So What Is Shabby Chic?

Whether you are in the market for new look for your home, or you have simply been in a place where you are trying to figure out what the shabby chic look is all about, you are going to find that there are dozens of possibilities open to you.  At the most basic level, you will find that using shabby chic in your decorating refers to using furniture and ornamentation in your home that have a fine patina of wear.  You’ll find that you don’t have to go antiquing to get the look that you want; all you need to do is to be a savvy shopper with a good eye for what is going to mesh well with your home.

There are many reasons why you might be interested in the appeal of shabby chic.  Many people are tired of the bright and brand new appearance of a lot of the furnishings that come out today.  Do you feel as though the modern styles are all here today, gone tomorrow  People who enjoy the look of shabby chic are often after something a little more lasting and a little more timeless, and while there is something to be said for pristine antiques, you will find that shabby chic can deliver a gorgeous antiquated look for a fraction of the price!

There are many ways that the furnishings that you buy can reflect the shabby chic appeal.  You will find that when you purchase pieces that are great for this decorating style that you are looking at pieces which are brand new, but have been distressed or otherwise worn to give a patina of age. This you are getting an object with a long use life ahead of it, but with a perfectly weathered look.  One common technique that is used by things pertaining to shabby chic is the use of glazes or paints that are layered on and then worn off to reveal the layers underneath. You may find that there glazes are deliberately cracked in order to create a damaged look.

You will also find that the shabby chic look is perfect for the cloth accessories of your home as well.  Shabby chic as a great love affair with natural fabrics that take wear well but that will still last for ages.  For instance, you will find that cotton and linen with simple weaves are often used to create a lovely softness around a room. These fabrics can be worn and even stained in a variety of different ways, and with the right touches, you’ll find that you can create a lovely setting of gentle wear and tear.  Even silk and satins can be given a beautifully worn and weathered look, and you can use any of these materials for wall hangings, curtains, cushions or table runners.

When you are looking for something brand new when it comes to decorating your home, why not take a few steps backward in time.  Shabby chic can give you the perfect look that you need when you are after something classic!

Breakfast at Tiffanys

If, like us, you always sigh with nostalgia at the sight of Audrey Hepburn, in her little black dress, nibbling on a croissant outside Tiffanys in New York, you are bound to fall in love with our  furniture equivalent…the
Little Black Chest. It’s sleek and a little bit sexy. Just the thing for a lady’s boudoir.  I like it so much, I’m planning a bedroom makeover. Our  Little Black Chest is a real inspiration.

A new exclusive piece!

Just like Audrey Hepburn’s iconic Little Black Dress, worn by her character, Holly Golightly, in the 1961 film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Juliette’s Interiors’ furniture version will never date. It is the ultimate classic - a bespoke, two drawer, marbled- topped chest, which has been hand -carved in mahogany, and hand- lacquered in black. While Holly accessorised her Little Black Dress with a string of pearls, we’ve accessorised our Little Black Chest with exquisite crystal faceted drawer knobs. This is a truly fabulous piece of furniture– exclusive to us. Measurements are: height, 87 cm; width, 103 cm, and depth, 51 cm. We are offering the chest of drawers at an introductory price of £972. Matching pieces will follow.