What are some good shabby-chic paint colors?

Many colors can be used to achieve the shabby chic look, including light pink, light blue and gray. Pea green, pale yellow and burnt orange also work well for a shabby-chic theme, depending on the item or surface being painted. Shabby-chic items can also be painted beige and off-white.

A faded or distressed look characterizes shabby-chic decor. People interested in this look can mix their paint colors of choice with white paint to soften them, which give walls and furniture an aged look. Water-based, non-toxic paints of any color aid in achieving the shabby chic look, as they can be distressed by scratching, carving or sanding without harming the painter.