Take a pinch of antiquity and stir in modern interior? History has not preserved the name of the one who first tried this recipe, but that is how he was born. new style with a beautiful French name "vintage". Previously, this word meant exclusively aged wine, which has been waiting in the wings for decades. Now the term has spread to the design of both interiors and clothing.
But just taking an old item and including it in an already finished composition will not work. Vintage involves the creation of a single image, an integral picture, where things from a past era will take center stage.
How is a real interior in vintage style created? What little things and important things are worth knowing about? And is it difficult to maintain this unusual style?
Features of vintage style in the interior of the apartment
Transform your apartment and create a magical place even in a small area that will help you escape from the hustle and bustle at work - a dream that can easily become a reality. Vintage style will not deprive you of all the benefits of civilization in the form of the latest sound systems and plasma TVs, "" and an ordinary coffee machine. But it will allow you to change the overall feeling, the atmosphere that prevails in the apartment.
It should be noted that the rules for interior design are rather vague. You can show your imagination and create something unique. And yet there are some character traits by which you can easily recognize this style. Among them:
- the use of original items that have survived to our times, as well as artificially aged items;
- recreating a specific era;
- special attention to the color palette,
- variety of accessories.
The advantage of this style is that if you wish, you can get the necessary items for free from friends and acquaintances who want to say goodbye to "junk". You can also look for interesting things in the markets, look for ads in the “give away for free” section. Of course, you will have to work on such decor items to bring them into a decent look. But still, not a single artificially aged thing has the spirit of the times. Real relics of the era you have chosen will create an indescribable atmosphere, on which the perception of the interior largely depends.
It is worth remembering that vintage style refers to different time periods, but still limited to the period from the end of the 19th century to the 80s of the 20th century. Of course, mixing things different eras, you will not be able to achieve positive result. That is why creating an interesting interior is so difficult. It may take many months to find and prepare all the pieces of furniture and accessories.
Primary colors in vintage style
Since the entire interior should reflect a journey through time, the designers recommend choosing discreet, a little "shabby" pastel colors. Soft pink and beige, light yellow and dirty blue- these shades will look great as a background. Drawings of other (often contrasting) colors are welcome, but they should also be with a slight touch of yellowness, slightly burnt out, worn out from time to time.
Calm colors will allow you to enjoy the interior and pay attention to carefully selected accessories. However you can use bright colors, which will stand out as a juicy spot against the background of pale walls. Pieces of furniture, individual or luxurious, for example, will fill the room with amazing charm and a sense of luxury.
Selecting a specific colors depends on period which was taken as a basis. Bright fifties love contrasting and. But the end of the XIX century is characterized by cold shades and floral patterns.
Decorating rooms in vintage style
For the design of whichever room you take, in advance decide on an era. All items must correspond to this period, only in this way will the whole picture be obtained.
Bedroom in vintage style
Try to pay a lot of attention to such an important room. Vintage allows you to include a luxurious bed in the interior big size, but it must have . Most often there are forged backs, but you can also find a copy decorated with wood carvings.
Light colors will look great in the bedroom and create not only an atmosphere of coziness and comfort, but also a romantic mood. Add a little Pink colour and beautiful ruffles - perfect bedroom for a young girl.
If you want something less feminine, then you can abandon the frills and give preference to concise and thoughtful details. light wallpaper with a subtle pattern, furniture in beige or light brown, worn parquet - such a simple, but at the same time cozy look is perfect for the bedroom.
A special chic that will appeal to many lovers of antiquity - canopy over the bed. You can choose a beautiful thin lace fabric or make it from thick fabric rich and deep dark color.
Be careful, this piece of decor is not suitable for small spaces. The canopy hides the space, so only a spacious bedroom should be decorated this way.
It would also be appropriate to look, which will accommodate perfume bottles, photo frames, porcelain dolls and other trifles related to the chosen era.
Living room in vintage style
If you like experiments, then the living room is perfect room to make fantasies come true. Traditionally used for decoration gentle colors : blue, pink, beige, light green. But in this room, you can let yourself go and use the bright and rich colors that were popular in the seventies. If you are guided by this era, of course.
Ceilings are usually painted in a light tone, built-in lights should be avoided. But a large one in the form of candles or (depending on the time period) will come in handy.
If there is one in the living room, then this item can set the tone for the entire interior. Complement the comfort and warmth of real masonry with a fluffy carpet, decorate the shelf with various souvenirs and photographs. The finishing touch will be a rocking chair. Such a living room will beckon with a checkered blanket, delicious tea and an interesting book.
