Shabby Chic
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 SHABBY FRENCH WHITE VINTAGE ROSES LACE CHIC DRAPE PANEL $32.50 Time Remaining: 29d 1h 29m Buy It Now for only: $32.50 |
 SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC by Rachel Ashwell Pair of ROSALIE Roses Curtains EUC $51.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 2m |
 Vintage French Lace Curtains Shabby Chic Roses 1m50Lx1m30cmsW $9.40 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 55m |
 SHABBY FRENCH ROSES LACE NETTING CHIC CURTAINS DRAPES $32.50 Time Remaining: 23d 13h 12m Buy It Now for only: $32.50 |
 Simply Shabby Chic Balloon Shade White With Pink Roses Gorgeous Excellent Shape $10.99 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 1m |
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 2 NEW Simply Shabby Chic brand balloon curtains panel pink paisley design $35.00 Time Remaining: 19h 38m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Rachel Ashwell SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC Sage Green Adjustable Balloon Shade Valance $19.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 8h 25m |
 CURTAINS BLINDS NEW SHABBY CHIC FRENCH VOILE REDUCED 25 EMBROIDERED $6.32 Time Remaining: 12d 11h 30m Buy It Now for only: $6.32 |
 Rachel Ashwell SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC Sage Green Adjustable Balloon Shade Valance $19.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 8h 25m |
 New Simply Shabby Chic Blue Curtain Panel Pink Cabbage Roses 54x84 $26.88 Time Remaining: 25d 16h 5m Buy It Now for only: $26.88 |
 1 Chic Shabby Lined Valance Patchwork Roses Ticking Trims Cottage Colors Great $14.99 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 21m |
 Simply Shabby Chic Curtain Panels 4 British Rose $20.45 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 23h 5m |
 SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC FAUX SILK BALLOON SHADE NWOT PINK $20.00 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 14m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 2 PAIRS 4 PANELS FRENCH COUNTRY SHABBY FLORAL CHIC VICTORIAN DRAPES CURTAINS $39.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 21h 11m |
 SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC PINK FAUX SILK BALLOON WINDOW SHADE $19.95 Time Remaining: 10h 9m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 New Patchwork Cottage Window Valance Pink Rose Simply Shabby Chic Rachel Ashwell $24.95 Time Remaining: 17h 24m |
 RARE VHTF Simply Shabby Chic Blush Roses Balloon Window Curtain Shade 60 x 63 $8.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 15h 10m |
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 Pr Pretty Pink Simply Shabby Chic Sheer Cotton Voile Curtains with Ruffle Edge $14.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 21h 4m |
 New Window Panel Simply Shabby Chic Embroidered Linen 54x84 Cottage Romanti $28.88 Time Remaining: 12d 13h 47m Buy It Now for only: $28.88 |
 SHABBY CHIC VINTAGE STYLE FABRIC PELMET LAURA ASHLEY FABRIC 203cmx40cm VGC $1.56 Time Remaining: 5d 10h 11m |
 Two Panels Simply Shabby Chic Pink Ruffled Curtains 54 X 84 Long EUC $29.99 Time Remaining: 5d 14h 7m |
 SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC RUFFLED PINK GAUZE WINDOW PANEL 54X84 $14.95 Time Remaining: 9d 15h 55m Buy It Now for only: $14.95 |
 RACHEL ASHWELL SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC Green White Periwinkle Striped Panels SET OF 2 $19.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 50m |
 GORGEOUS VINTAGE SHABBY CHIC DUSKY ROSE PINK HUGE COTTON VELVET CURTAINS $126.38 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 4m Buy It Now for only: $126.38 |
 SHABBY CHICROSESHEER Beaded WINDOW SCARF 40x288 $16.99 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 43m |
 2 SHABBY CHICROSESHEER Beaded WINDOW SCARF 40x216 $29.99 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 32m |
 Simply Shabby Chic White Voile Window Panel $19.99 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 33m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 2 Simply Shabby Chic Lido Stripe Curtain Panels Pink Mossy Green Bands Cotton $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 29m |
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 1 Shabby Romantic Chic White Floral Lace Curtain Panel $3.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 13h 54m |
 PAIR VERY PRETTY SHABBY CHIC SPRING ROSE FRILLY CURTAINS NEW $9.46 Time Remaining: 6d 15h 16m |
 NEW SET 3 SHABBY COTTAGE CHIC 24CURTAINS TIERSSWAG PANELS COUNTRY LODGE SHEERS $32.94 Time Remaining: 28d 18h 20m Buy It Now for only: $32.94 |
 SHABBY CHICROSESHEER Beaded WINDOW SCARF 40x288 $16.99 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 41m |
