The little girls of today have Disney in mind, and Barbie as a Princess. So a lot of little girls want bedrooms that make them feel like princesses or Cinderella, too. However, even though there are generic princess themed designs you can choose from, shabby chic can give both big and little girls a romantic, clean uncluttered look in their bedrooms. Yes, adult women as well can start with the princess theme and expand on it with a shabby chic dresser, chair or desk in the home office or bedroom that will give them a place of refuge and serenity to come home to.

The term shabby chic, refers to a style of interior design that is functional and comfortable. White furniture is usually the trademark of the Shabby Chic design. Often quality antique and gently used furniture is painted country white to create a fashionable, clean and functional look. A Shabby Chic dresser or bed does not reflect just one look. It is often combined with Victorian, Country and Romantic styling. As well as with vintage furniture and even vintage laces to give a perfect mix of lived in comfort. The Shabby Chic furniture line, also offers authentic workmanship and quality wooden white furniture at affordable prices and stylish designs.

The main purpose of shabby chic is to create a “clean” line and feel in the room, for an uncluttered, pristine look. Decide on what you want for furniture elements, including your shabby chic dresser, before you decide on what you want to decorate for your princess. This may help you design a room that has more open space so that your little girl can sleep and play in comfort and serenity.

Expand on this for adults by adding a small secretary mirror to the decor. These mirrors are small and sit on the vanity table, the dresser, or the secretary desk and provide elegance and ambiance.

For an adult woman, add in a small secretary mirror to the decor. These small mirrors are great for sitting on the vanity table, a Shabby Chic dresser or a matching secretary desk to add elegance to the room.

The next thing to consider for a shabby chic bedroom is the bed. A large ornate headboard for the bed is one popular shabby chic choice, but make sure that the bed and dresser will go together. One of the most popular items for a “shabby chic” princess themed bed is a canopy. A canopy can make a bed look luxurious and royal, and will certainly make your daughter feel like a princess indeed. If you choose a shabby chic bed and it doesn’t already have a canopy, you can make your own with tulle material and chandelier hooks. Glitter, rhinestones, or sequins can add the final touches.

The Shabby Chic dresser and nightstand is an important focal point in the room. These furniture pieces usually feature glass pulls on the handles and decorative carving for a feminine touch. A bookcase works well for the uncluttered look because it can be used to store items up out of reach. Thereby increasing organization and keeping a child’s room from getting messy. Your child’s collection of dolls, princess themed books, family pictures and awards can be placed in the shelves or on top of a Shabby Chic dresser. For a woman using the princess theme for the home office or bedroom, a secretary desk offers a pretty accent that traditional desks do not have. Their spindle skinny legs, narrow benches and minimal design, effortlessly tie in with the uncluttered look praised in Shabby Chic decorating.

Put up a fresh coat of paint in order to make the walls pop when redesigning a child’s bedroom. Many princesses’ themed rooms use a soft pink or purple to go with the fairy tale design, though an off white or soft yellow work just as well. Alternatively, you can paint the walls white and add a colorful border. Princess, crown, castle or chandelier murals can be hung on the walls. Butterfly or star wall hangings and peel and stick decals are another attractive options. For a personal touch, a large banner with a fairy tale scene and the child’s name can be hung up over the bed.

Shabby chic carpeting can be light-colored, or you can go with hardwood floors. You can also use area rugs with a floral design for accent by the bed or shabby chic dresser. Lighting is important, too, and teardrop chains or glass beating on a chandelier, desk lamp or floor lamp can provide the perfect ambiance. You can also hang fairy lights on the wall for more detail.

Shabby chic can mean that you take someone else’s old items they no longer need and use them for your own purposes, thus giving them new life. You can take a new piece of furniture in shabby chic design, then add to it with other items defined in yard sales, attics, estate sales, or flea markets. Older items can be well used, of course, but they still should have been handled with care, so purchase carefully when you decide on this course of action. Trying to use damaged items or those with missing pieces might not be salvageable and may end up costing you more money than they’re worth. Shabby chic is usually based around the color white, of course, but you can also add some dark colored pieces. Cream-colored furniture, too, goes well with your shabby chic princess’ bedroom.