Vintage style kitchen
The problem of contact between the past and the present in this room is especially relevant. The task of the designer is to combine modern technology with objects from a bygone era. It may seem that such a task is impossible, but there are several possible solutions at once.
The simplest, but rather expensive option - purchase equipment that looks similar to the one that was used in the selected period. Italian designers, for example, admire the ZIL refrigerator and consider it almost an icon of the style of their era. Stylized coffee makers, ovens and even hobs are on sale. But such equipment is much more expensive than similar "modern" ones.
Second option - hide all equipment. Built-in ovens, microwaves and dishwashers will help you forget that you are in the 21st century, but continue to enjoy all the benefits.
You can also try "adapt" existing equipment to new requirements. An ordinary refrigerator will look less modern if you apply a print characteristic of the 60s to it. BUT openwork napkins hide the microwave oven from prying eyes.
Bathroom in vintage style
You can make a luxurious bathroom in a small apartment, but still vintage style requires space. If square meters allow, then abandon the classic arrangement of plumbing along the walls. Samu the bath can be moved to the center of the room and make it the main element of the composition. An exquisite bathtub with handrails on forged legs will look not only stylish, but also aristocratic. A little gilding in the decor, tiles with a worn effect - and the interior will take you to the end of the 19th century.
But also small space will allow you to enjoy comfort. In this case it's better stick to traditional light colors, to . We recommend laying the floor tiles obliquely, this will also have a positive effect on the visual perception of dimensions. But showers, which save space so well, do not welcome vintage style. If there is not enough space, you can, of course, replace the bathtub with a cabin, but in this case you will have to work hard and add accents. For example, use taps "for copper", small tiles and even a laminate imitating natural wood.
Entrance hall in vintage style
Do not underestimate the importance of the hallway, because it is with her that acquaintance with the house begins. The interior in vintage style will help you immediately plunge into the chosen era and feel the spirit of that time. First of all you will have to Avoid large and bulky cabinets. A wrought iron hanger with a soft padded stool is a more suitable piece of furniture. However, small closet you can leave it if it is decorated with carvings, and also retains traces of time (scuffs and cracks).
Try to avoid bright and flashy colors, they will be superfluous in this room. But panels or small paintings on the walls will only complement the composition.
The combination of vintage style with other interior styles
Designers rarely use one "pure" style in their work on the interior. And vintage easily finds a suitable "partner". It can be elegant and restrained or loud and defiant pop art, nostalgic or saturated. Everything, of course, depends on the chosen period. It is worth paying attention to what trends were relevant during this period. You can combine vintage only with the style that was at the peak of popularity in the chosen era.
Vintage style furniture
The peculiarity of all items suitable for this style is their wear. And it doesn't matter if the chest of drawers is really 80 years old or if it was created a year ago and specially aged. Of course the shape of the furniture should correspond to the chosen era. Carved headboards and legs, chairs upholstered in velvet refer to the end of the century before last, and plastic chairs on one leg - to the middle of the past.
The color of the furniture, the upholstery, the materials used - all this will help emphasize a certain period of the last or the century before last.
Apartment decor in vintage style
Accessories in this style play perhaps the most important role. It can be numerous, pompoms on tulle curtains and porcelain figurines of angels. But bright posters, geometric patterns, strange decorative plastic gizmos are also appropriate.
In order not to make a mistake in choosing, carefully study the era you like, determine the cult objects, distinctive features, and only after that proceed to create your original interior.
The word "vintage" has French roots and is translated as an exquisite, aged wine ...
With regard to interior design, it is a kind of mixture of ancient and modern styles, implying their harmonious interaction. The main rule is no frills and maximum comfort.
Vintage: style history
As an interior style, vintage first appeared in America at the end of the last century. Its founder was Patrick Willis, an ambitious and talented architect.
By own project he erected original house, and was already preparing for the presentation of his creation. But, as is often the case with creative natures, at the last moment I realized that there was not enough money ...
Then the resourceful young man went to the nearest sale, where he bought outdated furniture and decorative knick-knacks for next to nothing. He furnished the room with them.
The journalists and critics who arrived at the event were announced the name of the new design concept - vintage. I liked the idea, the reception took place.
Currently, the vintage direction, both in the interior and in clothing, is at the peak of fashion and enjoys maximum popularity.
The main idea of the style
The main idea of vintage style is the unobtrusive introduction of vintage items and decorative elements into everyday interiors. In fact, it is not far from classicism, with some shades of retro and Provence. But the influence of modernity cannot be ignored. Therefore, in the vintage design of the space there is always a place for new, practical designs and materials.
The main thing is their external correspondence to a certain era, causing a slight nostalgia for the past. 
