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You can decorate with a vintage wire egg basket using a number of basic elements like flowers, tissue paper and everything in between. Decorate with a vintage wire egg basket with help from a florist, interior decorator and party planner in this free video clip.
Vintage sewing baskets are a great way to inject a little color into your home design and can also make an excellent flower holder. Decorate with vintage baskets with help from a florist, interior decorator and party planner in this free video clip.
Decorating a wreath with vintage gift ribbon is a whole lot easier than you probably think it is. Decorate a wreath with vintage gift ribbon with help from a florist, interior decorator and party planner in this free video clip.
A vintage metal foot locker can be a sturdy resource for some extra added storage in any room of the house. Many of these types of boxes can be found at thrift shops and yard sales, or maybe there's one gathering dust in the upstairs attic. With a little creativity, any rusty old metal foot locker can be brought back to life for use in your home.
Interior decorating styles are as different as the homeowners who enjoy them. Styles are open to interpretation; and while some homeowners adhere to one design style, others borrow from and are influenced by all of them. However, there are distinct differences between styles; and while some may be obvious, such as shabby chic and modern industrial, some aren't so clear-cut, including the differences between vintage and colonial designs.
You can use vintage doilies, which are small, generally handmade pieces of lacy fabric, to give any room in your home a charming look. If your antique doily collection is hiding away in a closet, pull it out and put the pieces to work as one-of-a-kind home decor. Transform the lace doilies into eclectic pieces to jazz up or add charm to an otherwise boring space. If you don't own any doilies, you can easily find them at antique shops and flea markets.
Vintage theater seats can add drama or style to your home, depending on where and how you use them. The style of your vintage theater seats should complement the style of the room. Consider the era that the seats were originally used in, such as the solid wood theater seats of the 1930s or the vinyl-covered seats of the 1950s.
Ceramic trees are typically hollow full-branched trees, such as Christmas trees, that were handmade, painted and glazed by hobbyists during the last 60 years of the 20th century. The spreading branches contain small holes into which tiny colored glass bulbs or other ornaments, called jewels, fit. The tree fits onto a round base with a lightbulb in the center, which causes the tree's jewels to glow when lit. Some bases are wind-up music boxes or rotate when wound. You can display and showcase vintage ceramic trees in any number of ways.
The definition of a vintage home design piece can vary from year to year. In general, vintage pieces are at least 20 years old, but no older than 100. Anything older than that and the object may be considered antique. Vintage chandeliers, depending on their ages, may be exceedingly ornate or breathtakingly simple. Either way, with the right embellishments, vintage chandeliers can add old world charm into any space.
A dark brown room has the tendency to look heavy or oppressive. However, with the right accessories and decorations, the room develops a warm and sophisticated look. Even in a smaller room, the brown shade becomes more welcoming and friendly. Vintage rooms are typically smaller than modern rooms, so you need neutral colors when decorating. The neutral colors help break up the brown color and give the room a lighter feel.
It is thought that glass was first used to make beads in 3500 B.C. By 1500 B.C, Egyptian artists began creating glass vessels. Since then, the craft has grown and expanded. By the late 1800s, an automatic bottle machine was invented. There are thousands of types of vintage glasses, bottles, dishes and other items. A hobbyist can collect items from one company or focus on one color or style. Glass collections often are passed from generation to generation to brighten homes for years to come.
Among sports fanatics, pennants are very collectable memorabilia. Pennants can show your affection for certain teams, announce your alma mater or even mark key seasons in a school’s athletic history. Like most collectibles, you don’t want to leave pennants out in everyday environs where they can be damaged. Knowing how to decorate and display vintage felt pennants can leave them looking better for longer.
A vintage vanity table will give your bedroom or bathroom a charming, shabby-chic style. Vanity tables are typically made of white or light color wood, and feature a large mirror, small drawers and a matching stool. The vanity table will have an old-Hollywood glamorous appeal when decorated with antiques and other feminine details. Vintage vanity tables are as useful as they are decorative, as you can use them to store makeup, hair accessories and other beauty products.
Displaying vintage gift ribbon on a homemade wreath is an excellent way to share your one-of-a-kind finds that will add a splash of color to a wall. Vintage gift ribbon can be found at flea markets, antique stores and estate sales. Spools of vintage gift ribbon can be found by shopping specialty shops. To make a wreath of vintage gift ribbon takes a small amount of time and very few supplies. When using a moss-covered wreath base, you can add another layer of textural interest and a feel of yesteryear to a wreath you'll be proud to display.
First produced in Indiana, the Hoosier cabinet came by its name honestly. Around the turn of the century, a homemaker needed a place in which to store utensils, staples such as flour and sugar and pots and pans. The Hoosier cabinet became an all-in-one work station that made cooking meals a simpler project. Decorating a vintage Hoosier cabinet allows you to highlight the furnishing or display your own collectible items.
