The shabby chic style, like the vintage style, is a very romantic design option for indoor and outdoor areas. It is characterized by light colors, with the white color often predominating in various shades. The garden style can also be further refined with bright accents, sequins, shiny fabrics or decorations. You can also use this knowledge if you want to design a shabby chic garden.
Another important feature of theShabbyStyle that makes the difference between it and the vintage style are the finishes of the furniture and objects used to furnish it. This also makes old pieces of furniture perfect for this style. Often things are even intentionally designed this way.
Along with wood, metal is a popular material for theShabby style design. This applies not only to the interior, but also to the exterior. If the metal also has a surface with peeling paint, the decoration is even more perfect. Rust stains are not only not a problem, they are even desirable.
Rustic accents are a great idea. Create a romantic seating area. Benches with a worn look can decorate one side with a floral arrangement of succulents and bark. You can also do this on a side table next to the bench, which you also cover with a tablecloth with lace accents.
See what romantic spaces you can create by using old furniture, doors and romantic roses. The doors weren't even repainted. The worn look gives them their special charm and makes a great background.
You can also emphasize the garden style with dried flowers. For example, put together an arrangement of dried roses on the terrace. The bouquet looks wonderful on a coffee or side table.
Make any flower bed stand out in a special way by using more than just ordinary flower bed edging. There are great vintage or shabby style models that you can use for garden style. Made of metal and in flower shape you can achieve great eye-catchers.
Flower pots are a decoration that is a great eye-catcher, not just indoors. The terrace or any area in the garden can also be designed with them. You are welcome to reuse old flower pots yourself. Plant any flowers in it.
In order to have fun planting the flower pots mentioned above, you need a suitable place where all garden tools, potting soil and pots are within easy reach. A plant table is great for this. It's best to use an old chest of drawers. There you will find enough space to store all these things.
What do you think of this idea? An old bike that is no longer suitable for riding can be a great accent in the garden. Place it in the middle of a lush flower bed. Also add a bicycle basket, which you can use as a flower pot. You can change the flower arrangement at any time.
Here you can see a variant for the garden furniture in blue for a change. The advantage of the garden style is that you don't have to worry about weather conditions. Because the more weathered the piece of furniture looks, the better. Metal watering cans and small tubs for flower decorations are a great addition.
White accents here and there are a great idea. Such decorations look particularly romantic when combined with pink flowers. A rock garden is also a great idea.
Vertical gardens are very popular because they allow you to use and decorate the walls. If you want to design it in a garden style, you can use shutters, for example. Yes, you read that right. The slats allow flower pots to be tied down. This is how you get a shabby chic garden on the house facade, on the terrace or on the veranda.
Wire can be shaped into any shape. This means you can distribute decorations with patterns you choose and make yourself. Choose a frame that is made of metal or wood.
A pergola made of metal with a rust look in the shabby chic garden can be covered with climbing plants. This takes a long time, but it's definitely worth the wait. You can then place either wooden or metal garden furniture under the pergola. You get a romantic seating area. A worn look is desired again!
If you would like to read a book outdoors from time to time or just relax, you will be able to do this particularly well in a garden. How about a reading corner like this? It also provides pleasant shade and the cushions can be chosen to suit your taste and match the garden style.
You can also achieve a breathtaking atmosphere with wicker furniture. Place them in the shade, which is best provided by a large tree, to make the environment more natural.
Pretty decorations should by no means be underestimated. And you have so many ways to showcase them in the garden. They don't just look good on the floor or on the walls. Use the trees! Hang metal accents from the branches. Lanterns and fairy lights are also a great idea.
You don't have to make major changes to an old shed to make it part of the garden style. At least not if it's an old shed. A new coat of paint is not necessary. You will only have to redesign the inside. Cozy furniture creates a feel-good atmosphere. Bring the garden indoors and create a winter garden.
The terrace also belongs to the garden style. And of course this should match the decoration in the garden. Here's a great example of how you can set it up to feel really comfortable.
The decorations don't have to be lavish. Place some ornate metal decorations here and there, glass vases and mason jars are a wonderful addition. Fabrics in pastel tones make any seating area look more charming, but bold accents are also permitted in the shabby chic garden and seating area.
