A wooden antique dresser is the highlight of this cozy French-style bedroom. Its addition creates a rich color and vintage look beautifully contrasting the wispy white tones of the space. Decorate the dresser with antique clocks and books.
27 Vintage Décor To Give Your Home a Rich Taste of History
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Published: August 10, 2023
Updated: November 22, 2023
Vintage décor, when used properly, can give your home a touch of character and style with its warm notes and classic feel. With the following décor ideas, we’ll show you ways to tastefully include antiques and repurposed items! You can make use of their history and have them blend seamlessly into your modern home.
There are DIY ideas as well: repurpose old doors and give them a fresh coating of paint for a unique craft closet. Breathe life into soft cream walls with a collage of vintage Audubon prints portraying wonderful illustrations. The sepia tones of old books, photographs, and artwork transport you back to the past with classic looks that complement any soft palette you have chosen to utilize in your farmhouse or cottage-style homes.
Items such as old irons, washboards, rusty watering cans, and antique figurines can also add fun elements to pair with your other décor. Try out these vintage décor ideas and give your homes a rich taste of history!
02 of Fall-themed Room With Audubon Prints
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Showcase a neutral-toned fall-themed room with soft cream walls and a white side table with a white pumpkin. Incorporate a gorgeous collage of vintage Audubon prints portraying beautiful bird illustrations. Finally, add a brass lamp behind a soft brown couch to tie the vintage decor together.
03 of DIY Barn-board Sconce
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Add an earthy coziness with this lovely vintage decor idea. This DIY barn-board scone features a beautiful natural wood application. Fit it with a glass bottle with charming fairy lights placed inside to create a unique DIY light fixture for your space.
04 of Repurposed Wooden Shutters and Antique Typewriter
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Channel your inner writer and get inspired with this vintage display. Repurpose worn-out wooden shutters to serve as an eye-catching piece to place on top of a white stand. Incorporate an antique black typewriter beside lovely classic books to achieve a vintage aesthetic.
05 of Spring Wreath With Vintage Window Frame
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Embrace the welcoming spring breeze with this vintage decor idea. Add a rustic charm by adding an arched window frame display with distressed paint to achieve a cozy look. Feature bright flowers on a wreath and add a touch of greenery that brings a lovely fresh element to the piece.
06 of Dried Flower Ladder and Antique Framed Art
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Add a rustic charm to your space with this unique decor idea. Incorporate a deep oak ladder to display lovely dried flower bouquets. Add a lovely classic vibe to the space with a gorgeous framed art piece.
07 of Open Cabinet With Antique Crockery
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Display a gorgeous assortment of vintage ornaments in a rich natural oak cabinet. The open glass doors showcase a lovely collection of handmade antique crockery on the shelves. Further enhance a beautiful farmhouse aesthetic by adding simple white elements such as cushions, candles, and vases.
08 of Ashwood Bench With Vintage Farmhouse Décor
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Integrate lovely vintage farmhouse elements with this simple idea. Add a light ashwood stand fitted with neutral-toned elements to create a light and airy vibe to the space. Display a collection of antique elements such as the antique paint can and rattan-wrapped holder on the stand.
09 of Repurposed Wooden Coca-cola Box With Classic Books
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Decorate your backyard table with this vintage decor design. Repurpose a classic wooden Coca-Cola box into a beautiful rustic stand. Showcase a fresh flower vase and classic books on the stand.
10 of Vintage White-painted Furniture
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Learn how to repurpose old cabinets with this beautiful DIY china hutch. Apply a soft coating of white paint to the exterior. Use a rich natural oak in the interior and decorate it with white vases and kitchenware that can be displayed by transparent glass.
11 of Antique Scroll Wall Décor
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If you’re looking for classic pieces to add to your room, this design is a great one to start with. The vintage pumpkin patch scroll adds an adventurous vibe to the space. Incorporate a rustic wooden piece on top that fits the vintage look to the wall display.
12 of Metal Stand With Vintage Décor in Laundry Room
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Add a lovely vintage touch to your laundry room with this adorable galvanized metal stand. Highlight the top shelf with a mason jar filled with clothespins and white wool. Incorporate additional mason jars and an antique wooden brush into the bottom section to achieve an organized look.
