How to Find Shabby Chic Sofas

Finding shabby chic sofas can be the most difficult about this style of decorating. Sure, it's easy to find couches that look shabby. However, most people don't want to sit on a broken couch or spend hours laying on a Victorian horse hair stuffed couch. Here is how to find the perfect couch for your shabby chic room.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Look for a floral or plaid couch. Shabby Chic is one of the few styles of decorating that still use patterned sofas. You can find these sofas on craigslist, garage stores, thrift sales, or outlet stores for much cheaper than a modern couch.

2. Consider basic colors. It's ok to choose a neutral couch. Your eye will need somewhere to land in a shabby chic room. The room would be too overwhelming otherwise. Choose a light color like blue, green or white.

3. Choose casual fabrics. Stay away from leather or ultra suede. These look too modern. Instead, go for a cotton or chenille fabric.

4. Pile on the pillows. Instead of a traditional throw, drape an old quilt over the back of the sofa.

5. Switch up the idea of a shabby chic sofa. If you still can't find shabby chic sofas, try a pair of patterened wing back chairs.

Tips & Warnings

• Most white couches come with slip covers that can be removed for cleaning.

• If are using a patterned sofa keep the rest of your accessories in solid colors to give the room an organized look.