How many times have you thought about decorating your bedroom in shabby chic style, fantasizing about a wonderful sleeping area only to wake up in a room you're not entirely satisfied with?
Well, we have good news for you: decorating a bedroom in shabby chic style (but a comfortable room, not a museum!) isn't that difficult. In this guide, we've put together five simple tips to create the perfect shabby chic bedroom.
Maybe your room isn't an attic like the one you see in our photos, but no matter: large, small, tall, short, antique, or modern, let's see together how to transform it into the shabby chic bedroom you've always dreamed of! Ready? Go!
1. How to decorate a perfect shabby chic bedroom? Evaluate the room's potential!
The first golden rule? Let's put it this way: there's no point in expecting something impossible from your room: you'd simply risk turning everything upside down. Don't focus too much on a loft bedroom if the ceilings are too low, or on a walk-in closet if the space doesn't allow it. If you want to decorate your bedroom in shabby chic style, start by looking around critically and carefully evaluating the room's possibilities.
This, for example, is an attic with a very sloping roof. Choosing a large bed, perhaps a four-poster, would have been impossible: a low bed would be better, perhaps embellished with pillows and blankets. Hanging pictures could also be a problem, but on the other hand, there are beautiful beams.
Try to make the best of what you have: the result will be a beautiful shabby chic bedroom, tastefully furnished without overdoing it.
2. Neutral colors and antiqued wood to decorate your bedroom in shabby chic style
Decorating a bedroom in shabby chic style means paying attention to color tones. The ideal is a neutral and elegant palette: gray, beige, taupe... and, of course, white. You can indulge in a pop of color (sage green, powder pink, pastel blue) as long as no one shade overwhelms the others.
Each color should blend harmoniously, so the room as a whole is the standout, not the individual detail. The decor will be more relaxing and less likely to tire you out: a shabby chic bedroom with a balanced palette will make your sleep even more enjoyable!
Don't underestimate non-furniture items: even books and clothes have their own color! Where possible, it's best to hide anything that stands out from view and display anything that blends in with the background. Take a good look: in this room, even the computer is white!
Finally, use stripped, artfully distressed, and unevenly painted furniture wherever possible. Don't forget that this is perhaps the defining characteristic of shabby chic bedrooms: a lived-in, artfully distressed look (even if the room is brand new). In our store, you'll find this white, distressed chest of drawers with embossed lettering, a perfect piece to start decorating your shabby chic bedroom with a romantic and delicate touch.
Of course, you don't have to choose only distressed furniture: by combining it with other finishes, you'll create a very harmonious look.
3. The secret to decorating a flawless shabby chic bedroom? Organization!
A shabby chic bedroom is all about details, but the secret is always the same: organizing the space. We can also fill the room with ornaments, hearts, and lanterns, because these decorative objects blend well with the decor, but the other items should remain as hidden as possible.
You might not have noticed it at first glance (and that's the beauty of it), but this attic bedroom is full of storage units. Drawers and baskets are camouflaged by embossed lettering and heart-shaped knobs. Details are everywhere, but they're barely noticeable: the most beautiful shabby chic bedrooms never have objects lying around; they're cleverly hidden!
4. Decoupage and creative recycling to decorate your shabby chic bedroom
Look closely at the back wall: do you notice anything unusual? Actually, those aren't real shelves, but a set of fruit crates transformed into delightful rustic shelves.
Another golden rule for decorating your bedroom in shabby chic style is to use objects with a past as much as possible. Perhaps repainted and modernized, if you're handy with crafts. And if you're looking for some trendy DIY inspiration, our blog has a collection of creative ideas for decorating with wooden crates: have fun with decoupage and make your bedroom even more beautiful and unique!
5. Romantic magic: how to choose the right lighting for a shabby chic bedroom!
What else do you need to complete your dream shabby chic bedroom? The right lighting. In our store, you'll find this delightful set of white decorative lanterns, perfect for this style and truly elegant. Decorating with lanterns brings a touch of charm to the entire home, and they'll really make a statement in a shabby chic bedroom.
Generally speaking, however, lighting is crucial for creating an intimate and evocative atmosphere: we recommend creating small light spots here and there in the bedroom, small islands of light, in addition to (or perhaps even replacing) the central light. Lanterns are excellent for candles, but spotlights and lamps suspended above bedside tables are also excellent solutions for illuminating a beautifully decorated shabby chic bedroom.
To recap: what do we need to decorate a bedroom in shabby chic style? Neutral colors, distressed furniture, recycled objects, a neutral palette, and a few lanterns.
But above all, here's the sixth rule: the most beautiful bedrooms are those where we live well! If your room is comfortable, conveys harmony, and allows you to relax…well, then you already have your dream bedroom!
