One undeniable fact is that people have different tastes when it comes to decorative styles. Some enjoy vintage styles, some enjoy keeping up with trendy styles, and then there are those who want the best of both worlds and strive to make it work.

Combining modern and vintage is no doubt a stylish way to create a unique and personalised home or office space. Each room offers an opportunity to experiment with different elements of both styles, allowing you to create contemporary and timeless spaces.

For our decor editorial this week, here’s how to mix vintage and modern decor in various spaces throughout your home.

Living Room

It’s only fitting to start with the heart of the home, the living room. The living room is the perfect space to showcase your style. To get that beautiful combination that appeals to everyone who sees it, start with a modern foundation, such as a sleek sofa or modern coffee table, and then layer in vintage adornments.

Then, infusing an antique armchair, retro lamps, or a vintage mirror can add warmth and character to the space. You are also free to mix patterns and fabrics.

Dining Room

A great place to experiment is the dining room, a space where you mix different furniture styles until you find the right one. For instance, you can pair a modern glass or marble dining table with vintage wooden or upholstered chairs. Top it off with a classic chandelier above a modern dining set, as it adds a striking balance to the entire design and combines vintage china, silverware, or a retro sideboard to enhance the mix of styles.

Kitchen

In the kitchen, vintage accents can add charm to a modern space. If you have a sleek, contemporary kitchen with stainless steel appliances and minimalist cabinetry, add vintage bar stools, retro cookware, or an antique light fixture to give the room some personality.

Open shelving is a great way to display vintage kitchenware, such as copper pots, old ceramic plates, or rustic glass jars, alongside modern cooking tools.

Bedroom

In the bedroom, it’s best to create a soothing atmosphere with a mix of vintage and modern furnishings. An ideal design to begin with is a contemporary bed frame paired with a vintage nightstand or an antique chest at the foot of the bed. Vintage textiles, like a handmade duvet or a patterned rug, can soften the clean lines of modern furnishings.

Home Office

For a home office, start by pairing a modern, ergonomic chair with a vintage desk. Then, infuse vintage bookshelves, artwork, or a retro typewriter as decorative pieces.

Also, a modern desk lamp alongside a vintage globe or antique map on the wall can add a professional yet stylish touch to your home office.

Mixing the old with the new is a whole new style, and with each style comes an opportunity to personalise it and make a masterpiece out of your living space.

 

Johnson Chukwueke
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