Shabby chic kitchens are now one of the most sought after kitchen styles in the modern world; especially in rural properties. However, it is by no means a new look, as it originally evolved in the mid-20th century, when it became a popular method of creating an acceptable and charming way of decorating, as money was tight after WWII. World.
The essential element that evokes the shabby chic look is a timeless elegance where the furniture does not have to coincide, as long as all its pieces have a cozy look, slightly worn and are closely related in color or tone. True shabby chic in your kitchen should reflect the grace and beauty of a bygone era, when life was simpler and altogether more natural.
Shabby chic kitchen styles are characterized by country-style comfort coupled with old-world fantasy. Decor, which is typically based on understated white, off-white, or very pale colors such as soft greens, pale blues, pale yellows, or muted beiges, should look effortless and without any design.
Before you start creating this much-loved style, take a look at your kitchen and consider the existing style in terms of wall colors, cabinets, appliances, work surfaces, and even kitchenware. Also take note of the size and layout of the room to determine if there is enough floor space to accommodate additional pieces or the necessary wall space for additional cabinets or shelves. If not, then start thinking about how you could change the current look for a more rustic feel. Freshly painted walls and certain furniture paint effects, along with the right accent pieces, will help change the look of your kitchen.
In general, most kitchen walls are best painted in plain white or light tones to maximize the amount of light, however for something a little more unusual you can also try painting the walls in a wide stripe pattern. pastel and white. However, if you prefer wallpaper, to make your kitchen look more homey, it is best to choose a muted floral pattern, especially roses or small clusters of daisies or forget-me-nots.
However, keep in mind that wallpaper as attractive as it is old-fashioned may not even be considered if your kitchen does not have adequate ventilation to prevent it from getting too foggy when cooking; otherwise you will soon be re-wallpapering.
Concrete, grotesque tile or tacky linoleum floors are complete anathema to the shabby chic kitchen style, so they will need to be replaced with something more in keeping with their new smooth and natural look. This, of course, can be a significant and expensive undertaking, so if you don’t want to completely replace your kitchen floor, you can simply add lots of kitchen mats or rugs in muted blue, green, or pink floral designs; just be sure to choose colors that complement your existing walls and floors.
Smooth wood planks can be given new life if they are sanded and varnished to prevent chipping in bare feet. They can also be stained a “natural” wood color, but be careful not to get too dark and make the kitchen feel bleak and gloomy. Very pale wood may be stenciled with an interesting design before varnishing, but make sure the design matches your existing color scheme. A clever floor design could be used to emphasize a special feature, such as an old sofa, a favorite rocking horse, or a freestanding butcher’s block.
Kitchen furniture and cabinets can be decorated with a number of exciting paint finishes, which are then worn down to varying degrees depending on how truly ‘shabby’ you want your kitchen to look. If you are not sure how to go through the harrowing process, just check ‘How to paint shabby chic furniture’ on the internet and you will find lots of information and even videos on Youtube.com that cover the subject in depth.
To avoid an overly modern look, you should always replace any current hardware in kitchen cabinets and door cabinets with something more appropriate, such as vintage ceramic or glass knobs; which will actually look much more authentic. You can often find just what you need on eBay or you can try exploring some of the more reputable building recovery yards. Sometimes it pays to buy old cabinets or doors just to claim impressive or unique door and cabinet accessories.
If your current kitchen appliances don’t look remotely correct in your new kitchen, you can have them repainted to match everything else, as there are thankfully companies that will repaint appliances. Alternatively, if you want to replace all your appliances, there are also companies that sell retro-style appliances.
Don’t forget to give your kitchen a light and airy window treatment. Curtains, rather than blinds, are a great way to emphasize the shabby chic look, especially the delicate floral prints, which are held in place with vintage straps. For a cleaner, more unpretentious look, you can also use cotton nets hung on pine poles or even sheer lace, covering only half of the window.
Keep in mind that one of the joys of shabby chic is that it uses less-than-perfect pieces, so check out the mess sales, garage sales, and even junk jumps. Someone else’s trash can be the perfect display piece for your sleek, sloppy kitchen. A cake with a nice paint finish or some floral material can breathe new life into many forgotten treasures.
The right accessories will simply ‘make’ your kitchen look stylish and worn, so these need to be chosen and placed with great care to give the right effect. This stage of achieving the shabby chic look is more like planting a garden in the country, insofar as everything should look completely natural and as if it happened by chance.
However, as any seasoned gardener will tell you, it takes a little forethought and planning to create the perfect, hassle-free look. Exactly the same will apply to your kitchen but, being careful not to clutter up the workspace or surfaces, you can easily develop the shabby chic feel by simply applying a little imagination, time and effort and best of all it won’t cost you’re one. fortune.
Some really cool additions to your kitchen can include worn corner shelves for old battered cookbooks, Victorian potties for plants, early spice shelves, embroidered hand towels and homemade linen with wrought iron hooks, oven mitts. worn, 1950s tin can sets and cookie cutters, grandma’s washboard, sepia-framed photos, imperial kitchen scales, a rose-patterned porcelain tea service, wooden boxes and mugs antiques, old baking sheets, copper pans, fish kettles, and of course lots of fresh flowers.
Finally, remember that the true shabby chic look is only achieved by being understated, so you don’t need to have all the items in your kitchen worn, poorly paired, or floral. Sometimes less is definitely more and it is also vital that your own personality comes into play to make your dream kitchen particularly special and unique to you.
