If we think about decorating trends, just like fashion, there are some that just come and go. If you really want to adapt the trends to your home, you need to constantly change things around. Even if we are talking about furniture, colors or accesories, it can’t be cheap changing everything every 2 or 3 years. Some pieces are to stay here forever. For example, some timeless colors like black and white, some classic patterns or materials or maybe, some statement pieces that pass the test of time.
If you don’t want to spend a fortune decorating your home every year, you need to think about some simple tips. For example, you can mix some modern and vintage pieces that fit together with your lifestyle. In addition, you need to find the right balance when it comes to mixing vintage with modern pieces. Your home should feel a collection of things you really love and not a store with coordinated furniture.
Secondly, you can repurpose and refinish some valuable pieces. For example, if you have a really special piece of furniture that means something for you, you can transform it with a new coat of paint. Most importantly, you can buy some new, modern pieces and combine them with some statement and accent ones that you already own, to create that familiar and well balanced vibe. Here are some tips on how to mix modern and vintage style in your home to help you organize your timeless vibe.
Choose a floral wallpaper
We’ve all seen floral wallpaper everywhere. Even if we are talking about some lovely hotel rooms, your grandmother’s living room or in a lovely bathroom. That’s a great indication that floral wallpaper will stand the test of time and it can easily adapt to an antique and even a modern decor style.
Invest in a mid-century lighting piece
While mid-century decor could be colorful, most classic and timeless pieces are black or neutral. You can definitely play with colors in the room but choose a statement lighting piece that will be the focal point of your living room. It will be an investment that will last for many years and create the luxurious feeling.
Incorporate vintage furniture
If you don’t want to spend much on new furniture or you just have a piece that is very special to you, you can easily incorporate it in your home. You just need to make it the centerpiece of that room and adapt the other accesories accordingly. In addition, if you mix it with some modern but neutral pieces, you’ll get the timeless feeling you need.
Mix rustic with modern pieces
If you love your vintage stuff but you also like having some practical and modern touches, there you have it. Just combine the 2 stiles but keep in mind to coordinate some colors, textures and patterns that will fit. For example, you can choose to have a great, statement dining table and combine it with some lovely modern wooden chairs.
Choose neutrals
You don’t need to go crazy-colorful when mixing old with new. Most of the times, timeless colors are the neutral ones. If you want to invest in some pieces, choose the basic, neutral color scheme and you could add some pop of colors with the accesories. It’s cheaper to change some curtains than a big sofa, for example. The neutral color palette could offer a modern yet vintage feeling.
