How To Create A Vintage Look For Your Home

Vintage is defined as  too old to be considered modern, but not old enough to be considered antique.  It can also mean retro, recently out of style with potential to make a comeback.  It is such fun to scour antique flea markets, thrift shops and vintage shops to hunt for pieces to use in my design. The look has been called Boho Chic or a modern take on bohemian lifestyle. What you may also call today’s hippy! It’s a mix of contemporary items and found pieces to create an “in the moment” or spontaneous style of design. Something that is not too planned but just comes together effortlessly.

Recently I visited Urban Vintage Rentals here in Jupiter, Florida. They are a creative cast of women who style rooms for events and photographs. I will be working with them on two of my upcoming photo shoots and wanted to get a look at their wares. Perusing their warehouse gave me lots of ideas and we discussed our exciting collaboration about to happen.

A perfectly vintage style might include brightly painted classic furnishings, cobalt and emerald glassware, dreamcatchers, brass candlesticks, bright velvet club chairs, various patterned throw pillows, and a traditional element here and there like an old wood Windsor chair.

 

 

Many furniture retailers are also starting to duplicate the style, making these types of pieces easy to find.   Etsy is also a great place to find vintage. Here are a few pieces I found to give you some ideas.