Check out these six unique ways in which you can completely change the character of a room by simply adding a wall treatment, or two, or all six if you want. You can add a touch of historic charm to your home through decor, hardware, mirrors, art, carpets, furniture and lamps. Kristin Laing Design adds texture to an all-white bathroom with the vintage carpet, basket and artwork. My vintage French style living room and lobby before and after the tour show how I turned this eighties house into a beautiful modern home with French and vintage touches.
The mirrors and artwork in this bathroom created by Blanc Marine Living are visually appealing and add depth to a modern space. Obviously, what's new isn't vintage, but nowadays there are a lot of items that are made with a vintage look, so while I love the real thing, adding items that have a “vintage look” is just as good for adding a vintage aesthetic to your new or modern home. Wallpaper isn't just used to create a vintage charm style, but if you select the right pattern and use it the right way, there's no doubt that it can emulate that sweet aesthetic of vintage cabin charms. W Design Collective has placed a vintage chandelier along with a vintage-looking fireplace in this stunning space.
Finding things that are old to add to your home adds some texture, some uniqueness, and some character to your home. Adding decorative accessories such as the vintage kitchen book scale, an old vase and a vintage board are just some of the ways to add vintage elements to a kitchen. Heidi Caillier Design adds a thoughtful personality to this living room with lots of touches of vintage charm. While clean, modern design and minimalist interiors have long dominated the decoration market, a number of homeowners and potential buyers still appreciate the charm of a historic home.
Installing a medallion on the ceiling creates the illusion of higher ceilings and immediately creates the image of an old house. While vintage items can definitely be antique, vintage refers to items or furniture that are from a different era and that could be 50 years old.