Features of vintage style in the interior
Irreplaceable attributes of vintage style are real antiques or antique items. They give the interior a special coziness, romance and at the same time serve as a kind of indicator of taste and elegance.
Another important feature that does not allow confusing the vintage style with the direction of retro or Provence is its belonging to a certain era. This is exclusively XIX-XX century. Anything older is a different story.
At the same time, it is necessary to maintain a reasonable balance between the past and the present.
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Interior decoration in vintage style
When decorating a room in vintage style, due attention should be paid to materials and finishes.
For the ceiling, the ideal solution would be White paint, whitewash or light plaster.
The most authentic solution for wall decoration will be wallpaper (plain, striped or floral), plaster or paint. It all depends on the placement of accents.
If rare furniture is a key element in the design of the room, a neutral finish is preferable. In the case of a modest setting, walls with a bright pattern and appropriate decorative elements should attract attention.
Floors can be covered with large worn-effect tiles, parquet or parquet boards. 
Color palette
To create a vintage stylistic orientation in the room, calm, unobtrusive colors are preferred: white, beige, ash pink, pale blue, greenish, light brown.
The presence of floral motifs is a must. They can be anywhere: on curtains, wallpaper, bedspreads, napkins or tablecloths.
Lighting
Artificial interior lighting in vintage style should not be too bright. A multi-level arrangement of sources of warm, diffused light is welcome. In addition to a chandelier with a spectacular fabric lampshade, it can be floor lamps with fringes or frills, antique table lamps, bronze or copper lamps. 
Vintage style furniture
Regardless of the main finishes, style cannot be created without furniture. To match the vintage direction, it must be antique or stylized antique. Not bad if there are traces of scuffs or small cracks that indicate the past. But at the same time, the furniture should remain durable and aesthetic. 
The most prominent representatives of vintage-style furniture are:
- carved wooden dressing table;
- "grandmother's" chest;
- "rustic" buffet;
- a sideboard with an exquisite pattern;
- rare chest of drawers;
- rocking chair.
Another important point- all pieces of furniture should be in harmony with each other to a certain extent and belong to the same era, but at the same time museum-like is unacceptable.
Decorative elements in vintage style
Decorating a room in vintage style will be incomplete without the use of decorative elements. They must be carefully chosen to prevent the feeling of an exhibition or simply cluttering the space. The most common vintage style items are:
▫ vintage clock;
▫ carved boxes;
▫ porcelain dishes;
▫ original candlesticks;
▫ embroidered tablecloths;
▫ knitted napkins;
▫ delicate curtains with richelieu embroidery;
▫ rag dolls;
▫ copper figurines;
▫ framed black and white photographs. 
An obligatory attribute of vintage style is a bouquet of dried flowers in winter and fresh flowers in summer.
The most popular materials are copper, ceramics and wood.
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In general, the interior in vintage style is perfect solution for creative and self-sufficient people who respect simplicity and practicality. It fills the room with soulfulness and comfort, allowing for slight negligence and allowing the use of ancient and modern objects at the same time. This is a free style that allows you to fully express your taste and respect for history.
Classic, modern, minimalism, Provence, eclecticism - each style of interior has characteristic features and its own energy, which distinguishes it from all others. The atmosphere that style broadcasts is perhaps the most important moment in creating an interior. The refined aristocracy of the past, touching, spirituality and romance make vintage in the interior recognizable and loved by many.
Signs of vintage style in the interior
To create true vintage style in the interior of your apartment, you need to understand what he accepts and what he categorically does not allow. Its features are:
- natural materials in decoration;
- original vintage furniture(early twentieth century) or artificially aged;
- interior items with history and signs of wear, but retaining a decent look;
- symmetry and pairing of decor items, accessories and other style details;
- pastel shades, moderate and delicate; not necessarily only light, but restrained and discreet;
- the predominance of floral motifs in decor, wallpaper, textiles, upholstery;
- lack of luxury in the interior, simplicity and sincerity.
Important! Despite belonging to the vintage style of the past, do not confuse it with retro. The main difference between these interior styles is the time interval. Vintage is the beginning of the 20th century until the 20s and 30s, retro is the 50s and 60s. The preference in materials also varies: vintage stands for naturalness, retro allows synthetic materials.
The color scheme of the interior in vintage style
The charm of vintage style is largely due to the special color palette of the interior. Delicate, airy colors rule the ball here: shades of blue, lilac, pink, beige, brown, pure white. Usually, shades are selected in unison to the main chosen color: blue is played up with gray-blue and white colors of different tones, pink - with variants of lilac, lilac, pronounced brown is complemented by delicate coffee and chocolate shades.
