Antique and vintage aesthetics are a very popular option when it comes to home décor. There are many ways that this can be implemented into your home, from full renovations to small additional accessories.
You can find great bargains in charity shops, with genuine vintage items littering the shelves. You will also be able to get imitation antique items in shops, that will give the impression of being vintage, but will actually be brand new.
No matter the size of your home or your budget, here are just four vintage home décor ideas to give you some inspiration for your next home makeover.
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Fireplaces
Whether just for show, for warmth or for both, fireplaces and stoves are a great way to keep your home cosy while providing a great centrepiece in your living room or kitchen.
There are many different styles and effects that stonewoods.co.uk can offer you, from cast iron to tiles. This means that you can choose a fireplace that fits with the atmosphere, design and colour scheme of the rest of your home.
Colour Schemes
Colour schemes can help to make your home feel more coherent, and can be implemented through the colours of the walls and floor, furnishing, appliances, accessories and art.
This means that you can incorporate the colour scheme in different ways depending on your budget, the size of your home and how much work you want to do. Vintage colour palettes will vary depending on the period that you are wanting to emulate, but many consist of muted, pastel tones and shades of cream, blue, red and orange.
Accessories
The items you have in your home can also contribute to your antique atmosphere. Whether you enjoy hunting in charity shops or ordering online, you will be able to find plenty of items to fit your style. Typical vintage home accessories include lamps and lampshades, furniture and soft furnishings.
Consider the time period that you are interested in, and take a look at the interior styles that were popular at that time. You may be able to find some genuine pieces, or great imitations that fit right into your home.
Flooring
When it comes to flooring, it is again helpful to think about the style and period you are trying to recreate. Your home may already have some gorgeous vintage flooring, and this could be the inspiration for growing the style throughout the rest of your home.
Popular vintage flooring ideas include tiles and patterns, wood and soft furnishing such as rugs. If you do not want to change the flooring of a whole room or area, then adding some rugs to the floor is a great, cost-effective way to inject some vintage charm into your home.
This is also a good idea if you are renting, and are not allowed to make any permanent changes to your home. Once more, if you cannot get hold of the real thing, there are many ways to imitate vintage flooring, with lino and vinyl being a popular option.
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