Clock $18.80 |
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SHABBY FRENCH COUNTRY CHIC Round Cheiron WALL CLOCK Paris Pendulum Brass NEW $217.00 |
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REPRO~CHIC FRENCH CLOCK Camelia’s Beautifully faux aged $42.64 |
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French Quarter Rooster Wall Clock Country Cottage Chic $23.97 |
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SHABBY FRENCH COUNTRY CHIC Off White/ Ivory WALL CLOCK Vintage Style 24″ NEW $127.95 |
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Shabby French Chic Vintage Retro Style Large Wooden Mulitcolour Paris Clock 29″ $91.63 |
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Shabby French Vintage Style Chic Black Wooden Mantel Clock Cream Yellow Flowers $23.68 |
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Montmartre Shabby Chic French Country Oval Clock $99.00 |
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Stunning Shabby Cottage Chic 14″ Metal Wall Clock French Decor Quartz Movement $53.98 |
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French Retro Chic Design 8″ Wall Clock – Lustrant Moto $15.78 |
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Shabby French Chic pink rose vintage look metal hanging wall clock $21.00 |
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28″ / 71cm Retro Style Large Wall Clock (Shabby Chic / French Grand Hotel) $78.97 |
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Shabby French Country Cottage Chic Robin Egg Blue PATCHWORK BIRD CLOCK Rusty $35.99 |
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FLEUR DE LIS WALL CLOCK Tuscan SHABBY French Country BOURBON STREET Chic Decor $21.49 |
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Shabby Cottage Chic French Style Desktop Clock with Pink Roses Desk Romantic $22.00 |
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Victorian French Style Shabby Chic Rose Romance Desk Clock – Beige Color $49.99 |
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French Country Cottage Chic Wine & Grapes WALL CLOCK $21.97 |
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PARIS French Country WALL CLOCK Tuscan DECOR Wood LARGE Chic VINTAGE Distressed $49.99 |
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ANTIQUE CHANDELIER WALL CLOCK Paris SHABBY French Country DISTRESSED Chic DECOR $19.99 |
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FRENCH ANGELS WALL CLOCK Cherub PENDULUM Decor PARIS Chic ROUND Cottage SHABBY $39.99 |
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HUGE French Chic SHABBY BLUE WALL Wood CLOCK 30″ $229.99 |
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NEW beautiful small CHATEAU NOIR Distressed French Chic Metal Wall Clock RRP £35 $28.42 |
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SHABBY COTTAGE PARIS APT CHIC CLOCK~FLEUR DE LIS CHERUBS ROSES~FRENCH CHIC~BLACK $16.99 |
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Chic Country BIG FRENCH Wall Clock Fleur de lis tall case wood Cottage vintage $179.00 |
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French Country Chic Huge Distressed PARISIAN WALL CLOCK Aged BLUE & RUST FINISH $264.99 |
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French Country Chic Huge Distressed PARISIAN WALL CLOCK Aged BLACK & RUST FINISH $174.99 |
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French Country Chic Huge Fleur De Lis PARISIAN WALL CLOCK Aged BLACK BLUE FINISH $329.99 |
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HUGE 36″ French Country Chic Antiqued Ivory Face WALL Mantel CLOCK Fleur De Lis $269.99 |
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PARIS FRENCH CHIC Large Black Distressed Grand Hotel WALL CLOCK NEW $64.75 |
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Shabby Cottage Chic French Eiffel Tower Pink Rose FrenchAntique Style Wall Clock $49.00 |