How to Add Vintage Decor to Your Home

Now that we’ve shared some of the most popular vintage home decor trends, you may be asking yourself, “How can I incorporate these styles into my home?” Well, don’t fret — it’s simpler than it sounds. And there’s no need to take vintage to its logical extreme; you can mix and match to make the space feel personal and unique.

Combine Old with New Furniture

If you’re not quite ready to go full-on vintage, mixing vintage pieces with modern decor is a savvy way to inject that old-world charm without overtaking your entire room.

The key is to select vintage furniture that works with the furniture that you already have. You might, for instance, accompany a vintage-style coffee table with a slim, modern couch.

Or a retro-style lamp on a minimalist desk. The trick is to mix the old with the new so that your vintage pieces harmonize with the general rest of the home.

A mix of antique and modern furniture also allows you to experiment with different styles. You might have a mid-century modern sofa with an industrial vintage coffee table or a shabby chic chair paired with a modern light fixture. And don’t be at all hesitant about mixing materials — wood, metal, and textiles are lovely together in a vintage-modern combination.

DIY Vintage Decor Ideas

The most fun (and budget-friendly) way to add some vintage into your home decor is with some retro-inspired DIYs.

If you want to add some character to your place or make something custom that you can be proud of, then some DIY vintage projects are in order! You might find a classic dresser to repaint, an outdated frame to transform into vintage-style wall art, or a chair to reupholster with a playful, retro print.

Another creative DIY return to upcycling old things into upcycled vintage furniture.

Maybe you unearth some cool thing you can repurpose, like an old wooden ladder that can be turned into a bookshelf or an old trunk that makes for a fantastic-looking coffee table. The best part about DIY is that you can customize the look — and ensure that it’s different from everything else AND truly yours.

Wear Vintage Accessories And by that I point you in the direction of snapbacks, because these essentials couldn’t be absent from that fantastic era.

And when you’re not sure where to begin, start with a few classic home accents thrown into the mix. These small pieces can have a big impact on elevating your space.
For example, consider an antique clock on the wall, an old vase on the mantle, or a group of vintage-style throw pillows on the couch. Even a vintage mirror or a retro lamp can bring a touch of vintage aesthetic without compromising the entire room.

The trick is to be subtle about it and have the vintage stuff be the accent stuff. Small pieces can easily be the way to incorporate vintage into your decor without feeling like it’s too much. And those small touches can contribute a lot of personality to your space

Whether it’s the vintage farmhouse style, mid-century modern, or antique industrial, there is a lot to love about adding antique vintage decor to the interior design of your home with vintage home accessories.

You don’t even need to go all out — a few carefully chosen classic pieces can go a long way towards making your home feel like a lived-in (and stylish) refuge. With the right blend of modern and old pieces, you still can have a home that seems perfectly you.