Materials and finishes typical of a vintage interior
The decoration should use mainly natural materials: wood, stone, metal.
Walls in a vintage style interior are usually covered with wallpaper with a characteristic floral pattern or dyed in soft tones. All walls must be in the same color. Their task is to obligingly set off furnishings and stylish accessories but not dominate the interior. The color of the walls can be pure white, beige, grayish, blue.
The ceiling should be plain, painted or whitewashed. The presence of cracks and some irregularities in the finish is quite an authentic nuance of the vintage style. It can become a wonderful decoration of the ceiling. But stretch and drywall dropped ceilings such an interior is strictly not acceptable.
Suitable for the floor natural parquet or tiles, artificially aged or really old. Neither laminate nor carpet is compatible with vintage style.
Important! It is necessary to feel the measure in the deliberate "addition of age" to the details of the vintage interior. Finishing, furniture and decor should radiate an exquisite simplicity of style, and scream about the need for urgent repairs.
Furniture in a vintage interior
The main requirements for vintage-style furniture are its belonging to the beginning of the 20th century, noble origin and decent appearance. Each piece of furniture in the interior should reflect the spirit of its time, be original and interesting. An old, but thoroughbred look, the presence of scuffs, cracks, scratches is not only welcomed by the style, but even required. It's not just signs of wear. It is a lifetime, rich in stories and experiences.
Important! Creating an interior in vintage style is a slow and expensive business. Moreover, these two parameters may not “walk in pairs”, but live separately. Found at a flea market somewhere in Austria on the occasion of a trip, a stylish little thing can cost a penny, and the main expense here will be the time and effort of searching. But vintage furniture made to order in a design studio will cost a lot.
In the interior of the bathroom and toilet, unusual for a modern person, which means vintage, a toilet bowl with a high tank and a bathtub with curved legs in the form of lion paws will look vintage. Carved castings, chrome or gold pipes, ceramics and brass complete the vintage style.
Every detail must be carefully thought out and selected. She may not be in literally from the beginning of the last century, but must necessarily correspond to the declared style and have a pronounced character. Vintage in the interior implies that the main assistant in the choice should be a sense of proportion: the ultimate goal is the creation of a non-trivial interior completeness, and not an exhibition-sale in a junk shop.
Lighting in a vintage interior
For the delicate soulfulness of vintage style, soft is suitable. The soft diffused light of the main chandelier, cozy table lamps, floor lamps with floral shades are all tools for creating a vintage atmosphere in the interior. No modern spotlights, swivel lights and LED lights. Natural materials are used in the lamps - wood, metal, fabric on the lampshades.
Decor in vintage style
The main meaning and completeness of the vintage interior is given by decorative elements. These include:
- Mirrors.
- Watch.
- Paintings in antique or stylized frames.
- Vases, figurines, candlesticks.
- Caskets.
- Photos on the wall and on the shelves.
- Napkins, bedspreads, blankets, towels and other textiles.
- Stylish lampshades, covers.
- Curtains and curtains.
- Screens and more.
The pairing and symmetry of the arrangement are also relevant in the case of decor. Framed photos of the same size are placed on the table, similar lace napkins adorn bedside tables, decorative plates, medallions and panels on the walls are arranged in pairs.
Even obvious trinkets play a role in a beautiful story called “vintage style”. This role may be played by:
- a non-working typewriter for a long time, which, nevertheless, occupies an honorable place on a nightstand or secretary;
- an exquisite powder box on the dressing table;
- a mannequin with a carelessly thrown over old-fashioned peignoir;
- pharmaceutical jars and gizmos of unclear purpose;
- a handful of miniature wristwatches in a beautiful table vase, which have long ceased to count the passage of time.
A term that comes from winemaking and denotes good aging, today it is often used to describe an interior that has an antique setting. This design does not lose its relevance: at all times there were people who sought to equip their lives in the same way as their ancestors. Antiquities, antiques were used in the room, which were always in price, because they convey the mood, traditions from generation to generation, symbolize the connection of centuries. However, the design of such products is also impressive, because for our time these are completely unusual shapes, lines, decor.
Due to the fact that vintage items look different from what we are used to seeing modern furniture products, decoration in this style is considered extraordinary. Fashionable at one time products today tell about the tastes and preferences of the time when they were made. Their shapes and character make it possible to draw conclusions about the culture, art and fashion trends of past centuries.
But the reason for the popularity of the vintage style is not only the non-standard furniture used. This design is devoid of the fuss in which a modern person is used to living. The atmosphere in the room with antique objects is measured and calm. This is exactly what people who decorate their houses and apartments with the help of antiques strive for. Even the presence of several objects in an ordinary modern room will already give the interior a completely different character. But the design sustained in a single composition will be more harmonious and balanced.