13 of Vintage Décor for Laundry Room
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Add a vintage look to your laundry room with these simple components. An old rusty washboard and an antique iron add a rustic touch to the space. Place a festive Christmas wreath on a wooden washboard.
14 of Farmhouse Living Room With Wood Frames on Wall
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Set up a cool and cozy room with these vintage decor wall displays. Add a nice homey and rustic feel to the soft white walls with natural wood frames. Place wooden boxes with one of them showcasing beautiful white flowers on top of rich oak flooring.
15 of Antique Typewriter and Framed Photos
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This snug section of a farmhouse room showcases an assortment of vintage decor. Portray classic old photos on the black framed photos, and decorate the distressed dresser with an antique typewriter that adds a classic charm. A wicker chair with white throw pillows elevates the look of this antique display.
16 of DIY Craft Closet With Repurposed Barn Door
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This DIY craft closet used to be a clothes closet. An old and repurposed barn door was given a refresh by applying a light layer of whitewash. The white-painted shelves are decorated with rattan baskets and simple white elements to hide away storage items in a stylish manner.
17 of Vintage Décor for Space Under Staircase
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Instead of leaving the space behind your staircase empty, add these fun vintage pieces to make use of every square inch. Repurpose an old wooden dresser decorated with antique brass decor. A vintage black chest with worn-out paint will add a lovely rustic touch to this space and provide more storage for all your household items.
18 of Grand Millennial Aesthetic With Antique Painting
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This design is a classic way to spruce up a grand millennial-style home. Hang a gorgeous antique painting on the soft cream walls, and decorate a floral dresser with a beautiful lamp and fresh white flowers. The antique display combines traditional decor with modern accents.
19 of Farmhouse Entryway With Vintage Décor
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This entryway is not shy boasting its gorgeous vintage decor. Repurpose an old dresser and paint a beautiful light green coating and decorate it with decor such as signs and beige crockery. Add a section of an old shutter with distressed emerald green paint that leans against the white shiplap walls to add a rustic charm.
20 of Fireplace With White and Nature-inspired Accents
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This fireplace is filled with white and nature-inspired accents from the wooden-framed armchair to the garden wreathes and farmhouse-inspired frames atop the white mantel and potted plants. Candles and wooden-framed quotes also line the mantel.
21 of Americana Dining Room With Vintage Décor
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This dining room sees bright white walls contrasted with a rich teak dining table set. Hang a collage of antique artwork on the walls and integrate vintage wooden oars to complete the vintage look.
22 of Built-in Dining Room Shelf With Vintage Décor
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This dining space features a built-in dining room shelf with a lovely collection of decor. The four sections showcase different neutral-toned elements that complement the soft white tones. Provide a charming aesthetic to this piece with natural wood pieces and vintage candles.
23 of Farmhouse Dining Room With Vintage Accents
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This farmhouse dining room features vintage accents such as the mounted paintings on the white shiplap wall. The beautiful dark wood cabinet contrasts with the white background while complementing the surrounding wood furniture.
24 of Fall-themed Vignette
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Assemble your favorite fall decor with this rustic vignette idea. Incorporate a soft gray plank fitted with wooden hooks displaying a vintage watering can and a ring with bells attached. Line the table with soft white elements and rustic wooden pieces to achieve an organized and relaxed feel.
25 of Elegant Farmhouse Aesthetic With Vintage Books
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Highlight a regal modern farmhouse aesthetic with the usage of vintage decor. Sandwich old classic books between two beautiful brass figures. Place this book collection on top of a lovely white cabinet to achieve a classic look to the space.
26 of Bedroom with Black Metal Spindle Bed Frame
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Black metal spindle bed frame stands on stained wood flooring outfitted in white, gray and beige bedding. A stained wood antique chest is placed at the foot of the bed.
27 of Oven Hood Décor
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Have you ever thought of decorating the hood above your stove? This decorator got extremely creative and added Christmas garland in front of a painted portrait of horse racing and candle stands. Below is a vintage wreath and accompanying portraits that stand on the counter.
