Photo Wallpaper Shabby: That's what makes them so special

Photomurals Shabby are modern wallpapers that are particularly well suited for individualists. This allows not only vintage rooms, but also modern and abstract facilities to be realized. Thanks to the versatile motifs, everyone will find exactly the design that suits their personal taste.

Suitable for every room

The biggest advantage of shabby chic is that the wallpaper is suitable for every room in the home. Whether a floral pattern in the living room, a stone look behind the bed or a dreamy landscape in the kitchen - these wallpapers make every room shine.

It also doesn't matter whether you live in an apartment, a loft or in a house with high walls. The photo wallpaper Shabby beautifies your living space optimally and also has an inviting and interesting effect on visitors.

What is shabby chic style wallpaper?

Shabby chic wallpapers are characterized by combining modern elements with apparent signs of age and use . As a result, the non-woven wallpapers do not look new, but appear anything but perfect. It is precisely these details that make them absolute eye-catchers in rooms of all sizes.

In order to better understand what shabby chic is all about, you should take a closer look at what era it actually comes from. It originally comes from England in the 1980s and was carried from there to other countries, such as America. The elegance, which is undoubtedly present, looks faded and far from perfectionist claims . This is what makes the shabby chic wallpaper so special.

The word "shabby" was modeled after the impoverished British gentry, referring to their faded elegance. Have you ever removed a wallpaper and discovered an even older one underneath? This mixture of fascination and excitement is also repeatedly triggered by the shabby chic wallpapers.

However, shabby can only be perfectly complemented by the word chic , which stands for historical furnishings from the flea market or from the old box in the attic. Together with heirlooms and homemade items, these conjure up the special charm of a room embellished by the wallpaper.

This is what characterizes shabby photomurals

The photo wallpaper Shabby is characterized by intentional signs of wear and defects . These do not affect the function of the wallpaper. Your strips can be attached with paste just as easily as all of our other high-quality non-woven wallpapers. The intentional imperfections, which can include faded colours, patterns, stains or patina , give the impression that the wallpaper has been around for many years.

We automatically associate old and used things with stories from the past . Sitting in a room with shabby chic wallpaper therefore has a very unique and cozy atmosphere that stimulates curiosity and imagination and invites you to dream.

Shabby chic is never about perfectionism. Rather, the wallpaper should positively emphasize the imperfect . Originally, this style stood in direct contrast to English middle-class Victorian interiors , which were characterized by a high degree of accomplished perfection.

Colors

With shabby chic, preference is given to choosing matt and delicate pastel shades . These colors are particularly popular:

• White: White can come in different shades. Off-white, cream, lime and chalk white are popular, but a shade of white with a yellow tinge is also ideal. If the white contains small nuances of vanilla or rosé, it is all the more refreshing and also space-expanding. On the other hand, all shades of white that tend towards blue look too modern.

• Yellow: In the case of shabby chic, it's not the garish shades of yellow that are convincing. Instead, vanilla, banana and pastel yellow ensure a special ambience with a good mood and happiness. Combinations with dark orange also look great.

• Turquoise: This mix of blue and green makes most people think of the sea and tropical beaches. That's why the color brings a refreshing touch to shabby chic. The nuances range from light to strong and make a lot in any case.

• Rosé: Pink looks playful and romantic and also stimulates the imagination. It has a balancing effect on many people, so that stress can be relieved after a long day at work. Rooms bathed in rosé convey a feeling of warmth and security.

• Blue: Blue is considered a contrasting colour, but it can also convey romance, nostalgia and faded elegance. It is best to choose wallpaper in sky blue or pastel blue or the shades in between. The blue tones of gentian and cornflower are also great for a wallpaper in this style.

• Green: The color of hope in a shabby photo wallpaper is mainly mint green or subtle sage green. Both immediately make you think of nature in spring or summer. Mixtures between pastel yellow and pastel green are just as possible.

• Violet: There is something mysterious and magical about this color and it is often combined with light green or vanilla yellow. Depending on the shade, violet can be either romantic, majestic or kitschy - you should always choose what you like best.

• Beige: Hardly any other color looks so natural and down-to-earth. It is particularly chic when used together with rosé, light gray or creamy vanilla yellow.

• Grey: Depending on the nuance, gray can appear very elegant. Delicate shades of gray are often tinted with green, yellow or beige. But violet-toned gray also creates a special atmosphere in the room.

Pattern

The different patterns are as versatile as the colors of a shabby wallpaper. In order to find a great motif, you should take a close look at all of them and let them sink in for a while. These patterns are commonly selected:

• Wave Pattern: Waves represent movement and power. If they are shown on a shabby photo wallpaper, you can be sure that they will create a very special ambience in the room.

• Metal iron: These photo wallpapers radiate cool elegance and look nostalgically faded. They are ideal for a modern furnishing style.

• Birds: A flock of birds makes us think of freedom and many possibilities. In addition, the animal patterns bring liveliness into the room.

• Writing: Imagine your wall becoming a piece of paper written on. What can you discover on it?

• Skull pattern: If you want something a little more unusual, a shabby wallpaper with a skull design is ideal. These wallpapers are available in different color shades.

• Metal Grunge Rust: Rusted metal naturally looks old and brings an industrial touch to any room.

• Watercolor Grunge Abstract: Turn any wall into a canvas with this chic photo wallpaper. It seems as if the artist had just finished his work.

• Wall Vintage Stone: Stone patterns radiate a closeness to nature. Decorated in yellow and gray tones, they are also suitable on a shabby wallpaper.

Do you want your photo wallpaper to look even more realistic? Then we advise you to take a look at our 3D wallpapers . These are also available in many colors and designs.

Combination of modernity and nostalgia

The Shabby Chic furnishing style was already popular in the 1980s and was primarily influenced by the English interior designer Rachel Ashwell . In the beginning it was primarily about furniture in this style, but it continued to develop so that wallpapers soon became popular as well.

A notable feature of the now widespread style is that it manages to elegantly combine the old with the new . The furniture doesn't really have to come from the flea market or attic, and the wallpaper naturally only has signs of wear that are already given to them during the manufacturing process. It is precisely this imperfection that inspires fans of the Shabby photo wallpaper over and over again.

Conclusion

Upgrading your own premises with a photo wallpaper is a wonderful thing and easy to implement for everyone. Our wallpapers are made of high quality material, which is easy to put on the wall. Products with a shabby look are particularly popular today. They convey nostalgia and joie de vivre and surprise with loving details.

The visual signs of wear give the impression that they have existed for a long time and have seen a lot. Suitable accessories are items from flea markets or items that have been trimmed to look old. A high-quality non-woven wallpaper in a shabby look delights the heart and soul and evokes long-dusty memories of beautiful childhood days.