 4 SHABBY CHIC PINK ROSES VALANCES Each 82x21 $21.00 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 10m Buy It Now for only: $21.00 |
 SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC GREEN FAUX SILK BALLOON SHADE $14.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 22h 35m |
 SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC PINK FAUX SILK BALLOON SHADE 60 X 63 $14.95 Time Remaining: 22h 35m |
 NIP 1 Shabby Chic Eyelet Embroidered Window Panel 54x84 4 available $21.50 Time Remaining: 8d 14h 25m Buy It Now for only: $21.50 |
 Rachel Ashwell Simply Shabby Chic Balloon Curtain Shade Valance Panel Silk Look $12.99 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 37m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 Simply Shabby Chic White Embroidered Batiste Balloon Shade $24.99 Time Remaining: 16d 2h 43m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 Rachel Ashwell Simply Shabby Chic Balloon Curtain Shade Valance Panel Silk Look $12.99 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 37m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 Rachel Ashwell Simply Shabby Chic Balloon Curtain Shade Valance Panel Silk Look $12.99 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 38m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 NIP 1 Simply Shabby Chic White embroidered window Panel sz 54W X 84L $12.99 Time Remaining: 12d 13h 33m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Rachel Ashwell Simply Shabby Chic Balloon Curtain Shade Valance Panel Silk Look $12.99 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 39m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
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 Pair NET LACE Shabby Floral Roses CURTAINS DRAPES PANELS Cottage Chic IVORY $18.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 19h 26m |
 Rachel Ashwell Simply Shabby Chic Pink Balloon Curtain Shade Valance Panel $12.99 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 36m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 New Simply Shabby Chic White Embroidered Cutwork Curtain Panel Romantic Country $28.88 Time Remaining: 4d 6h 18m Buy It Now for only: $28.88 |
 2 SHABBY CHICROSESHEER Beaded WINDOW SCARF 40x216 $29.99 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 25m |
 New Simply Shabby Chic White Voile Curtain Panel Wisteria 54x84 Romantic $28.88 Time Remaining: 4d 7h 50m Buy It Now for only: $28.88 |
 SHABBY CHICROSESHEER Beaded WINDOW SCARF 40x288 $16.99 Time Remaining: 4d 44m |
 1 Chic Shabby Lined Valance Patchwork Roses Ticking Trims Cottage Colors Best $14.99 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 21m |
 NIP 1 Shabby Chic Lace Window Panel 54X84 White $21.95 Time Remaining: 7d 9h 53m Buy It Now for only: $21.95 |
 Simply Shabby Chic 6 curtain panels light sheer pink cotton $10.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 8h 11m |
 NIP Simply Shabby Chic Gray Linen Window Panel 54x84 Beautiful Panels $24.50 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 27m Buy It Now for only: $24.50 |
 shabby cottage chic white sheer window scarf fringe $7.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 27m |
 2 SHABBY CHICROSESHEER Beaded WINDOW SCARF 40x216 $29.99 Time Remaining: 4d 41m |
 shabby cottage chic white eyelet lace valance $4.99 Time Remaining: 29d 11h 15m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Pair EMBROIDERED SHEER Chiffon LACE CURTAINS DRAPES PANELS Shabby Cottage Chic $18.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 24m |
 ROMANTIC CHIC n SHABBY ANTIQUE ROSE WINDOW TREATMENT VALANCE $18.00 Time Remaining: 26d 13h 56m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 |
 NWOT Faux Silk Pink Simply Shabby Chic balloon shade curtain $17.99 Time Remaining: 4d 12h 4m |
 Pair of Waverly Harbor House Shabby Cottage Chic Vintage Roses Curtains Drapes $25.95 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 39m |
 Simply Shabby Chic Lace Window Panel White 54x84 $30.00 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 16m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
 SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC CURTAIN PANELS TWO PINK ROSE BRAND NEW BEAUTIFUL $55.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 43m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 shabby cottage chic white eyelet curtains 2 panels 1 valance $9.99 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 27m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 2 shabby cottage chic white lace valances pink yellow blue floral $5.99 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 49m |
 1 Simply Shabby Chic GRAY LINEN Window Curtain Panel w EMBROIDERY SCALLOP HEM $21.00 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 44m Buy It Now for only: $24.00 |
