Vintage Bedroom Ideas That Exude Charm
Ground your sleeping space with vintage notes.
Vintage interior design can refer to a wide variety of styles from past eras, making it super easy to add vintage notes to your bedroom. Here are 14 ways to fill your bedroom with vintage-inspired charm.
1. Start With a Vintage Display
Experiment with past eras by curating your very own vintage display on your dresser top or nightstand. To get this look, you'll need a couple vintage-like paintings – preferably in traditional gold frames. Then, pair a flower arrangement with a ceramic vase that resembles a flea-market find. Store trinkets in a stoneware bowl that gives off the same repurposed vibes.
Another quick yet stylish way to add some vintage flair to your bedroom is by adding velvet throw pillows to your bed. Extra points if they have pastel finishes, tasseled details, or floral patterns that nod to elegant styles of the past.
Whimsical floral patterns are a staple of vintage spaces, so be sure to make them a priority when refreshing your bedroom. Introduce floral motifs to your room through wallpaper, bedding, pillows, or even a headboard. You can also give your floors a bit of charm with a floral area rug!
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Make sure you also leave room for a stunning floral arrangement on your nightstand or dresser top.
Achieve the look of aged wood furnishings with distressed or painted bedroom furniture. Start small with a pair of distressed nightstands, or make the ultimate statement with a distressed wood bed frame.
Something about florals and stripes just makes sense in a vintage-inspired bedroom! Floral details add a bit of whimsy and romance, while striped details give the room a clean and orderly edge. This bedroom pairs blue floral wallpaper with striped roman shades, a striped bolster pillow, and bedding with striped outlines to achieve the perfect blend.
Vintage pink refers to a range of muted, pastel, and rosy shades that contribute to a soothing and elegant bedroom aesthetic. Incorporate vintage pink hues through wallpaper, bedding, area rugs, or a pink pouf ottoman for the best results.
Bedside lighting is a great way to add some vintage charm to your room. We love the look of this black iron wall sconce with its classic Edison-style lightbulb. However, you can also go for a Tiffany glass lamp, a lamp with a toile-patterned base, or a lamp with a fringed lampshade – just to name a few alternatives. It's all up to you!
Pair a traditional canopy bed and vintage-inspired decor with breezy rattan nightstands, bedroom benches, and a woven area rug for a fusion of style and comfort. You can even accent vintage bedding with boho throw pillows for another decorative statement.
Add relaxed curved shapes to your space with scalloped accents. Scalloped details nod back to the Victorian era, when scalloped furniture and decor was very ornate and eye-catching. This bedroom features a more up-to-date interpretation of scalloped details through the headboards, pillows, and bedding. The table lamp even has a subtle scalloped lampshade.
Give your bedroom a vintage feel with the help of an antique-like chandelier. Consider a candle-style or empire chandelier for a showstopping nod to the past. Extra points if the chandelier is made with crystal.
Use vintage decorating as an excuse to add a classic makeup vanity to your bedroom. Look for vanities with decadent trumpet, cabriole, or fluted legs and embellishments for added character.
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Place an ornate room divider in the corner of your bedroom to resemble a vintage changing area.
When in doubt, look to French-country style to infuse your bedroom with vintage charm. French-country interiors are known for their distressed/white-washed furnishings, pastel or muted color schemes, and antique-inspired decor. Check out What Is French-Country Style?: Your Guide to French-Country Decor for tips on decorating your bedroom.
Draw inspiration from the ornate style of Victorian-era homes with this maximalist vintage bedroom. Style your bedroom in a mix of colors, patterns, and decadent curtain treatments. To top it off, add quaint figurines or decorative objects (peek at the adorable dog figurines on the nightstands) for extra flair.
Increase your bedroom storage and add vintage flair with the help of a statement armoire. Armoires were popular before built-in closets, so adding one to your bedroom is a great way to achieve a curated, vintage vibe.
