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Decorating with Vintage Finds

Posted by Eric Morgan on 8th Apr 2014

Decorating with vintage decor adds personality, charm and character to homes. Homeowners can easily add vintage styles to homes with the following helpful design tips.

Collections – Display collections together, as this creates a cohesive, reoccurring theme throughout homes. These types of displays work excellent for vases, photo galleries, tea collections or antique plates.

Displays – Display favorite accessories on bookshelves. Unique accessories can include bookends, antique books, bowls and vintage cameras.

Colors – Coordinate colors that add balance and harmony to homes. Homeowners can coordinate wood furniture, upholstery textures, floor lamps and large artwork for a cohesive, flowing design.

Wall Space – Embrace wall space for displays, as this takes up very little room. Add vintage, weathered planks to walls for immediate shelf space. Consider arranging vintage figurines, first-edition books, antique pictures and vases on these ledges.

Mix – Today’s reproductions are easier to find and more durable than some antique models. Embrace new and old pieces to achieve a mixed look that is attractive and unique. The Oval and Round Mirror Store features a wide assortment of wall mirrors, including vintage mirrors. Expert artisans that have used the same techniques for several hundred years handcraft these designs.

Repurpose – For budget-friendly home decor, consider purchasing outdated colors and repainting them with modern, vintage tones for a one-of-a-kind, eclectic look.

Double Duty – Furniture that pulls double duty is extremely practical for modern decor trends. Hutches can serve as storage, as well as offering attractive displays for plants or bottle collections.

Focal Point – Adding a unique, antique focal point helps define spaces and generates visual interest.

Art – Architectural elements, such as antique built-ins can easily be renovated into personal presentation areas, combining accessories with home’s unique architectural theme.

History – Display family memorabilia in an artful arrangement, which adds a personal touch to any home.

Layers – Embrace layers throughout home design. Blend white comforters with blankets, afghans and textured pillows for a chic, designer touch.

Elements – Mix metal furniture to add a vintage industrial appearance to home decor. Old metal snack racks are perfect for displaying vintage postcards, family photos and greeting cards.

The Oval and Round Mirror Store specializes in offering vintage mirrors. Popular and bestselling wall mirrors include antique white, burnished gold, burnished silver, Venetian gold, vintage walnut and even vintage cherry stains. Modern vintage wall mirrors include the Ramino framed rectangle mirrors, Williamsburg rectangle mirrors, Rome rectangle mirrors and Saratoga antique mirrors.