Decorating In White For Clean And Simple Shabby Chic

The term shabby chic conjures up a lot of different images depending on how you want to combine the shabby and chic elements.  It can be quite simple to let the color white be the clean and chic portion and combine different textures and surfaces to come up with the shabby.

Decorating in white, in this way, is probably one of my favorite ways to define the shabby chic style.  I have several examples, in different areas of the home, to inspire you with your own decorating.

Some of the examples are all white but the majority are combined with very light neutrals which adds just the right amount of interest.

photo via 4 All My Wishes And Dreams

I love the wood, wicker and burlap accents to go along with all of the white.

photo via Zsa Zsa Bellagio

Even though this room is decorated in all white, all of the different textures add a big wow factor.

photo via The Willows

This bedroom is completely chic and dreamy.

photo via Home In Exteriors

A touch of light aqua is so striking when the majority of the room is white.

photo via Digs Digs

Here is a more modern take on some rustic elements mixed with the clean white palette.

photo via HGTV

Look how well the shabby accessories stand out against all of that white!  I just love how that Bakery sign pops.

photo via Home Decor Tip

There is just something so soothing about this display.  The cabinet with the distressed white paint is a great contrast against the smooth bright white wall paint.

photo via Denise In Bloom

If you don’t want to do a whole room in white, small space or vignettes look great in an all white theme.

Would you consider decorating in white?  Which rooms would you do?  Leave your comments below.