What is vintage design?

When we think of Vintage design, something old, aged and even deteriorated comes to mind. And although this is correct, it is not the only part of Vintage design.

This style makes use of modern and ancient pieces that evoke nostalgia and sometimes the glamor of times gone by. Some of the great attractions of this type of interior design and decoration is the possibility of mixing and combining different styles.

Perhaps one of the biggest problems in defining the Vintage style is the way in which marketing has generated some classifications that often overlap each other. A clear example of this is how many of the vendors have decided to label furniture as mid-Century or retro without belonging to the period only in order to increase its market value.

So when buying your pieces pay attention. Many times sellers will try to use the words Vintage or Retro to distract you and hide the imperfections of the items. By using this terminology they hope to give sentimental value to furniture or items and thus increase their price.

In Design and Home, we want to share some tips that can help you when integrating vintage pieces and getting the best out of your space.

Vintage is not necessarily the use of old items. In the market you can find many recent pieces which have been designed to evoke the past. A great example is the half-century furniture designed by Charles and Ray Eames that are still produced today.

Unlike other design styles, the Vintage style has few rules. It is more important factor to achieve this image you can use old or similar articles. Mixes of antique coffee chairs in rooms with apple-green walls and a white desk, can be an example of items that evoke the past and can be considered as Vintage.

Here the important thing is to create that nostalgia effect in space. To achieve the Vintage environment it is not necessary to spend large amounts of money, re-used pieces are a great option to decorate your space.

Be sure to visit the local flea market, second-hand stores and even antique stores. When you have decided on an article pay special attention to its details and how this can be something representative of the period you are looking to evoke. The goal is to achieve an eclectic mix of items that together transport you to a different historical moment.

But do not think that it is necessary to fill the room with old pieces, many times an accent article can be all you need. An example is the chandelier pendant lamps in a dining room or in a modern sauce. This will bring a touch of luxury and antiquity to your space.

One of the places in your home where you can mix more easily the old with the modern is the dining room. The use of luxurious textiles, pattern paper or Vintage furniture mixed with soft colors are possible combinations.

Unlike other styles such as minimalist, the Vintage style seeks to highlight the melancholy and romance of times gone by. To achieve this effect it is not necessary to use extremely elegant items or take into account the symmetry of the space.

On the contrary you can play and rearrange your space in creative ways; A desk can be a living room table or the old sewing machines that came with their own tables can be your living room table or an accent piece.

Do not forget that as in any style you choose for your space it is important to follow an idea. This will help you define the color palette you want and focus on pieces that highlight your space.

The Vintage style is very versatile and seeks to mix modern and ancient objects in order to create a sense of elegance and nostalgia for the past. It is a style that perfectly suits people with a bit of an old soul but at the same time have a foot in the future, so dare to experiment and see what works best in your room.