Vintage linen calendar towels, manufactured during the 1960s, '70s and '80s, feature colorful artwork and a whole year of day and date references. Collectible for various reasons, the art, the nostalgia or to commemorate a special year in your or a recipient's life -- display your calendar towels so you can enjoy them every day. Whether you frame the linens under protective glass or reinvent them with your sewing skills, decorating with your vintage linen calendars means surrounding yourself with the charming images you love.
Blonde furniture is brightly colored with a yellow tint and is typically made of wood. Although it may seem difficult to incorporate this type of vintage furniture into your décor, there are a variety of options, whether your goal is to work on the kitchen, living room or bedroom. When dealing with a vintage theme for your home, just about anything can work as long as you have an eclectic and artful approach.
Decorating a soffit with vintage appliances creates an old-fashioned, country charm in your kitchen area. Whether you've inherited these antique pieces or you are an avid collector, they add nostalgia and color to the room. Some appliances are flat or quite small; therefore, they require different methods to show them off at the best advantage.
Whether you have a profound interest in vintage furniture, an eclectic style or simply need to find a way to work with the furniture you have, decorating with mismatched vintage furniture is not as difficult as it may seem. Some believe that it will create an overwhelming collection of clutter, but this is not the case as long as you approach this type of project with careful planning and creative thinking. You cannot simply throw all of your pieces into one space and expect it to work.
Whether you have just found some old dishes while going through your belongings, purchased some dishes at a consignment shop or simply need to find something to do with your kitchenware, you can decorate your kitchen and dining space with these pieces to enhance the theme of your space. Before moving forward with this interior design project, first make the decision of the colors you wish to incorporate into your vintage theme, and purchase the appropriate accessories to complement them.
Create a bedroom that has a romantic air using a French vintage motif as your theme. Delicate patterns, warm colors and vintage furniture pieces all work together to create a bedroom that will evoke the feeling of being in a French country house. This design brings a sense of sophistication and femininity into your bedroom, creating a relaxing haven.
The shape, form and open weave of a vintage wire egg basket provide a wide variety of options for home decorating. The shape of the basket depends on the time period and area in which it was made. Large egg baskets make excellent storage for magazines, newspaper and yarn. Place or hang the empty vintage egg basket in a space that requires only a subtle hint of line. Add decorative items to the inside of the basket or through the open weave to provide more flare to the area.
No-sew pillows take less time and energy to create than traditional pillows. You can create a no-sew pillow with fabric tape or fabric glue. Using fabric glue to secure the edges of the fabric allows you to skip the sewing machine or needle and thread.
Craft stores are special places that give people the tools and ideas to create one-of-a-kind pieces. The displays in the windows and around the interior of a craft store are crucial. The displays in the window should draw people into the store, catching the eyes of those passing by and making them intrigued about creating something themselves. The displays in the stores need to continually inspire people into making projects, and help to sell merchandise.
Displaying furs aesthetically and effectively is necessary if you own a shop or are designing a gallery exhibition devoted to fashion of time's past. However, fur is a much more controversial material now than it was 30 or 40 years ago. Animal rights activists speak boldly and honestly about the torture and trauma that animals endure in the fur trading industry. To some people fur is downright offensive and immoral.
Hankies or handkerchiefs might seem like a product of the 20th Century, but they actually date all the way back to ancient Rome. Handkerchiefs once were as much a part of fashion as a scarf or hat. If you have a collection of pretty vintage handkerchiefs, you can use them in your home decor.
An empty wall is a blank canvas, a chance to display items that reflect your personal decorating style. If your décor is traditional, you may choose to stick with wall art in keeping with that look, like framed portraits or landscapes. For a shabby chic room, found objects might serve as your palette while a wall in a country style home is a good spot for displaying collections. A contemporary room cries out for something avant-garde and unexpected. No matter your taste, hang it on the wall for all to see.
Save your treasured linens and fabric yardages from the scrap bag and use them to decorate your home. Even if the fabric has some damage, it can still be recycled into pillows and window treatments. Hand-embroidered fabric or items with vintage trim make especially wonderful additions to your home decor. Use a row of "Day of the Week" dish towels for a charming kitchen valance. Vintage handkerchiefs make lovely pillows for a lady's bedroom.
Hankies, short for handkerchiefs, are a holdover from bygone days when no lady would leave the house without one in her purse or pocket. Whether you have a drawer full of vintage beauties or just a couple of modern samples, get them out and get creative: You can repurpose them into decorative pillows and get new life out of a collection of cotton, linen, silk and lace bits.
Kitchens often represent the cornerstone of a home, as a fair amount of time is spent in them. Because of the importance of the kitchen, having a good design rates highly for many homeowners and prospective homeowners. While modern style kitchens have their charm, the appeal of a retro kitchen is too much for others to resist. Designing a retro kitchen, however, may seem a bit daunting at first. Taking it slow and planning the details ensures that your kitchen design reflects your vintage ideals well.
Vintage aprons can add charm and color to your home's décor. You can find inexpensive aprons at yard sales, bazaars and thrift stores. They feature bright and cheery patterns and they're made of durable, wrinkle-resistant fabric. If you have discovered the allure of vintage aprons and have several on hand, bring them out of hiding and decorate with them.
