vintage decor

21st century decor has been largely influenced by later trends in interior design, and among these, the era that comprises the 40’s and 50’s stands out. Many people know the style of this period through their grandparents’ home decor. or great-grandparents, which gives this type of decoration a nostalgic and pleasant air.

With the use of second-hand pieces, it is considered that decorating in vintage style it does not require refined finishes and the pursuit of perfection, but rather a combination of items of varied styles, including from times before the 40’s and 50’s, in addition to pieces inherited by the family over the years.

The vintage emerged as a consequence of the Second World War. In this period, it was common to arrange and repair belongings and objects in the house, thus valuing work with patchwork and crochet decoration and making. Much of what was produced was handmade and everything that could be used would be.

To decorate your home in vintage style, you don’t have to spend a lot. It is worth checking out bazaars, fairs and antique shops. In this case, there is no need to worry if the objects have signs of use for many years, in fact, this is what gives the pieces all their charm.

Bet on pastel colors, soft colors that refer to the “old and used” – nothing too colorful or too strong. Flower prints can and should be used, especially rose prints, when choosing items to decorate your home. A way to let any retro environment is to apply wallpaper with floral prints.

Other accessories that complement this type of decor include tablecloths, pillows, and embroidered fabrics and lace. Invest in ceramic pieces such as teapots and cups, as well as vases with flowers to add even more charm to your home. The kitchen is even easier to decorate; either with egg baskets and objects in the shape of cows and cupcakes or with floral prints on aprons and dish towels.

An item that is essential in vintage decoration is the china cabinet, where you can put all sorts of old items such as teapots, patterned boxes, porcelain dolls, objects inherited from the family and telephones or old cameras and turntables. These cabinets can be renovated if necessary, painted with colors such as pink, blue or light yellow and then they can be sanded in the corners to give a vintage touch, being able to decorate rooms or even bedrooms.

It is worth mentioning that vintage and retro are similar styles, but they have their differences. While vintage refers to the reuse of old pieces, retro refers to new and modern objects inspired by other times. Which makes it possible, for example, for you to have objects from the 21st century, such as a minibar, for example, inspired by old refrigerators.

A tip is to mix the two styles to compose an even richer decoration, mixing old objects – vintage – and new objects with retro inspiration.