Vintage interior color palette
The interior in vintage style is usually used interesting combinations and color solutions. Natural wood scale is widely used here. At the same time, it is usually quite saturated, since only expensive types of wood have always been used in the production of such furniture. And their shade is usually bright and warm.
In decoration and other details, such a palette is appropriate:
- Despite the cold spectrum, gray-blue colors are one of the most harmonious solutions for vintage decor. Such shades often look as if worn from long-term use of furniture. Combined with natural wear, gray-blue tones will really look vintage. Most often, a similar range is used in a style with its pastel burnt shades, in which vintage interior items are also appropriate.
- In shades of gray and green, a vintage room will also look a little shabby from time to time. Of course, you shouldn’t get carried away with such a range, because gray shades can visually make green dirty, which will give the interior not a vintage charm, but a dusty coating.
- Light shades of beige are appropriate in the widest range: from cream to coffee with milk and mocha. it elegant colors, which are usually used not in a shabby form, but in the shapes and lines of a vintage design. They can be complemented with gold, as in classicism, or with bronze, patina, pearl plating.
- Pastel pink will also be harmonious for vintage style. But it is usually chosen for arranging the bedroom of young ladies, young ladies and couples, but in this case, pink is complemented by dark - stronger shades, such as black, dark gray, chocolate. Then the room will be organically perceived by both a woman and a man.
General characteristics of the style
Vintage is difficult to single out in the direction of design, in which everything is always unambiguous and clear. This is not minimalism, in which there is no place for decor, and not technological hi-tech with its independent dynamism and submission to equipment and comfort. Vintage is far from the traditional classics, in which everything is geometric and correct. You can’t put it in the framework of rustic styles, such as Provence,.
You can find in it features of modern and baroque, a little gothic and. Shabby chic, on the contrary, borrows vintage things from old styles, because the design itself was invented by one person, and not by an era and the development of culture. Of course, vintage does not have a philosophy behind it, like modern or classic, but it allows you to connect the past and the present, and does this by using beautiful and sophisticated interior items.
The main feature of vintage style can be called increased comfort. As a rule, old things evoke nostalgia, pleasant memories, sometimes sadness in people. Therefore, in such an interior, no one will remain indifferent. Of course, if the space is cluttered with furniture, then you can forget about comfort, but with proper arrangement of the premises, it will always be pleasant to be here.
The center of the composition often becomes one single thing. It can be a bed in the bedroom, a chest of drawers or an antique armchair in the living room, a dining table in the dining room or kitchen.
The furniture should be shabby, or its shape should speak about the “ancient” origin. Of course, elegant interior items can also be worn, but it all depends on the general mood in the interior. If you are trying to recreate a luxurious royal boudoir, then you should not use frankly shabby items.
In this style, it is impossible to define time limits: it can be an interior of the 16th-18th centuries, or maybe the beginning of the 20th century. Everything determines your taste and possibilities.
Vintage can be thematic - in the style of jazz, hippie, rock and roll. Each of these areas of music had its own era and peak of popularity. Therefore, the interior should be furnished in the traditions of that time. Of course, this all refers to the 20th century, but in general the design will be recognizable, because then completely different interior items, shades and shapes were used. For example, in the kitchen of that time you can see a pale blue or red refrigerator. It will be small but streamlined.
The room can be completely decorated in the same style, or it can simply be decorated with a few vintage items.
A characteristic feature of antiques is the signature of the authors. It can be a factory stamp, a barely readable inscription on the countertop, on the end of the cupboard, etc.
Finishing of the main surfaces
If you decorate the room completely in a vintage style, then it is important to take into account the features of the finish, because a hundred years ago there were no LEDs and stretch ceilings, laminate and linoleum. Everything was simple and natural, which should be followed when arranging the interior in vintage style.
Ceiling
The ceiling, as a rule, is simply painted usually in White color. There's no place here stretch fabrics and spotlights. However, you can "outwit" the composition with matte materials, corresponding to the design of the lamps. But stucco still remains more appropriate.
Floor
Traditionally, the floor is laid with wooden boards in the interior is simpler, parquet in the noble premises, tiles in the kitchen, bathrooms, hallways. Modern parquet can look quite different, but it always looks expensive. But you need to choose boards that are worn.
Walls
Walls can vary. Most often they are covered with wallpaper. But if in the aristocratic version of the vintage style these will be textile materials, then in a simpler interior, ordinary paper stripes. The pattern of those imitates brickwork, whitewashing, the texture of stone or wood. You can choose a small floral pattern or a large classic ornament.
