7 DIY Shabby Chic Bedroom Ideas

Looking for some shabby chic bedroom ideas that are quick, easy and don't break the bank? Well you've come to the right place.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, you might be thinking about surprising your loved one with a new look. No, we're not talking about a new hair colour… we're talking about transforming your bedroom into a soft, sweet and romantic setting with shabby chic bedroom décor.

First things first, if you've just stumbled across this post, you may have absolutely no idea what “shabby chic” even means. Well, shabby chic is a form of interior design where furniture and furnishings are either chosen for their appearance of age and signs of wear and tear, or where new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique.

Now, if you're familiar with shabby chic furniture, you'll know that beautiful pieces can cost an arm and a leg. We're talking £500 – £1500 for a shabby chic wardrobe or bed frame.

I can hear your sighs from here. But don't be disheartened because we've got seven (not so shabby) shabby chic bedroom ideas that you can make out of what you already own and a pot of our shabby chic furniture paint.

So, keep on reading and get inspired!

Quick & Easy DIY Shabby Chic Bedroom Ideas

With a little help from Pinterest, we're going to show you some of our favourite shabby chic bedroom ideas from rejuvenated furniture, to the small details that bring a room together. We'll have an explanation on how to recreate these items further down in the post, so keep reading!

1 – Shabby Chic Beds

This stunning bed would make a great Valentine's Day present for your loved one. Just grab a tin of Shabby Chic paint and get painting.

2 – Wardrobes

This stylish French wardrobe looks like pure quality, and it is. Yet you can recreate this with some white Shabby Chic paint and an old wardrobe.

3 – Mirrors

Repainting an old mirror frame is one of the easier projects in this list yet it still has a large impact on a room. And no, you won't look Shabby in the reflection.

4 – Lanterns

These cute lanterns are perfect for a romantic night in, just be careful not to set anything on fire!

5 – Antique Chic Cabinets

Display your antiques in an antique looking piece of furniture for maximum antique-ness.

6 – Jars

Storing things never looked so good with these wonderful jars!

7 – Fireplaces

An unused fireplace is the perfect Shabby Chic space, just place a vase of roses inside to draw the eye.

Get Crafting!

These ideas are great for expert and novice shabby chic-ers alike. If you need a hand, here's that help we mentioned before just read through our shabby chic guide for some clear instructions.

So grab a pot of our shabby chic paint by following that link or using the product boxes below and make yours now!

Don't forget, if you've used our paint you can send in your pictures to info@rainbowchalk.com to feature in our blog!