What to look for when buying shabby chic furniture pieces

There are a number of styles in which you can decorate your home, but it can, nevertheless, be difficult to find a style that not only works for you but also allows your home to stand out from the crowd.

Shabby chic is a style that has really grown in popularity over the past few years – taken from the period of the French revolution, it features furniture pieces that show visible signs of wear and tear and light pastel colour shades on wallpapers and paint jobs.

It is very easy to buy shabby chic – Scoutabout Interiors, for instance, provides a wide range of high quality furniture that fits into this décor design. Bedroom ranges are a popular choice with products for sale including chest of drawers, bedside tables, mirrors, clocks and more. Some of the designs include embossed metal, oriental finishes, vintage silver, lacquered high gloss and vintage gold. These designs all look very classy with a touch of vintage to add interest to any home.

The lighting and chandeliers are also quite spectacular and are eye catching, yet affordable, with acrylic or real crystal chandeliers available. Union Jack furniture is another product within the range and includes stools, waste bins, bedside tables, chairs, chest of drawers, trunks and tables.

Clocks and mirrors are a great way to add character to a plain, empty wall. Mirrors make rooms look bigger and also reflect the light to make them appear brighter, which can lift the mood. Clocks add to that homely feel and can (obviously) be useful when you need to keep an eye on the time. Search online for further inspiration.

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