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Bedroom Headboard Only Wesley Allen Frame HO/WAF1364: To what era do you think this bedroom piece belongs?
These days, when you ask people to define vintage, what they would automatically think about is old or anything dated. The experts, though, know that none can be farther from the truth. Vintage interior design is there to make people reminisce and be nostalgic.
When you see a style that looks anywhere from the glamorous ‘40s till the ‘60s, then you’re seeing vintage in all its glory. The elements are obviously luxurious and the blend of colors are truly inviting.
Don’t be pressed to go for the perfect and finished style. Instead, mix and match the different pieces and styles. Here are some ideas that can jumpstart your vintage interior design –
Yes to Balance
Know that vintage interior design can get tricky. While this is one of the hardest to set up, a lot of people still want to use this design in their homes all because they want to recreate the elegance that is synonymous of the eras of the past. Go wrong with it, though, and you could end up with an unstylish replica of your Grandma’s house.
Always consider balance. The right kind of vintage look is one that has equalized both traditional and modern looks.
Old Pieces as Backbone
Vintage pieces are the backbone of this style. Whether your favorite decade is the ‘40s or the ‘60s, well-chosen vintage or – at the very least – vintage-looking pieces are the elements that will fortify your vintage style.
The look that you’re trying to recreate is one that will transport the guests to an era where contemporary pieces simply won’t defeat.
If you’re thinking that your Grandma’s antique pieces automatically qualify as default furnishings, think again. Just because a piece looks old doesn’t mean that it can go with the rest of the design. The vintage pieces that you use must be in great condition and must still be able to withstand the daily wear and tear.
To know whether the old piece will do, check its weight. See if the natural materials used are those that were specially crafted and not mass-produced. Check also the joints.
Are they still sturdy? The moment the joineries feel shaky or if the wood is already rotten, don’t use the piece anymore.
If there is too much discoloration or rust – the type that can no longer be dealt with – then it’s time for furniture replacement.
Define the Focal Point
As soon as you find vintage pieces that already suit the style that you’re trying to use, then consider how these can be made the focal points of your home. A focal piece is one that immediately draws the beholder’s eye towards it. More often than not, the right candidate is a piece of furniture.
Allow the focal furniture to take center stage. For instance, the dining room often has the dining table as the star while in the living room, the default focal piece is the couch. When you go to the bedroom, then what could be better than a vintage-looking bed to pull all the other design elements together?
Add Other Vintage Details
Finally, it pays to seriously consider the patterns and colors that will be used in a vintage interior design. Use some polka dots and you will immediately be transported to the 1950s. Display some deep shades of red and your guests will surely think that you’re recreating the Victorian era.
Knowing how to add the right vintage elements in the design comes with a large payoff even with just a minimal effort. Take the time to research on your preferred era then get a sense of the design elements that they used then. Try to create a mental picture of what you would want to copy.
If you don’t have existing pieces of the era that you choose, then visit our shop for the finest vintage-inspired pieces and you would never go wrong.
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