Bored of Modern? Revive the Charm of the Past with the Vintage Style
Decoration, like any form of art, is enriched by the passage of time. Just as a work of art acquires value over the years, certain objects and styles only unfold their full charm once they have seen stories that have been lived through. That's why vintage style is always a good idea. Do you have an old object that you don't want to throw away, but it doesn't go with anything else? It's time to make it shine. Here's how!
Create an atmosphere that gives the sensation of having traveled back in time.
Furniture inherited from grandmother, pieces rescued from antique markets, paintings that have aged with us on the walls? All of them gain a unique personality with the traces left by daily use. Far from becoming obsolete, these decorative elements are revalued as vintage pieces that gives warmth and nostalgia. They tell an emotional story and lay the foundations for a unique style, furniture with elegant lines and handcrafted details. If you want to succeed with this trend you should take into account, these 3 aspects:
1. DIFFERENT ERAS, A SINGLE SPACE
Renewed! If you want a modern, varied look with antique touches, the vintage style can create it without any problems. It’s characterized by recovering elements from the past and giving them a new life in the present. It also designs environments with personality, nostalgia, and charm, mixing pieces from different periods and origins. The vintage style has no fixed rules but adapts to the taste and creativity of each person.
2. CHARACTER EVERYWHERE
The great specialty of vintage style is to convey sweetness, romanticism, and joy, that's why pastel tones are the most common. Materials such as leather, wood, and glass are used to bring naturalness to the space. Metal is also introduced in gold, silver, or copper colors, with oxidized effects. Fabric is the main protagonist of this style, floral prints are used and wallpaper provides a special touch. The shapes are usually rounded, curved, and organic, inspired by the 50s and 60s.
3. ROOMS FULL OF STORIES
A room decorated in vintage style should have objects that have some history, sentimental value, or pieces from other eras, such as tables, chairs, sofas, chests of drawers, wardrobes, or shelves. All of them with very well elaborated and turned details. The idea is to combine furniture of different styles and origins, such as Art Deco, industrial, or rustic. Including elements such as old photographs, suitcases, watches, cameras, records, or books, gives it a special touch. You can also incorporate modern decorative details that imitate the vintage style, such as lamps, cushions, rugs, or paintings.
If this is the style you’re looking for your home, we can help you. Talk to us!
We enjoy getting to know our clients' projects, so don't hesitate to share your ideas or doubts with our team. We are an Architecture, Interior Design, Decoration and Showroom studio. We work all over the Costa del Sol and its surroundings, Malaga, Marbella, Mijas, Estepona, Fuengirola and Sotogrande. Visit us in our physical shop in Sotogrande and let us advise you in the design of your project or contact us without obligation.
Hi, I am Rocio Munoz, Interior Designer. Let me know how may I be of assistance. Find me calling at +34 662 90 60 92