The walls can be painted and paneled at the bottom, and left with wallpaper or paint on top. It all depends on the nature and mood of the situation.
The choice of color and pattern depends on many factors. For example, in the style of Provence, the wallpaper will be exclusively pastel color and in small flower. The interior is closer to the classical and baroque can use a large floral or ornate ornament, as well as a strip. The design of the middle of the 20th century will “prefer” graphic contrasting solutions - black and white tiles, or rather its imitation, a geometric pattern. Industrial can also be vintage, then brick walls will remain here. But most often vintage is wallpaper with flowers or stripes.
What materials to prefer
In general, the finishing of the main surfaces determined the use of natural wood, paper or textile wallpaper, paint. But this is not all the materials used in vintage style. In addition to the above and ceramic tiles, interior items, like decoration, can be created using forged parts, copper and bronze elements, natural stone, precious metals.
Furniture
Despite the fact that the furniture should be worn out visually, its shape, materials, decor can be vintage. This does not necessarily have to be peeling paint or worn surfaces. This is necessary for simple rustic rooms, but in luxurious interiors it is better to abandon such “aging”.
In almost every vintage style room, there is an original shape and decoration of a chest of drawers or a chest, a bureau, a sideboard or a dressing table. It is these items that most often retain a touch of antiquity, because they are simply absent in modern catalogs of furniture factories.
It will be harmonious leather sofa or a chair with curved legs. But this is not the soft corner that testifies to the prosperity of its owners, but wooden furniture, only part of which is upholstered in leather.
Most often, antique items have rounded shapes. This is not only curved legs, but the entire body. For example, a chest of drawers or a chest may appear "inflated" due to the curved shape of the frame walls. At the same time, wooden objects almost always have carved and applied decorative details. All the lower parts of the furniture are also decorated with graceful cutouts. Usually they go symmetrically from the middle to the corners. This decor can be seen in wooden products, and in the decoration of bathroom bathing bowls, in stone masterpieces of the past, in the frames of mirrors and paintings.
Wooden pieces of furniture, as a rule, are varnished or painted. In vintage style, they rarely remain simply polished. Moreover, craquelure would be appropriate here - a mesh of cracked paint through which another layer peeps through. Decoupage on vintage furniture will look beautiful.
You can make one with your own hands. turn normal old table in the old one is also quite simple: it is enough to put a ceramic tile broken into the wrong fragments directly on the countertop. It looks like a cracked ceramic surface. All this can be covered with twine or trimmed with lace around the perimeter. You can do the same with a number of decorative details.
Decor
The decor is primarily furniture with its curved shapes, overlays, carvings. But, of course, other details will be mandatory in a vintage-style interior:
- Crockery is often used here as decoration. It is displayed in buffets, on open shelves. Plates can be decorated with decoupage or painted. Dishes can also be antique - thin and elegant, or vice versa, quite rough ceramic.
- Vases, figurines, table and floor clocks, paintings - a standard set of quite familiar things can look in the spirit of antiquity. These elements can also be worn, aged, covered with paint using the craquelure technique.
- Live and dry flowers will always be appropriate in any room in vintage style, even in the bathroom.
- Textiles must be used in every room. It is not only the traditional form. Here you need napkins, tablecloths, curtains on furniture, lace instead of glass in the sideboard - you can find a lot of options for using needlework or purchased fabrics.
- Decorate the room if possible and. It is decorated with an exquisite portal, which can be quite massive in a spacious room.
- Heavy metal candlesticks, bronze lamps, wrought iron chandeliers are another direction in decorating a vintage interior.
- A samovar, ivory items, an iron, a spinning wheel, etc. will not be superfluous.
- Old yellowed photographs of grandmothers and great-grandmothers will decorate the room and create the right atmosphere.
- Curtains here deserve special attention. It can be heavy curtains, as in classicism, or light linen or chintz curtains, as in Provence or country. If we talk about classic models, then they should be decorated with lambrequins, tassels, ruffles. Ruffles are also applicable to light natural curtains.
Realization of style in separate rooms
Vintage style kitchen
The kitchen is most often decorated in a vintage style, because by default it is the most comfortable room in which every person likes to spend a lot of time, not to mention the housewives who cook here for their beloved family, talk with girlfriends, sit up for a cup of coffee and a book. and sometimes they work. It is not surprising that every housewife wants the kitchen to be especially cozy. The aroma of dishes and the warmth from hob, but still a few details in vintage style - optimal solution for harmonious interior. But there is one difficulty: there is usually a lot of modern technology here, which is not so easily combined with antique furniture.
