Shabby, ragged, tattered, grungysince the bohemian lifestyle and fashion became the rage in the 80s and 90s, these words are no longer confined to the concept of unattractive. Using vintage, used or somewhat threadbare items in decorating your home is going the bohemian way.

Flea markets and garage sales are the ideal places to shop if you want to use a bohemian theme. These outlets sell used and mostly old furnishings, perfect for creating a bohemian look. Any piece that caught your heart but needs some tweaking can be remedied by slip covers. Because brand new is not exactly bohemian, you can use faded tones so there’s still the touch of the bohemian or shabby look.

Plain vanilla white is often the best choice of color for your walls so that you have a wider range of options for the rest of your decor. It also keeps your options open for any art pieces you may think of hanging on your walls. If you’d like to add another color, the trim and baseboards can be done in an opposite color to add contrast and a contemporary touch. It’s perfect if you have limitations on the modifications you can make, such as if you are renting the room that you are planning on decorating.

You will rarely see a bohemian or shabby chic-designed home in floor tiles or marble. Most of the time, there is hardwood flooring. This floor also goes well with antique furnishings or used items. At the same time, hardwood has this homely feel.

If you have old furnishings or your folks have some stuff from the days past that they no longer use, this is the perfect time to bring the things out. The antique-looking and old-fashioned stuff will add an authentic bohemian lifestyle feel to your home. Great pieces are chairs, tables, cabinets, lighting fixtures, drawers and mirrors.

If decorating is all about looking good, the shabby chic style is looking good the ugly way. Now don’t get me wrong. It’s not literally ugly. The eccentricity is enough to make this theme attractive. Bohemian or shabby chic is about effortlessly looking good. Comfort is key and fun is in mind. Bold colors, loud prints, conspicuous furnishings and perhaps branches for flowers are all about artistic beauty. They describe the bohemian style – unconventionally beautiful.

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