April 22, 2022, 2:52 pm | Read time: 4 minutes
To ensure the bed effectively contributes to nighttime relaxation, a special feel-good atmosphere is essential. A popular style for this is the vintage look, which adds a cozy and nostalgic flair to a bedroom. Interior designer and myHOMEBOOK author Odett Schumann shares how to achieve it.
Romantics, in particular, will find the vintage look for the bedroom to be a perfect fit. It offers a true collection of extravagant, often playful furniture pieces, detailed floral patterns, and contrasting yet charming color combinations. The main thing is that the style is unique and one-of-a-kind! Newer products that mimic an old look or create a harmonious contrast can also be combined here. With these interior tips, the vintage look will make its way into your bedroom!
Overview
1. Unique Pieces Bring Charm
Even though the vintage look draws from past times, often characterized by discipline and strictness on all levels, the design tends to be based on a loose composition of various furniture and accessories. The vintage look thrives on unique pieces. These only need to share an old-world charm, not necessarily come from the same product line. Thus, a wardrobe doesn’t have to match the adjacent dresser, nor does the bed have to match the nightstand.
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2. Typical Furniture for the Vintage Bedroom
Some furniture is particularly well-suited for a vintage-look bedroom. An old farmhouse wardrobe made of dark solid wood offers the ideal storage space for clothing. With a richly decorated door panel, the piece becomes even more unique. A light dresser with a romantically playful design serves as a harmonious counterbalance. An old vanity table is especially favored when designing a vintage bedroom. Its feminine look is complemented by a practical three-panel mirror system.
A room divider, or paravent, also contributes to a certain mysterious romance in the room. For the bed, models made of metal or those with a lavishly upholstered headboard best highlight the vintage look in the bedroom. An old rocking chair provides not only special comfort but also style. It undoubtedly stands for pure nostalgia and is especially advantageous in a household with a baby. Here, one can be rocked to sleep in style and comfort.
3. Colors and Patterns with Antique Character
Certain colors and patterns skillfully underscore the vintage look in the bedroom. The classic color palette ranges from a rich dark green, various shades of gray and brown, to soft pastels like dusty pink, cream, or mint. Metallic tones such as silver, gold, and brass, with all their shine, recall the opulent era of the Roaring Twenties.
Additionally, the surfaces of all furniture often feature a charismatic patina. The wood of all dressers in the room is lime-washed, and the leather of seating furniture is already cracked in some places. A decor that is indispensable in any vintage bedroom is, of course, flowers—in every form. Whether large-scale or small, a vine pattern or floral bouquet makes a significant impact, especially as wallpaper or on textiles.
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4. A Sea of Textiles
A vintage bedroom must not lack textiles. They complete the cozy atmosphere of the room. Heavy velvet curtains hang at the window, finding their harmonious counterpart in feather-light lace curtains. Walls are often adorned with tasteful wall tapestries, elegant fans, or delicate embroidery pictures. Especially on the bed, a sea of textiles abounds: Alongside numerous pillows that vary in shape, size, design, and craftsmanship, there are several matching blankets. And in front of the bed, a plush runner that ensures a cozy start to the day is a must.
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5. Accessories for the Finishing Touch
To capture the bittersweet melancholy of the vintage look in the bedroom, often only the right details are needed. A grand chandelier above the bed, sourced from an antique shop, bathes the room in atmospheric light. Grandma’s leather suitcase, combined with the old stool from the flea market, evokes memories of bygone times.
Additional treasures such as crystal vases, picture frames made of old silver, or a candelabrum add even more romance to the room. On an old tray, you’ll find glass flacons, powder boxes, and an ornate hand mirror. With all these accessories, a cohesive picture emerges—though it should not be overdone. Too many, especially small items, can quickly end any sense of coziness.