What exactly is shabby chic style?

Vintage Furniture. A house is just a massive vacant space without the furniture. Sometimes,the furniture even makes the area alive.

Pastel Color. We all know vintage character may come with flaky paint or weathered wood due to the exposure it’s been getting.

Floral Accents. A shabby chic style is mostly related to femininity.

How to do shabby chic?

Prepare the wood – Remove the existing wood finish to create a key so your new paintwork will stick properly to the surface.

Apply a coat of water-based acrylic primer – This simply gives your furniture a smoother finish,making it easier to work on.

Apply two layers of paint – Next you need a couple of thin layers of coloured water-based acrylic paint. Let the first layer dry completely before adding the next one.

If you just want plain,painted wood,just seal the paint with acrylic varnish then skip to Step 8 below. Then you’re done. But there’s more.

Distressing your painted wooden furniture – Distressing furniture also involves the first Steps 1&2 above.

Add your first colour and let it dry completely. Now for the clever bit. You simply dab streaks of clear furniture wax where you want the wood to look distressed.

Not distressed enough? You can attack the pre-painted furniture with wire wool or sandpaper,scrape it with a large nail or even bash it with a hammer to take off

And finally…the finish – All you need is a good quality clear beeswax polish or furniture polish.

What is urban chic furniture?

Urban Chic Furniture. This Urban Chic hardwood furniture collection is carefully hand-crafted utilising reclaimed antique wood salvaged from old boats and buildings in southern India. Each piece is lovingly hand finished using a unique blend of reclaimed timbers, every piece is truly individual having a distinct aged grain.