How to Decorate a Home in Old Hollywood Glamour

A chandelier will add instant glamour to a room.

Although the days of classic movie queens are long gone, you can still give your home an old Hollywood glamour look. If you're a classic film lover, use the movies as creative inspiration when decorating your house. Use authentic vintage pieces or realistic-looking antiques to add elegance to any room in your home, from the living room to a master bath.

Lighting Elements

A simple way to update a room with an old Hollywood style is with glamorous lighting elements. Hang a chandelier dripping with sparkling crystals from the center of a bedroom or dining room ceiling for an opulent look. For a flirty, feminine style, pick a chandelier featuring pink crystals. Install Hollywood track lighting, reminiscent of the type found around classic movie stars' dressing tables, over a bathroom or bedroom mirror.

Furniture

Make your living room look like an old Hollywood move set with the appropriate furniture. Decorate with a burgundy velvet-upholstered chaise lounge, similar to the ones Hollywood starlets lounged on between movie takes. Infuse a bedroom or den with elegance by creating a reading nook with an armchair featuring ornate, hand-carved details and plush cushions. For an over-the-top look, choose an ornate bed frame featuring a mirrored headboard for your bedroom. No old Hollywood-inspired home would be complete without a vintage vanity table for holding antique perfume bottles and flower vases.

Textiles

When picking old Hollywood glamour-inspired textiles for your home, think plush and elegant. Place a large, soft cheetah-print rug in the middle of any room as a focal point. Place a hand-carved bench featuring dark wood and a velvet cushion at the end of a bed as an extra seating element. For a sweet vintage look, hang crushed velvet or white lace curtains in a bedroom or living room.

Wall Decor

If you're on a decorating budget but want to give a room an old Hollywood style, start with the walls. Paint the walls a deep burgundy or raspberry pink shade for a luxe look. If you prefer wallpaper, choose elegant patterns, such as black and white toile or red and silver chinoise patterns.