Nowadays, we usually see bedrooms designed in a variety of styles from modern to simple minimalist. But sometimes it’s better to stay with a classy and old-school vibe. Luckily, vintage design style can bring a great combination of budget-saving aesthetic with convenient function. While vintage style for bedrooms has many variants from shabby-chic to retro, there are a few tips-and-tricks to easily give your room an old-fashioned and historical look.
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Bring in distressed items
Instead of fresh new and bold furniture, to give the bedroom a signature vintage look, you should add some distressed furniture. You can buy new distressed-appearance furniture or distress it yourself by using sandpaper and paint. This is an awesome way to reborn old pieces.
Break-out with bright colors
Vintage style is not only attached with only light or fainted color but it can still be suitable with bold or bright color. To make the best out of it, you can choose a bold color item first and opt for that color palette to apply for the whole space.
Hanging landscape artworks
Vintage art refers to old-school landscape paintings and drawings which are still very popular today. Using these kinds of artworks is an effective way to decorate a vintage bedroom since you will be getting something that is distinctive and original. You can find digital versions of your favorite landscape picture online and print it, put it in a wooden frame and there you have it. It will balance your budget more than buying new ones.
Finding a vintage frame
To finish decorating your wall with those arts like we mentioned above, you should go to any thrift store to find a vintage frame. This kind of frame will usually go with white, black or brown color which is a “perfect dot” to complete a vintage bedroom space.
Natural pattern curtains
Sophisticated and subtle patterns of plants and flowers curtains are one of the signatures of vintage style bedrooms. This item will not only adjust the light when needed but also used as old-home decorations.
Using canopy bed
A canopy bed can be a focal point of your old-school vintage bedroom. Try going for a canopy that matches with your bed sheet and curtain. For example, with this vintage bedroom design, a blush pink canopy tone with the pink throw pillow that makes a perfect elegant old-fashioned vibe.
Get creative with wallpaper
The overall look of your bedroom can be decided by how the wall looks, especially when you’re trying to create a vintage-themed space. Vintage wallpapers usually contain patterns of nature such as flowers, plants or birds with fainted, rustic hues.
Include an upholstered headboard
Upholstered headboards are useful for anyone who likes to sit and relax on the bed with a book. However, in a vintage-inspired bedroom, this comfy headboard must go with a certain pattern. For example, with this design from Studio Peake, you will immediately get the vintage-like room for the beige color and flowers detail.
Add a matching nightstands
Most of the time, you can always fill the space with nightstands. It not only provides more space for storage but also becomes a great ornament of the room. To match with vintage themes, find antique ones with distressed look or just a simple bold wooden nightstand is enough.
Brings in nostalgic feel with an amoire
An armoire isn’t just an extra storage, it also brings us back to the good old time when such pieces of ornament can’t be missed-out in any bedroom. Find yourself a vintage armoire with brown and historic look like this bedroom from blogger Jessica Brigham below to finish the old-school vibe.
Add a Vintage Chest
To give the bedroom an extra space for storage while the room is already filled with wardrobe or armoire. You can give it a try by using an antique storage chest. Not only will the chest provide a place for off-season clothes but it will also be a stylish vintage decoration to the room.
Add a wall clock
When referring to the Vintage style bedroom, it is impossible to mention the fancy classic Vintage clock. It’s recommended that you should opt for a vintage wall clock with roman numbers. This item will give your vintage-inspired bedroom a super luxurious look.
Renovate with a dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher is always considered a treasure of the bedroom with the meaning of bringing good sleep and good luck to the owner. At the same time, it is also a certain item that should be present in the Vintage style bedroom.
Use the right bedside lamps
A bedside lamp is a thing that can’t be excluded from any bedroom. Beside another source of lighting, a bedside lamp gives a cozy, relaxed feeling of dimming light that beckons your eyes to take a rest. To comply with the vintage theme of the room, you can choose a wooden or metallic lamp with fabric old-fashioned lamp shade and tassels.
Find a classic chandelier
It’s not necessary to have a chandelier in the bedroom but you will immediately want one after admiring this good-old vintage room. A hanging antique chandelier not only brings luxury and elegance to your space, but it can also play as a vintage touch to finish the whole room. Note that you shouldn’t go for something too gaudy, make it the center of the room and be as simple as possible.
The bedroom is your personal space and with vintage style decor, it is also a great place to personalize and characterize in your own favor. We hope that with all of the ideas above, you have decided what’s best for your vintage bedroom design. Stay tuned for more designing tips-and-tricks!