 SHABBY COTTAGE CHIC FLORAL FAN STYLE WINDOW VALANCE CHERRY BLOSSOMS $9.74 Time Remaining: 14d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $9.74 |
 TARGET Simply Shabby Chic Window Panel Pair Curtains CREAM IVORY OFF WHITE NIP $19.99 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 6m |
 2 Of Shabby Country Chic Floral Rose Curtain Panel Drape J Style Custom Made $95.00 Time Remaining: 29d 8h 17m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 pair of shabby cottage chic curtains 2 panels off white back ground mauve roses $7.99 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 6m |
 Shabby Chic Cottage Rose and Vine Curtain $5.00 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 34m Buy It Now for only: $7.00 |
 2 New Shabby Chic Lilac Floral Window Panel Drapes $38.00 Time Remaining: 9d 14h 2m Buy It Now for only: $38.00 |
 PAIR VINTAGE FLORAL DRAPES BARKCLOTH SO PRETTY SHABBY COTTAGE CHIC $19.95 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 19m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
 HANDMADE LINED ROSES ON BLUE BACKGROUND WINDOW VALANCE Shabby Cottage Chic $18.99 Time Remaining: 28d 21h 10m Buy It Now for only: $18.99 |
 shabby cottage chic off white cream lace curtains 2 panels $9.99 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 19m |
 SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC GREEN FAUX SILK BALLOON SHADE $14.95 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 30m |
 SOFT AQUA PLAID RUFFLED WINDOW VALANCE Shabby Cottage Chic $16.99 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 19m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC GREEN FAUX SILK BALLOON SHADE $14.95 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 30m |
What The Benefits Are Of Shabby Chic Furniture
A friend of mine recently told me she was going out to buy some shabby chic furniture, to which I helpfully replied that she might be better off looking for new furniture, rather than shabby furniture. She patiently explained that she wasn't looking for shabby furniture, but shabby chic furniture, which was totally different, and totally lost on me at the time.
However, having purchased a range of furniture for her dining room, and for her bedroom that was in the shabby chic style, I was treated to a guided tour to educate me a little more about what shabby chic is all about. I must admit that I realised immediately what it was all about, and can see the appeal.
She has an old house, with stone walls and exposed beams, and it has a real cottage feel to it. Somehow, shiny new contemporary furniture just doesn't look right in an older property, but antique furniture could be fearfully expensive, and it's not always possible to find items of furniture that match existing items you already have in the room.
Shabby chic is a style that has gained in popularity over the last few years, although in truth it's been around for a very long time. Although the style has been around for ages, the name given to it is relatively new, which is why most people think that shabby chic furniture is a new idea.
If you're not entirely certain what is meant by shabby chic, then let me explain briefly what it's all about. Antique furniture can look fantastic, because it has class, elegance and a fine pedigree. It looks interesting, settled, at home, and has far more character and appeal than shiny new furniture that is delivered in a flat pack. But the problem with antique furniture is that it can be expensive, may not always be completely stable or solid, and may not necessarily suit existing furniture in the room.
A much more affordable and convenient solution is to purchase brand new furniture which looks like classy antique furniture, particularly antique furniture with a French inspired theme to it. The furniture that my friend had chosen included tables, chairs, a side cabinet and mirrors for the dining room, plus an armoire, dressing table, mirrors, bed and bedroom chairs for upstairs. All the furniture was very much of the same style, with a soft cotton-like white painted effect over the wood, which was clearly distressed in key areas to make it look as though the furniture had been around for generations.
This is where the name comes from then, with the shabbiness of antique furniture combined with the chic style that works so well today. But the best thing about shabby chic furniture is that it works in so many different ways and in so many different types of home. Modern homes, and apartments, old cottages, Victorian terrace properties and new build townhouses can all accommodate shabby chic furniture in different ways, and to great success. Certainly when it comes to French inspired faux antique furniture there is nothing shabby about being chic.
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