Since shabby chic home décor has been around for so long it’s really time to make it more modern. This turns it into something that’s appropriate for a nursery into a theme that’s sophisticated enough for a living room. You’ll want to really make sure that you use the same general ideas but in new ways or colors.
You can have a lot of fun with wallpaper patterns. This can seem a little bit dated at times, especially if you go with the stripes and florals that are so common in shabby chic home décor. The key is to make it feel a lot more youthful. You can do this by combining patterns. Even if you aren’t using wallpaper you can get the same look with scrapbooking papers. Frame out several of these to serve as your artwork. Apply a collage of papers to the top of an end table or a coffee table. Mixing patterns adds a ton of interest especially when using pale pastel tones.
It’s also important to go with oversized accessories whether you have a a shabby chic dresser or Tuscan art in the space. You’ll find a lot of vintage prints of just buttons or forks in designer magazines. You can replicate the same look with decoupaging medium. The same idea can really apply to candle holders or using trunks instead of smaller decorative boxes. This can initially seem more expensive. However, it cuts down on clutter and can even provide you with precious storage space. You’ll want to make sure that you really pair down your accessories to modernize your room. This will make what you do bring into the space that much more important.
When you bring in a shabby chic trunk you want to make sure that it isn’t too masculine. Skip steamer trunks or metal versions. Instead, you’ll want to bring in more of a wood hope chest style. This can be a family heirloom.