Down-to-earth and inviting, shabby chic leans towards soft colours and Laura Ashley-esque flora and fauna prints. Ditch leather sofas for plush fabric ones, and pair them with antique wooden sideboards with patinated accents.
Photo: Laura Ashley
If these archetypes already dominate the living and bedroom spaces, bathrooms should feature subtler interiors.
Design: The Vintage Parlour
Look out for tiles in pastel hues or opt for deeper jewel tones and brighter colours for a stylishly bohemian twist. The brown tones on Flore Gris give warmth to the typically cool colour scheme of shabby chic interiors.
Tiles: Hafary
A raw brick wall in the bathroom is not easy to maintain. Opt for the brick-look Ragno Fornace tile, instead.
Tiles: Rice