Transforming My Room into a Vintage Look

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We all love designing and decorating the place we stay at, we want to make it look the best place in the world. I also try different things with my room on the days when I have holidays, it gives me a different pleasure and a feeling of happiness whenever I decorate my room. Now I have a dream to transform my room into a vintage look and design it the way it appears to me in my dreams.

The first thing to do is decide on a theme for your home interior.
It is better to avoid the wild-looking mix ’n’ match effect if you are not an expert. It’s risky, for instance, to randomly mix ’50s chic with ’60s pop and ’70s decadence. Usually, it’s better to choose one era and style which is inspiring to you.  If you really want to try different moods and looks, change the inspiration from room to room.

Focal point

Every room should have retro furniture or something that immediately catches the eye and instantly sets the mood. For example:
For a ’60s sitting room, a floral print armchair or a wooden coffee table with a brightly coloured old telephone on it, or a few classic vinyl records resting by the fireplace.

Lighting design

The main characteristic of vintage lighting is warmth, for nostalgic charm. Instead of one bright light, have several light sources at varying heights to provide ambiance. If you have one, don’t forget that a chandelier itself is a highly distinctive piece of furniture.

‘Bright’ names to seek out

You might not be able to invest in an authentic original, but have a look at classic lamps from key periods then hunt out similar designs in your nearest charity shops. Let's start with the 1950s: elegant chrome-plated steel lamps by Alvar Aalto or metallic lamps by Serge Mouille. The 60s: classic arc floor lamps based on the Arco lamp, or the Tolomeo and Falkland styles. The 70s: simple table and floor lamps, adjustable styles like the Ipotenusa and Parentesi, designed by Achille Castiglioni.

Memories as art

Put together combinations of your ‘memorabilia’ and retro items – this creates an easy and inexpensive design feature and allows you to mix and match a little. Simply fix shelves to the wall that vary in color and thickness, then, just as you would see in an old shop, arrange tin boxes, antique knick knacks, an old teapot etc on the shelves. Be guided by whatever reflects your own style. The important thing is to use this unexpected display to create a feast for the eyes.

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