Vintage Living Room - How to guide

One of the latest trends in furniture is Vintage style which a lot of people want but are not sure how to achieve. One of the first things you need to decide is how much of it do you want. Do you want for example a house that looks as if it came out of the 1800's or do you want a modern version of it? Do you want classic heavy furniture or simpler lines that combine minimalism and vintage? The choices are many so here are a few things to help you through:

1. Sofas:

Your sofas don't necessarily need to look like this...

(Ducal Sofa - Bowerhill)

just so they can be vintage. Here is a more modern version of the vintage sofa:

(Manhattan sofa - Top-Line)

Most vintage sofas have a lot of back cushions, depth and certain details that set them apart (like the buttons in this case). The look you should be going for is cozy and comfortable.

2. Cushions:

If your sofa has a printed upholstery then you need simpler cushions to compliment it. If the sofa is plain then you can play with it as much as you want. Think of it as a white canvas that you can paint on with printed patterns, flowers, fur and knits. Here are a few options:

If you like bright colors then turquoise and pink or green with yellow are good options:

                                                   

For winter time, darker colors like burgundy can also work:

 

                                                   

Neutral knits, stripes or even animal pictures can compliment all of the above:

 

(all cushions are from Dutch Decor)

3. Last but not least. Wood. 

Wood completes the vintage mood of your house. You can have it on the floor, on the wall or in your furniture and see how it transforms the place. The more rough and worn out it looks, the better! Just make sure that you don't overdo it. Get your inspiration from the pictures below:

(Westerly cabinet by Actona)

(Sofas from Top-Line)

Just remember that a house should reflect your personality so choose based on your preferences!