28 Shabby Chic Bedroom Ideas to Inspire Your Designs

Keep It Simple

Though shabby chic was originally defined by its layers and layers of fabrics, ruffles, and decorative objects, today there is more of an emphasis on its use of repurposed items and vintage furnishings.

See if you can find objects that can have a new life in the bedroom, whether it's old baskets, antique suitcases, or an old shutter as a headboard.

Update the Color Palette

One of the hallmarks of shabby chic style is the use of white, and that has not changed. But while pastels were the predominant touches of color back in the 90s, today you are just as likely to find darker-hued accents, such as the black and deeper blues used in this bedroom.

Layer Those Textiles

Yesterday’s shabby chic embraced a maximalist aesthetic, but the look has become far less cluttered in recent years.

Pare down the collectibles to just those things you love, forget about all the ruffles and beads, and let some open wall space shine through for a charming but restful space.

Mix in Modern Farmhouse

Shabby chic plays well with modern farmhouse. Both utilize vintage and antique elements, weathered materials, and cozy textiles. Mix beadboard walls and darker wood tones with light neutral textiles for a modern farmhouse look with a shabby chic edge.

Pare It Down

As long as you carefully select your decor, shabby chic can come through with fewer items and more neutral colors. Today's updated look is far more suited to a wider range of tastes, with soft materials, subtle floral prints, and light colors that don't feel overly frilly.

Try a Vintage Headboard

White is a go-to color for a serene and calming bedroom, but it can be sterile if not done right. Add shabby chic touches to an all-white bedroom with curvy painted antique furniture like the carved wood headboard, nightstands, and lamps in this tranquil but romantic space.

Give Your Bed the Spotlight

Your bed in a shabby chic bedroom should definitely be the star. Pile it high with throw pillows and shams atop a cozy duvet, quilt, or comforter over comfy sheets, and you will have a hard time waiting until bedtime to climb in each night.

Embrace Light Pink

Typically, shabby chic decor combines several patterns in one room. While the cabbage roses and oversized florals of yesteryear are still pretty in small doses, they certainly are not your only options.

Nowadays, you can combine more minimal patterns or blend colors rather than prints for an updated look.

Add Cozy Touches

Take a page out of the cottagecore trend book and emphasize cozy materials, whether through headboards, blankets, pillows, rugs, or curtains. Blending and layering these elements provides that shabby chic appeal.

Hang Patterned Curtains

Bring a more Scandi-inspired feel to a shabby chic bedroom with minimal decor and cozy touches. Add curtains like the soft pink-and-white floral patterned pair here for a hint of color and softness.

Choose a Colorful Area Rug

Choose a new rug to add warmth to a modern shabby chic bedroom. This kids' space features a colorful patterned vintage area rug, a ruffled duvet cover, beaded chandelier, and pink-and-gray palette for a sweet and tranquil feel.

Add a Whimsical Element

Bring whimsy into a shabby chic kids' bedroom with a wall mural. The pastel shades and hand-drawn quality mixes well with simple furnishings and a decorative pendant light.

Mix and Match Bedding

Channel the spirit of shabby chic decor by mixing and matching bedding. Try a variety of unique throw pillows and choose a duvet cover or comforter that's heavily embellished or full of texture.

Embrace Vintage Decor

Source and repurpose furniture and decor to add an authentic feel to a shabby chic bedroom. Distressed, weathered, and imperfect finishes add to the charm of styles like cottagecore and shabby chic.

Paint the Furniture

While distressed furniture is a hallmark of shabby chic, you can give newer items a more timeless appearance with a simple coat of paint. This room has the expected light and airy color palette and the right style of furniture and decor but it's more modernized and streamlined.

Add Plenty of Texture

Make a shabby chic bedroom look timeless by focusing on texture instead of frills. This cozy space features a mix of textiles in soft colors and varied fabrics to add interest without overwhelming.

Stick With Neutrals

Modernize a shabby chic bedroom by mixing patterns and textures in a range of light neutral tones. There will still be plenty for the eye to soak in, but it'll feel more cohesive, as this guest bedroom-meets-office shows.

Add Hints of Shabby Chic

If you love the layering and materials of shabby chic but aren't interested in doing an entire room up in this style, simply add in small hints. This retro-inspired room mixes elements of Art Deco, cottagecore, shabby chic, and midcentury modern.

Sprinkle in Southern Flair

Shabby chic can be melded with many styles, including a more Southern look, like this space full of metallic accents and elegant furniture and decor.

Try a Shabby Chic Nursery

Even the tiniest residents of your home can have hints of shabby chic laced throughout their first bedroom. The floral wallpaper, natural wood crib, and different fabrics paired together give this nursery an understated shabby chic feel.

Slipcover the Bed Frames

White slipcovers will give your headboard a shabby chic feel. Marie Flanigan Interiors gave this twin guest room a casual feel with shabby chic bedding and touches of coastal blues on the throw pillows and area rug.

Add Pops of Red

Add pops of red to energize a neutral shabby chic bedroom. This farmhouse meets shabby chic space from Liz Marie Blog mixes red throw pillows and faux flowers on the nightstand with patterned wallpaper and vintage furniture and decor for a cozy springtime feel.

Mix in Antique Furniture

Combine vintage and antique pieces to add charm to a shabby chic bedroom for a timeless feel. This space from Becca Interiors mixes neutral and patterned finishes, traditional furniture, and farmhouse elements like a wood-paneled ceiling for an inviting feel.

Add a Modern Spin

Soften a light and bright modern bedroom with cozy textures. Marie Flanigan Interiors dressed up this modern farmhouse guest house bedroom with textural bedding and brass accents for a glamorous modern spin on shabby chic.

Embrace Ruffles

For a pared-down take on shabby chic style, embrace ruffled details in soft neutral colors, like the bedding and bed skirt on the canopy bed in this space from Mary Patton Design.

Try an Iron Bed Frame

A painted white iron bed frame will add a romantic feel to a shabby chic bedroom. My 100 Year Old Home styled this farmhouse bedroom with shabby chic touches like simple bedding and painted vintage furniture for a welcoming feel.

Add a Cozy Quilt

Drape a cozy quilt over the foot of your bed for a nostalgic feel. My 100 Year Old Home mixed weathered painted wood furniture and decor in this farmhouse guest bedroom for an inviting shabby chic feel.

Embrace Florals

Channel the original exuberance of shabby chic interiors with a mix of floral patterns and romantic flourishes.

Mary Patton Design decorated this pink-and-green bedroom with a four-poster bed, an antique chaise, gathered floral window shades, and a wall-mounted fabric crown canopy over the bed. A multicolored striped rug adds a modern touch.