History has a way of repeating itself, and interior design trends are no exception. From funky patterns and vibrant colors to antique decor, vintage style has found a way to creep into our homes and make a comeback. When incorporating vintage style into your home, it is important to follow certain rules to avoid going over the top. Here, we’re laying out five essentials to help you revamp your living space and give it a funky, vintage vibe.

Spruce up your home using a saturated color scheme

Decorating your home by using a saturated color palette is the perfect way to add a touch of vintage to your living space. Tones such as buttercup yellow, burnt-orange, and mint green are perfect representatives of a vintage color scheme and are sure to add a retro character to any room. Implementing saturated shades into your home is easy – you can add these colors to your living space through the use of accessories. Throw pillows, vases, and artwork are all relatively small decor pieces you can use to add saturated colors to your living space and create a vintage vibe.

Add mid-century modern furniture

Furniture has always played an important role in interior design. Around the middle of the past century, a certain interior design trend became more prominent. The emergence of mid-century modern style gave rise to furniture characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes, and tapered legs, which soon became a staple in every home back in the days. One way you can implement vintage pieces into your home is by going to garage sales and vintage shops, another is to order them online. Other than serving as a throwback to the past era, vintage pieces such as a funky egg chair also make for great accent pieces and are often used to anchor the room. By simply pairing an accent chair with a 70’s-inspired sofa, you can show your appreciation for the era without going over the top. 

Implement abstract and geometric patterns for a retro vibe

Implementing a variety of patterns is a quick and easy way to add a touch of vintage flair to your living space. Artwork that encompasses abstract patterns and splashes of color is certain to lend a vintage vibe to your living space. Add some geometric patterns, too – a carpet with a variety of shapes and colors will act as a base for the whole room, tying everything together and restoring balance. Pay attention to the shapes on the rug – if there are a lot of rectangular objects and decor elements with corners and edges, be sure to get a rug that has a circular geometric pattern. Coordinate the colors of your accessories such as lamps, throw pillows and picture frames with the colors on the rug to create a sense of cohesiveness in your living space.

Introduce vintage items and memorabilia into your living space

What better way to introduce vintage style into your home than by adding vintage pieces and memorabilia into your living space. Look for retro finds at flea markets and search your grandma’s attic – you’re bound to find at least a small representative of the era of disco pants and Flower Power. The key is to introduce just a couple of things that are reminiscent of that era without going over the top. Hang a couple of vintage vinyl records in your bedroom, add several posters with your favorite artists to bring back the nostalgia. If you’d like to start small, simply get several quirky retro coasters and replicated vintage toys to add a yesteryear appeal to your living space.

Play some vinyl records for a true vintage vibe

An instant way to introduce vintage vibe into your home is to play some music from the past eras. Consider purchasing a jukebox or a retro record player and play some vinyl records to go back in time and honor the era. Of course, you don’t have to get an actual vintage record player or jukebox (it’s pretty costly to get one of those nowadays!) – there are many companies that manufacture quality jukeboxes and record players that retain the vintage look and design as a way to pay homage to the past. 

Adding vintage style to your living space is easy – follow these five simple rules to breathe new life into your home and save some money in the process, too!

Chloe is a graduated journalist from Adelaide and a regular contributor to Smooth Decorator. She loves everything related to decor, aesthetic and lifestyle topics. She is also passionate about photography. Her biggest dream is to travel the whole world and take some stunning photographs of beautiful places. Besides all this, she enjoys drinking coffee and reading a beautiful book from time to time.

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