Furniture
Coping with the introduction of the latest technology in an old setting can be quite simple: by embedding it and placing it inside cabinets. In addition, you can find refrigerators and stoves stylized as products from the middle of the 20th century.
The features of a vintage kitchen can be identified quite easily:
The palette of such a room will always be bright enough. This is not classic restraint, cheerful shades are more appropriate here: delicate and glamorous pink, noble and calm blue, appetizing green or orange. Colors should be rich and saturated. No need to choose formal furniture in exquisite colors, it is better to prefer active and positive shades.
There is always a lot of decor here. These are carved overlays on the facades of the headset, and an elegant shape dining table, and curtains, and napkins, and paintings. You can also use a portal around the hood and stove, which, by the way, will allow you to hide modern technology. If there is a place for an antique sideboard, you should definitely put decorative dishes in it.
Finishing the main surfaces in the kitchen can be completely different. Floors should be easy to clean, so they are covered ceramic tiles with anti-slip coating for safe movement. The floors are ordinary white - painted or bleached. The first option is preferable, since whitewashing under conditions high humidity and constant fluctuations in temperature will quickly crack.
Walls
The main wall decoration is usually done in sufficient bright colors. It can be monochromatic. bright surface, but it is desirable to place overly acidic shades in one area - in the dining area, on the apron, in the corner behind the dinette. Wallpaper you can choose juicy, with a fairly clear pattern - stripes, rhombus, checkered or striped, flowered or polka dot. By the way, it is the peas that will look the most harmonious in a vintage kitchen.
You can support the ornament on the wallpaper with the help of the appropriate decor - a teapot, plates and other utensils with polka dots, flowers, stripes.
It will be funny to look at the finish with the image of products - a typical kitchen theme. It can be sweets, dragees, lollipops, cakes, fruits.
Apron working surface usually covered with ceramic tiles. In the spirit of antiquity, a small mosaic will look, medium-sized piece material in black and white contrast, in a blue and white palette, in bright shades.
Bedroom
In the bedroom, vintage will also be harmonious and interesting. A room for sleeping and relaxing can be quite romantic, gentle, peaceful. Here it is already necessary to abandon the bright colors in favor of a balanced, restrained palette. Walls can be painted or wallpapered. In the bedroom, neutral tones are appropriate for the walls with the inclusion of an unobtrusive pattern. But you can also choose dark enough. Blue and natural wood are considered optimal. The first relaxes, and the second creates a favorable atmosphere conducive to peace and quality rest. The use of natural solid wood will create a healthy microclimate in the room, especially if you choose conifers that release phytoncides into the air.
The interior of this room should be soft enough, even if a couple lives in it, and not just a woman. This is essential for comfort and quality of sleep. To give dynamism and masculine notes, you can use graphic details: darker picture frames, a modern flat-screen TV set in a regular rectangular niche.
In the bedroom, vintad is often similar to the shabby chic style, which is distinguished by openwork and an abundance of small decor. In the bedroom, you can devote a whole rack to trifles. It can be both decorative and functional gizmos.
Bed
Of course, the center of any room is the bed, and a vintage room is no exception. The sleeping bed should be carved, with bent legs, with a carved back. It is optimal to choose a sufficiently massive and big bed otherwise the interior will be simple. The canopy looks beautiful, made in the same palette as the entire finish. Drapery is a traditional decoration of ancient furnishings, so it is appropriate here as well. It is not necessary to close the canopy, but it gives the room intimacy and comfort.
It is necessary to supplement the bed with a bench at the feet. Entire sets can be made in the same style - dressing table, cosmetic table, bureau, floor hanger. Such furniture is made of natural solid wood, but can be painted in pastel or neutral colors. For finishing in this case, copper, bronze, gilding are used.
The headboard is a separate decorative element of the bedroom. Here there may be carved patterns, and stucco, and just curly details with upholstered. In general, in the bedroom you can give free rein to your imagination, because it is not customary to let guests into this room, so it is in this room that you can put any furniture, choose any decor exclusively to your taste.
Bedroom decor
It would be appropriate to use a lot of small pillows, frills, openwork lace. They can even be placed on furniture to give it a special mood. A mirror is a detail that is usually present in the bedroom so that the hostess can try on outfits right here. Antique frames are usually a separate interior decoration. These are carved, gilded baguettes, massive or elegant. At the same time, the mirror itself has interesting overflows, because the early manufacturing technologies for such products differ from modern ones.
There must be caskets and perfumes on the table. It is better to put the cosmetics themselves in the drawers of a dressing table or bureau, and beautiful items for storing jewelry and bijouterie, as well as bottles of eau de toilette, are so diverse and original that they will become a real decoration of the interior. As a decor here you can use photos in beautiful frames.
