Unlocking Vintage Home Ideas That Remain Evergreen

Our undying love of classic décor and vintage home ideas can easily be translated into design solutions. The best way to achieve this is by looking up vintage-themed décor options on Pinterest and Instagram. Here are some home décor ideas that remain evergreen.

• Timeless crown moulding 

Elaborate and ornate crown mouldings have been around for ages and remain a timeless favourite. Pick intricate and ornate designs for a vintage look. You can also look for silicone relief decorative moulds that can be easily attached and offer the same vibe. Adding a skirting board of ornate wood is another option. Several wooden, vinyl, and silicone strips are available that are easy to install and low-budget options. These are great vintage home ideas you can pick from.

• Regal furniture options 

Add regal and elaborately carved wooden furniture to your home for a vintage vibe. Apart from antique couches, installing dressers with ornate accents and sideboards or cupboards designed in a colonial or traditional Indian design may be a good idea for your vintage home. You can also look for carved swing sets with designed brass or metal chains for an authentic retro feel.

• Elaborate window treatments 

Travel back into Victorian times with heavy satin and velvet drapes with tassels along the borders. Elaborately pleated curtains that can be tied with ornate and bejewelled accessories are perfect for your vintage décor. As you pick your curtains and drapes, do not forget to match these with antique curtain rods and raised swags or elaborate valences. Place an oversized antique vase in front of the window to complete the effect.

• Lighting it right 

Light fixtures can add an olde worlde charm to your home and are some vintage home ideas that never go out of fashion. A sizeable ornate chandelier, elaborate brass lamps, silver candlesticks with beautiful designs – there is vintage magic these evoke that adds flavour to your home décor. You may want to dial it up a notch by installing an antique electric switchboard with large round switches and levers.  

• Reclaimed accents 

Reclaimed wood has a nostalgic vibe that takes you back to childhood. Some even come with a rich history that you want to be part of your home. Using a reclaimed French window with shutters as a wall accent can add a colonial vibe. Reclaimed wooden beams or even dining tables made from reclaimed wood brings a vintage vibe to your home. If you find a vintage table or accent that needs fixing, epoxy can enrich this piece.

• Antique décor pieces 

Nothing spells vintage like antique décor items. Finding the right accessories for your home may take some effort and perhaps some investment as well, but the result is well worth it. Look for antiques like an old gramophone record, a candlestick telephone with separate mouth and earpieces, or even an old ornate trunk with brass handle locks or a Saratoga trunk. Spruce, shine them up and place them prominently in your home for a vintage look.

• Vintage bannisters

If you live in a duplex or a home with a staircase, installing antique bannisters can be a good idea. If you find these expensive, you may want to look for bannisters with antique designs and used stress techniques to give them a vintage feel.

Final Words

If you are working with an interior designer, explore both Indian and European vintage décor options before picking one that appeals to your aesthetic sensibilities.