What is vintage and how does it look in the interior?
Vintage style in the interior is largely nostalgia and fond memories. It seems easy to recreate this style, but it is only until you personally encounter it, because in practice it is quite difficult. A characteristic feature of this style is furniture belonging to past eras. But that's not all - the furniture should have a clear imprint of the past tense, it is important that it can be seen that the subject has a history. This is usually expressed in faded upholstery, cracks, chips, scuffs and other characteristic imperfections.
On the other hand, this is a fairly economical interior, since you do not need new furniture, but on the contrary, you need to purchase a jet. Well, old furniture, of course, costs much less. But do not forget that there are many more characteristic moments that together form a vintage interior. In this article, we will tell you about exactly how this interior style is formed, and what its most striking features you can use.
Ease of cladding
Facing throughout the house is quite monotonous and with little variation. If we talk about flooring, then it should be either a board, or parquet, or a tile. It is clear that the tile is especially relevant for the kitchen and bathroom. The main principle of the flooring is wear and obvious use. Of course, you may be worried about how to use the old coatings, because they have already lost their qualities, but do not worry. There are a large number of stores that are engaged in the creation of artificially aged coatings. When choosing a wall covering, it is better to focus on two options - classic paper wallpaper or paint. If you like wallpaper more, then use options of light shades, with a floral pattern, large flowers. The ceiling should be white, but the skirting boards should be stylized as stucco.
Old furniture
As mentioned earlier, “aged” furniture is the main focus of this style. An excellent option would be a tall wardrobe with carved decor in the bedroom, wrought iron couches and beds, patinated chests of drawers, shelves, coffee tables and more. Painted slightly peeling furniture fits perfectly. Actually, you can buy furniture that really was in use, or you can buy artificially aged furniture.
Faded colors
Restrained, slightly faded tones are very important for a vintage interior. They are perfectly combined with simple cladding and aged furniture, creating a special atmosphere. Preference is given to light colors - light blue, beige, dirty pink, etc. A similar attitude is preserved for drawings - they should be faded, barely noticeable, pastel.
Specific decor
I think you guessed that special preference is given to the old decor. These may be framed mirrors that already have some scuffs and specks. A good option for a child’s room would be old (or aged) posters. Dried flowers are an excellent decor - such a bouquet creates an incredible ensemble in the interior. Another great option is black and white photographs hung on the wall. And as a final touch, you can add covers for chairs, tablecloths, bedspreads. Skillfully using the decor, you will complement the overall picture and give the room the right mood.
Naturally, such an interior will look very interesting and very sincere. But before that, you need to find the right furniture. After all, it depends on her how natural the interior will look. You can contact the company «Smart Space». We have been involved in the implementation of individual projects for a long time, so you can rely on us.