Living room
This place is intended for receiving guests, and therefore the most expensive, beautiful pieces of furniture that deserve everyone's attention are usually used here. One object becomes the center of such a room. It can be a large antique table, a leather sofa or an exclusive chest of drawers. Of course, it is necessary to maintain the composition of the style, but the background details can be simpler than the main accent. There are other patterns in the design of the living room.
Choose shades that are comfortable enough for perception - muted colors of any palette. Of course, there may be bright accents and details, but the base should be a nice looking shade. It can be creamy, cream, beige, light brown, blue-gray, pink or pastel green. Appropriate in the living room and shades of orange, purple, yellow. Dark tones can be used in detail to give clarity, graphic, restraint.
Wallpaper should be chosen with an image small flower, birds, butterflies. Coatings with large flowers are also applicable.
The floor is best covered with parquet or sanded board. Vintage in keeping with mid-20th century style can be done with black and white vinyl floor tiles. You can, of course, use stone if you want to realize the old interior of an aristocratic palace. As a rule, lightweight artificial materials with the organization of floor heating, since stone is a rather cold option for living quarters.
An interesting solution for the living room there will be an arrangement of a fireplace. It can be left brick in a simpler interior, or finished with antique facing stone in a more luxury design. The vintage character of the situation is also emphasized by stoves that used to be fired with wood, but today they are often connected to the gas supply system. Such stoves were located in every room. They were made of refractory glass blocks, each of which was a decorated element. As a result, the stove turned out to be quite openwork, because, in addition to the pattern on the glass, the blocks were different shades. In old houses of the 17th-19th centuries, you can still see the original stoves of that time. Today they become an exquisite detail of vintage interiors.
The living room must have a sideboard or sideboard with dishes for receiving guests. In such an environment, it is advisable to use sets with obsolete tureens, gravy boats, and decorated dishes. You can find antique utensils just for dinner parties.
Bathroom
The interior of the bathroom can also be decorated in vintage style. This is another room for relaxation and intimate procedures, so it is important to pay attention to the little things that will suit you. But first, it is important to determine the materials for finishing.
The floor and walls are usually covered with ceramic tiles - this is the most practical and durable solution. The tile is resistant to moisture and high temperatures. The color palette of the bathroom can be any - like any other room. The floor can be made dark - black, chocolate, gray.
Bathroom walls can also be dark or patterned against a neutral background. It is important then to choose rugs to match the ornament. It will be interesting to look bright tiles in separate places- near the sink, the bathroom bowl itself, in its decoration.
For a harmonious composition, it is necessary to choose suitable mixers. They can be made of copper, brass, bronze. But even more important is their shape. These are completely unusual curved spouts and antique valves.
Characteristic furniture is also appropriate here, if the area allows. For the bathroom, you can pick up a chest of drawers for towels, hygiene items, underwear. A bureau would also be appropriate here - for creams, shampoos, toothbrushes. You can find beautiful hangers, hooks, organizers, etc.
But the center of the bathroom, in addition to the bowl, becomes a mirror. It should be dressed in a luxurious frame - carved wood or plaster with stucco.
Directly bathroom bathing capacity can be any, but rectangular shapes are out of place here. It is better to choose an oval or even a round bowl; you can prefer an imitation of a steel font. It is optimal to put it in the center or on the podium. A luxurious solution would be to arrange a bowl in the form of a pool - with a recess below the floor level with a mosaic finish.
An additional decor can be handrails, which are made from the same metals as the faucets. It can also be forged elements.
Hallway
The hallway in vintage style will make you give up comfortable and spacious wardrobes. A wooden or forged hanger would be more appropriate here. These can be decorative details with carved decor or ornate forged jewelry. Instead of the usual pantry or compartment, you can put a cabinet with glass inserts in the facades. But do not choose doors with mirrors. They can be placed separately - in beautiful characteristic frames.
In the hallway, as in any other room, there must be decor. Usually it is placed on open shelves, where small things are folded - keys, combs, etc. Here you can put a beautiful figurine, lay crochet napkin. Flowers in a pot will also be appropriate.
An important component of the hallway interior is lighting, because there are usually no windows here. In vintage style, a variety of sconces of the appropriate design will be harmonious.
Finally
Vintage can be quite balanced or bright, peaceful and extravagant. It all depends on the nature of the furniture used, its design and time of manufacture. Vintage style is multifaceted and varied, so there is always room for experimentation and individualism. Such interiors can be simple or luxurious, elegant or kitsch. It is important to remember about the sense of proportion, and then the design in vintage style will always be harmonious and comfortable.
