Vintage Decor Ideas You Can Pull Off on a Budget

The vintage decor style has had a big comeback which means that, if you’re a fan, you can now easily find a ton of old accessories, decorations and furniture pieces with that old but timeless and classy look. These items are typically expensive, but you can still find some on a budget or create something by yourself.

There’s no need to spend a fortune to redecorate your home in a vintage style. All you need is some time and imagination to add something special to every room.

With the budget-friendly vintage decorating ideas listed below, all you will need is some resourcefulness, creativity and time!

Search for Old Furniture

If you are going for vintage interior decor, start by choosing the right furniture. Vintage furniture is commonly older and a bit worn out, but the best thing is that it’s often quite cheap. For instance, you can find it at antique shops, yard sales, flea markets and auctions. Admittedly, you will need to be patient and do a lot of searching and digging before you find the perfect piece for your home. Shopping for vintage furniture can easily turn out to be one great and exciting adventure that may eventually reward you with a fabulous vintage décor piece!  

Repurpose Old Things

No vintage home decor is complete without some vintage accessories. The quickest and easiest way to get them is to look at what you already have and get creative! For example, you can create a feature wall and hang up your old plates.

Similarly, you can practically do the same with any vintage item you have as long as you find a cute way to display it. In this way, you give them a decorative purpose and an entirely new meaning.

Distress the Paint on Existing Furniture

Distressing the paint will turn even new furniture into a piece with a vintage vibe. It’s also an easy DIY project – just take some sandpaper and rub it over the furniture edges. Whether the paint job is old or new, the final look will be vintage-looking!

A word of wisdom before you start - this will only look good on furniture that can be conceived as older. It will never work on cheap, ultra-modern pieces. So, you should consider old tables, cabinets, desks, and other already-vintage-looking items. You can end up having stylish pieces with added gravity of age.

Antique and Collectibles with Vintage Touch

Vintage decor relies on the use of objects from previous centuries that are considered out-dated, but have been saved for their beauty or sentimental value.There are many different collectibles that can be used for decor in your house. They usually come from a specific decade, or even an earlier period of time when the object was popular like in the middle ages or medieval. Collectibles, such as antique glassware, miniature statues and firearm replicas such as flintlock pistols are all excellent choices for ornamentation. They can be used as vignettes, mounted on walls with frames, or placed in bookshelves.

Accessorize at Will

Accessories have always been an important part of decoration. Even more maybe, as these details have the power to infuse life in a boring interior. Tasteful accessories rank very high on the list of vintage decor ideas, primarily due to being cheap and easy to implement.

Keep your eyes open for vintage pottery, glassware, lace and even living plants such as gorgeous everlasting rose in a jar– that is certainly something that will be reminiscent of old times and vintage castles and it’ll last up to a year!

Hang Vintage Mirrors

Mirrors are an excellent tool to use to make a room seem brighter and larger, but they also bring the charm and elegance of past times. Hanging up an oversized massive mirror with an elaborate golden frame will create a powerful effect recalling the grandeur of the Roaring ’20s.

For visual effect, you should try and find a mirror smoky with age and a frame that is faded. If you feel it needs a more aged look, don’t be afraid to paint it yourself and possibly distress it to give it the perfect aged-looking hue.

Create Shelves out of Old Suitcases

If you love DIY projects, this idea will be ideal – it involves turning old suitcases into shelves. It will require you to visit some more flea markets and antique shops, but once you have the amount you need, you can create unique shelving that will be visually effective and provide additional storage for your old books and vintage decorations.  

Add a Touch of Warmth with a Soft Rug

Warmth is what distinguishes a house from a home. One of the main vintage decor features is a warm and welcoming interior. The quickest and easiest way to do this is by using a soft rug with rich texture and colours. The great thing about rugs is that regardless of their size, they can be easily fitted in almost any sized room and they work well with antique wooden furniture pieces.

There are always lots of different ways to improve your home but if you are fond of vintage decors, the possibilities are practically endless. Hopefully, the vintage decor ideas listed here will inspire you to redesign your home on a budget and create a warm and inviting vintage feel.   

Guest Contributor: Diana Smith