A vintage kitchen reflects a certain time period or popular style. Usually -- but not always -- it's the time period when the house was built. Sometimes older houses have kitchens that have been updated several times over the years and no longer look or feel like the rest of the house. You may have bought a home that has one of those kitchens, and you may want to give the kitchen an older feel without undertaking a total overhaul. You can do that be painting the walls, updating fabrics and adding retro accessories.
Design your backyard or garden area to create a charming world of eclectic displays. A claw-foot tub may be just the feature needed to show your whimsical side. Use the tub for an unusual way to display a burst of color from flowers or cascading greens. Whether you use your yard for entertaining friends and family, or a private retreat, a claw tub is a conversation starter.
Vintage linens are romantic and add a timeless quality to homes. The fibers in linens are durable and airy and get softer with age, making old linens a fabulous choice for lasting home decorations. Vintage linens are often passed down through generations as family heirlooms, but you can almost always find them at thrift stores, consignment shops, and antiques shops for relatively low prices.
Accessorizing with textiles from the past gives your home's decor an added layer of personality and interest. Whether you are dressing a bed with an antique homespun blanket or highlighting your kitchen with freshly starched, brightly colored midcentury hand towels, you're letting your personal style shine through. Cloth items from another era can provide the color palette for an entire room, punch up neutral upholstery, or soften sleek, modern pieces. Check yard sales, antique stores and flea markets for just the right fabrics for your decorating style.
Memory boards instantly transform a room, creating a focal point that radiates with personality. Decorating memory boards should always involve choosing elements, colors and memorabilia you love so that the memory board reflects your unique style and experiences. Memory boards can quickly and easily be updated on a continual basis by adding recent acquisitions, seasonal elements or thematic displays.
Decorating your home with a vintage cottage motif is not only classic but also cutting edge. Increasingly, the "shabby chic" cottage look using flea market finds, lovely antiques and traditional colors and textures is taking over interior design. The look can cater to any budget and can be customized with one-of-a-kind pieces and refurbished furniture.
The den and great room are often places where men gather to watch television or work. To make it unique, this space should be decorated in a way that appeals to a man without seeming overdone. One motif that's not often used is men's vintage clothing, which can be found in plentiful supply at auctions and second-hand stores.
The difference between shabby chic and just plain shabby is in the details. A touch of paint, new hardware, fresh fabric, a paper embellishment or two--and that's all you need to transform old, boring furniture into funky, vintage-inspired pieces. Start with furniture you already have, or find inexpensive items at thrift shops or yard sales. The furniture does not need to be antique. All you need is well-made furniture in need of sprucing up.
Everything old becomes new again eventually, and recent years have seen the popularity of vintage-style trailers grow, as the retro look cycles back into style. Old Airstreams and other vintage trailers, with their space-age silver bullet designs, continue to feel fresh and lighthearted all these years later, offering folks a fun space to decorate that doesn't take itself too seriously. If you're looking to fix up an old vintage trailer, forget about playing it safe. The rule of thumb should be the funkier the better when it comes to these quirky little pods.
Vintage hankies are often embroidered with delicate flowers in pastel shades that have become even lighter over time. These soft swatches of history are reminiscent of a more genteel era. Include vintage hankies in your home's décor as a nod to the past or to memorialize those who once carried them. Vintage hankies work well with your shabby chic, country cottage and French country décor.
Vintage decor can bring a sense of history and home to a classic-styled abode. Like a snapshot of grandma's house, natural fabrics, hand-embroidered linens and formal furnishings can create a nostalgic nod to a simpler time. Easily attainable accessories make this a joy to create. Here's how to get started.
Decorating a vintage nursery is a project that can help expectant parents reminisce about their own childhood. Creating a room for an infant that helps parents connect with each other and provides wholesome visual stimulus is a worthwhile goal, and a vintage nursery can be a vital element. Learn where to find vintage nursery decor and when to use something new.
Any collector of vintage linens knows how beautiful handkerchiefs are. Whether they are delicate and dainty lace, kitschy souvenir graphics or pretty floral prints, each one has a different story. So why settle for storing them in a box when they could be out on display -- and in some quite creative ways.
Decorating a new room can be fun and challenging. To get a cool and unique look to your new living room, dining room, or bedroom why not decorate with some vintage Depression-era furniture? The old styles of the Depression-era are back in vogue and you can impress your friends with your style!
Vintage Style is an eclectic and casual way of decorating. It combines antique fabrics, collectibles and inexpensive flea market treasures to decorate every room in your home. Vintage Style can be adapted to any style of house, from a New York loft to an old country farmhouse. Mix old and new elements to create a vintage style all your own.
Transport yourself back to the era of lava lamps and orange counter tops. Well, maybe not the orange counter tops. Decorate your vintage camper to reflect its time period. Bring a touch of the 1960s or 1970s to the outdoors and decorate a vintage camper.
