{"id":6887,"date":"2018-07-02T12:56:23","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T02:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designbx.com\/?p=6887"},"modified":"2021-08-28T21:09:14","modified_gmt":"2021-08-28T11:09:14","slug":"vintage-interior-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designbx.com\/blog\/vintage-interior-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage interior design: without the op shop look"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you want to go antique without the price tag of an old, historic castle? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vintage interior design is all about colour, floral prints, patterned rugs and functional decorations. Even though it was known as a simpler time, the interior design says otherwise. Be prepared to go bold and keep it simple at the same time. You don\u2019t have to put a dent in your savings just to create a vintage inspired home. All you need to do is get creative and follow our top tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-living-room.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6896 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-living-room-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage living room furnishings\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-living-room-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-living-room-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-living-room-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-living-room-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-living-room-450x675.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-living-room-225x338.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-living-room-900x1350.jpg 900w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-living-room-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-living-room-570x855.jpg 570w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-living-room.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/7e\/36\/1b\/7e361bd06877378ed742550cb943c01a.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1. New colours for an old look<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with the colour scheme. Just about anything can be used for your antique style. Some suggestions are: aqua blues, sunshine yellows, creamy whites and leather browns. Also incorporate floral prints as this was the trending design of the time. To save money, instead of buying new furniture just because the colours don\u2019t match, simply give your cupboards, tables and cabinets a coat of fresh but old looking paint. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roughly coat chalk paint onto the furniture, creating an uneven surface.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use graphite and water to darken edges and legs, where wear and tare would have occurred<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use coarse sandpaper and paint scrapers to distress the furniture for a worn look<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use clear chalk paint wax to finish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-green-distressed-cupboard.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6893 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-green-distressed-cupboard-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage interior design green distressed cupboard\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-green-distressed-cupboard-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-green-distressed-cupboard-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-green-distressed-cupboard-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-green-distressed-cupboard-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-green-distressed-cupboard-450x675.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-green-distressed-cupboard-225x338.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-green-distressed-cupboard-900x1350.jpg 900w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-green-distressed-cupboard-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-green-distressed-cupboard-570x855.jpg 570w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-green-distressed-cupboard.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homelife.com.au\/craft-diy\/diy\/how-to-paint-a-cupboard-in-green-antique-style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Image source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2. Fancy fabrics for less<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many antique styles incorporate expensive fabrics such as large velvet couches and silk curtains, but often there is a cheaper alternative that looks just as effective. Instead of using velvet, opt for felt which has a similar texture and no one will be able to tell from afar. As for those luscious silk curtains, synthetic satins shimmer just as well and your bank account will thank you for it. When choosing furniture in these materials, a blend of yellow and blue will give a vintage look and can also be styled with just about anything. You could also go traditional brown leather but make sure it is a weathered look and not a \u2018straight-out-of-the-shop\u2019 appearance as it will stick out like a sore thumb.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-red-velvet-couch.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6895 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-red-velvet-couch-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage style living room with red velvet couch\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-red-velvet-couch-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-red-velvet-couch-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-red-velvet-couch-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-red-velvet-couch-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-red-velvet-couch-450x676.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-red-velvet-couch-225x338.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-red-velvet-couch-900x1352.jpg 900w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-red-velvet-couch-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-red-velvet-couch.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-red-velvet-couch-570x856.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/design-inspiration\/house-tours\/g1937\/miles-redd-brooklyn-townhouse-0214\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">3.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The traditional home library<\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It wouldn\u2019t be an antique theme without a home library. Grab the oldest looking bookshelf you can find and fill it with the oldest books you can find. Books with a little ware and tare are ideal as it gives the impression that they were actually read once-upon-a-time. This is where the op-shop actually does come in handy. Many outlets sell books for next to nothing and they are generally used books which is perfect for the look you&#8217;re going for. Place a velvet couch in the room and you have yourself a traditional antique library.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-dining-room.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6892 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-dining-room-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage interior design dining room\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-dining-room-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-dining-room-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-dining-room-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-dining-room-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-dining-room-450x676.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-dining-room-225x338.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-dining-room-900x1352.jpg 900w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-dining-room-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-dining-room.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-dining-room-570x856.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.countryliving.com\/remodeling-renovation\/home-makeovers\/g866\/makeover-antiques-0909\/?slide=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">4. