{"id":3292,"date":"2022-11-01T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T09:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/blog\/?p=3292"},"modified":"2024-11-11T08:37:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T08:37:13","slug":"shabby-chic-garden-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/blog\/shabby-chic-garden-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Shabby Chic Garden Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want a stunning garden that looks vintage, undemanding and almost effortless while still looking incredibly stylish, shabby chic<\/span>[i]<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is the way to go. The shabby chic look is easy to achieve, and it is one of the cheapest style designs, especially regarding home interiors and exteriors. The best thing about shabby chic gardens is that they tend to circle back every few years. So, if you\u2019re a little on the lazy side, you can leave your garden alone, with a bit of regular maintenance, and it won\u2019t be long before it\u2019s hip and new again.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a garden design idea that is simple and works well with anything you can find, we have spectacular shabby chic garden ideas for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is A Shabby Chic Garden?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A shabby chic garden is simply a style of garden that has a retro or vintage feel. It\u2019s one of the most popular garden design styles because you don\u2019t have to have perfect symmetry or have all of your pots, plants, furniture etc. to match. You can add some new pieces, as long as they have a classic look, and you can also repurpose other items. In fact, if you can combine some modern pieces with others that with a slight look of wear and tear, you have a fabulous combination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where many modern gardens may be minimalistic in design, the rules tend to go out the window when it comes to a shabby chic garden. You can create corners with lots of planters, furniture or other decorations, create intricate pathways with stunning borders or add vintage features to the sides of a building or along the fence line. The sky is the limit, and you decide when your shabby chic garden is complete.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shabby Chic Garden Ideas<\/span><\/h2>\n

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You can easily create your own shabby chic garden ideas to make your garden feel well loved, lived in and cosy. For example, you may already have a garden shed full of old planters, windows and doors, or a variety of odds and ends that may have been previously destined for disposal. <\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, you can also make use of newer materials that you can shabby yourself with the right paint effects. Scour antique stores, markets and private sales to get your collection of shabby chic accessories together. Not only can you easily achieve the shabby chic look, but you may also save your budget and the environment by reusing and repurposing old items.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Include Wooden Furniture<\/span><\/h3>\n

Wood is timeless and always looks elegant in any garden setting. Ditch the kitschy plastic furniture and opt for wood instead. You may have an old wrought iron bench with wooden seating or a full teak bench<\/a> sitting around. Bring it outside and rejuvenate it. If the metal looks rusty, sand it down and give it a rustproof coating. Apply a thin layer of paint so that the undercoat is still visible. You can do this for both wrought iron and wooden furniture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not everything needs to look old and weathered for a shabby chic look. You can get new\u00a0<\/span>wooden benches<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and simply add some old cushions or throw rugs over them. Choose a classic design that looks good now but will look just as good many years from now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Placing wooden furniture is just as important. Think of placing your wooden furniture at the far end of your garden and create a path towards the setting. This creates a retreat that you have to stroll towards, and with the right plants, your secret retreat is complete.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Be Inventive With Planters<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The best thing about a shabby chic garden is that you can go crazy with planters without actually having to buy planters. There are many different things you can use as planters instead of actual planters. Here are a few things that you can use to create\u00a0<\/span>unique upcycled planters<\/span><\/a>\u00a0instead of boring old planters:<\/span><\/p>\n