Very light colors, fabrics pleasant to the touch, and that touch of refined romanticism that surprises. A
shabby chic table
is never mundane, conveys a sense of warmth and coziness, and creates an atmosphere that is both elegant and informal. It perfectly combines some aspects of rustic and explores the glam aspects of vintage.

Setting shabby chic table settings: the essentials

How to
set a shabby.chic table
? By choosing, first of all, the right tablecloth. Linen is the ideal fabric for creating a
shabby chic mise en place
, perhaps with ruffles or galette to make it more romantic. Indispensable linen napkins in the same shade to complete the textile table decor. What shade? White and its various shades are ideal for an
elegant shabby-chic setup
. Unmissable, for a romantic and vintage effect, are ceramic plates. Those with delicate floral decorations, reminiscent of the classic taste of elegance of the past, are perfect, but simple, traditional dishes, the dishes that could be found in grandmothers’ cupboards, the “good service” cupboard, are also fine. The glasses for
set a shabby-chic table.
should not be flashy, they should be elegant, refined and discreet. Pairing them with plates is a touch of over-the-top class, but alternatively, you can choose plain patterns that go well with any other element on the table. The essential shabby chic table setting is completed with classic cutlery, in steel or silver, possibly featuring floral decorations in the handle, for an always welcome vintage touch.

The right shabby chic accessories

A shabby chic table should be completed with the right accessories. There should never be a shortage of fresh flowers, strictly in light shades, used as centerpieces. White roses, not in bud but wide open, placed in vases or similarly placed on the tablecloth, are perfect. For a
romantic mise en place
it is appropriate to place a few candles. Carefully decorated white candles are a simple and elegant solution, but never as elegant as a beautiful metal or silver candelabra, probably one of the emblems of a
shabby chic table
.

Discover accessories and furnishings for a shabby chic table in the online store or come visit me at the Locarno showroom, via B. Rusca 2, to create your own personalized table setting.