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">In the kitchen<\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The kitchen is by far the easiest room to transform into a antique masterpiece. Vintage inspired kitchens are on trend and it\u2019s relatively cheap and easy to transform a modern kitchen into an antique one. Start by removing cupboard doors. Yes you heard right, there was no place for cupboard doors back in the day. Everything on shelves and in cupboards were celebrated as part of the design of the room. Open shelving or glass cabinet doors are the perfect addition to a antique kitchen. If this move is a bit too bold, simply replace doors with vintage curtains in cute floral or stripe patterns. Another antique addition to the kitchen can include replacing cabinet knobs. These days, knobs are often shiny and simplistic but the antique style calls for something with pattern and elegance. Try brass or iron handles that can often be found at the local hardware shop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-kitchen.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6894 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-kitchen-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage kitchen\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-kitchen-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-kitchen-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-kitchen-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-kitchen-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-kitchen-450x676.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-kitchen-225x338.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-kitchen-900x1352.jpg 900w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-kitchen-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-kitchen.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-kitchen-570x856.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.countryliving.com\/remodeling-renovation\/home-makeovers\/g866\/makeover-antiques-0909\/?slide=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">5. Time to decorate<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vintage interior design is all about having functional decorating items such as those decorative plates hanging on the wall, that may come in handy when people are over for dinner (even though they are rarely used, the thought is there). First let\u2019s turn your lighting into an artwork. Paint your old lamp shades with floral patterns for a unique touch. Don\u2019t stress if you don\u2019t have an artistic side, simply grab leaves and paint them in various colours, to then press into the shade. Rugs are the next big necessity. Colourful Chinese art deco rugs are perfect for a vintage touch. The more pattern and colour the better. Rugs can be a big investment, so instead grab a few metres of fabric, such as Ikea\u2019s ikat fabric, and head to a dressmaker to sew the seams. Although this may not be the centre piece of the room, it\u2019s a perfect base for furniture. As for the walls, create an eclectic mix of various frames. Grab old wooden frames from and op-shop or repaint frames in gold and brass colours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-interior-design-gallery-wall.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6890 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-interior-design-gallery-wall-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage interior design gallery wall and vintage rug\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-interior-design-gallery-wall-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-interior-design-gallery-wall-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-interior-design-gallery-wall-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-interior-design-gallery-wall-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-interior-design-gallery-wall-450x676.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-interior-design-gallery-wall-225x338.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-interior-design-gallery-wall-900x1352.jpg 900w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-interior-design-gallery-wall-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-interior-design-gallery-wall.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-interior-design-gallery-wall-570x856.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">6. Storage<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When thinking about storage, think of all the possible uses for one item. Such as a small bowl can be used for jewelry storage, to hold a candle or to hold keys. Vintage silver, brass or copper bowls, vases and plates are ideal for storage in every room. Expensive looking pieces can be found at op-shops for inexpensive prices, or you could raid your grandmother&#8217;s house for timeless pieces. Bowls can be used for plants such as succulents, or hanging plants. Antique vases can be used for makeup brushes and toothbrushes. Vintage plates can be used for wall decoration or can be made into a multitiered jewelry holder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-teapot-storage.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6891 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-teapot-storage-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage teapot make-up storage\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-teapot-storage-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-teapot-storage-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-teapot-storage-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-teapot-storage-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-teapot-storage-450x675.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-teapot-storage-225x338.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-teapot-storage-900x1351.jpg 900w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-teapot-storage-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-teapot-storage-570x855.jpg 570w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-teapot-storage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/new-ways-to-use-old-metal-pieces-217325?img_idx=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-china-storage.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6889 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-china-storage-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage china set storage\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-china-storage-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-china-storage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-china-storage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-china-storage-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-china-storage-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-china-storage-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-china-storage-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-china-storage-1350x900.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-china-storage-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-china-storage-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vintage-china-storage.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">7. Hang your memories<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanging photos doesn\u2019t have to be done in the traditional framed way. This idea lends itself more to the country vintage look but is also perfectly suited for a home in the city. Use wire or an old fence gate to peg photos onto. Painted wire is often worn and this means it will fit in perfectly with your worn painted furniture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/farmhouse-fence-photo-board.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6900 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/farmhouse-fence-photo-board.jpg\" alt=\"vintage interior design farmhouse fence photo board\" width=\"682\" height=\"945\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/farmhouse-fence-photo-board.jpg 682w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/farmhouse-fence-photo-board-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/farmhouse-fence-photo-board-450x624.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/farmhouse-fence-photo-board-225x312.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/farmhouse-fence-photo-board-20x28.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/farmhouse-fence-photo-board-570x790.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.salvagesisterandmister.com\/salvaged-farmhouse-home-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, vintage interior design does not have to send you bank into the negatives. 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