shabby chic

Etymology
1980s, popularized by the magazine .

Noun

 * 1)  A form of interior design where furnishings are either chosen for their appearance of age and signs of wear and tear or where new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique.
 * 2) * 2012, Fodor's, Fodor's England 2013: with the Best of Wales, Fodor's Travel (ISBN 9780876371763)
 * Pros: quirky character; beautiful setting. Cons: sometimes shabby rather than shabby chic; not much to do in vicinity; minimum stay required.
 * 1) * 2012, Fodor's, Fodor's England 2013: with the Best of Wales, Fodor's Travel (ISBN 9780876371763)
 * Pros: quirky character; beautiful setting. Cons: sometimes shabby rather than shabby chic; not much to do in vicinity; minimum stay required.
 * Pros: quirky character; beautiful setting. Cons: sometimes shabby rather than shabby chic; not much to do in vicinity; minimum stay required.