Place your favorite mugs or teacups on a small shelf like the one shown here so that they’re always accessible—visitors will feel right at home knowing they can help themselves to a cuppa. Rather than keeping favorite woven baskets and trays behind closed doors, consider adhering them to the walls with hooks to add some personality to your space. And when you do need to access a basket, it’s readily removable and easy to access. Animal-themed accessories often make an appearance in rustic spaces, adding a dash of whimsy to any room. While fresh flowers are beautiful, dried flowers are commonly used in rustic spaces, too. Whether you’re in the market for stylish storage solutions, cozy bedding, chic tabletop pieces, or something else entirely, you’ll draw plenty of inspiration from the vignettes featured below.
Or use wallpaper to brighten less obvious spaces like the foyer, mudroom, laundry room, on the inside of a closet, or the back of built-ins for a surprise element. Styling vintage decor in a modern farmhouse, cozy cottage, or traditional home creates a curated and cozy aesthetic. Today, I’m sharing my top 20 treasures of the year with tips for decorating vintage decor. When mixed with new decor and antiques, vintage styling will help you create visual displays that are unique and eye-catching. When it comes to planning your home’s overall look, you can always find ideas and similar products to complement current design trends (don’t miss our roundup of smart decor ideas for 2022). And if you have a passion for crafts, consider adding character to your home with creative DIY home decor projects or upcycling your pieces.
Stick to a Color Scheme
In another beautiful blue living room, my friend KariAnne of Thistlewood Farms used a variety of patterns with blue as the common denominator. My friend Shelley of Calypso in the Country painted her dining room walls a deep navy blue. It’s a dramatic look that gives elegance and formality to the room.
- Look for an area you’d like to highlight—or hide—and put your accent wall there.
- The furniture, textiles, color palettes, and decor used in traditionally designed rooms reference history and are familiar rather than trend-setting.
- Often, this includes woven decor, vintage furnishings, and vibrant houseplants.
Do the same, and your guests just might need to sit down for the big reveal. As much as we adore pumpkins, they aren’t the only nature-inspired decor item you can add to your home this autumn. Try feathers or dried flowers in soft, neutral tones instead of (or in addition to!) pumpkins.
Add a Decorative Mirror
A wall of floating shelves and some well-curated furnishings with your favorite Texas-inspired decor items can make your home go from blah to breathtaking overnight. Don’t be afraid to experiment by layering different fabrics and textures. Mission Style HomeTexas Mission-style homes were brought here by the Spanish settlers. Today’s modern Texas mission homes have curated lawns and often feature central patios. The interiors are open wide spaces that feature arched entryways and Terracotta tile. Modern versions are often mixed with Spanish revival, southwestern, and Adobe styles.
One of my favorite vintage finds this past year is this solid wood Shop Desk. When I saw it for 50% off at a Habitat ReStore, it was quickly loaded into the back of my vehicle. The quality craftsmanship and cute little drawers were hard to resist.