Decorating & Design

6 Ways To Transform Your Home with Antique Charm

Transform Your Home with Antique Charm

Photography, courtesy of IKEA

Decorating & Design

6 Ways To Transform Your Home with Antique Charm

Infuse your space with effortlessly cool energy and nostalgic charm by incorporating furniture and decor influenced by antique and vintage styles.

Get the look with these fun pieces inspired by flea market finds and antique shop treasures.
 

Dolled up walls

Lean into the iconic styles of the past with gilded frames, reproductions of your favourite artist’s masterpieces or even a statement wall covered in bold wallpaper. These small additions can have a huge impact on the aesthetic of your space without breaking the bank.


Ramebo mirror, IKEA, $129

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Vintage Wall Clock White Wood, RONA, $151
 

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King Charles Spaniel Framed wall art, VdeV Maison, $198

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 Sunrise framed canvas, VdeV Maison, $144

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Rene Rose Gold wallpaper, Graham & Brown, on sale for $157.50 per roll (was $210)

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Letta brass frame, Urban Barn, $26

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Totally lit

Popular vintage lighting styles include Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and industrial, so if you’re looking to add an old-school feel to a room, there’s no shortage of designs and time periods to choose from. Details like tinted glass and coloured metal lend a retro charm, and elaborate chandeliers or banker’s lamps give a nod to the historical styles of yesteryear. Whatever design you choose, try pairing it with a bulb that gives off warm light to help create a cozy, vintage atmosphere.
 

Iiona Small Brass Chandelier Light, Crate & Barrel, $849
 

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Retro wave hanging lamp by EQ3, Simons, $399

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Home Decorators Collection 60.5-inch H Drum Floor Lamp with Brushed Gold Metal Pole Base and Amber Glass Shade, Home Depot, $159

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Home Decorators Collection 20-inch H Modern Style Mushroom Table Lamp in Matte Black, Home Depot, $99

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Simple Designs Executive Banker's Desk Lamp with Glass Shade, RONA, $82

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Globe Electric Novogratz x Globe Artessa 1-Light Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Matte Brass, Home Depot, $143

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Vintage Glass Arc Sconce, Pottery Barn, $374

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Darling decor

Travel back in time by adorning your space with vintage- and antique-inspired finds. Replicas of authentic Victorian- style birdcages and ornate clocks create visual interest while lending a classic traditional feel to your living room. The only limit is your imagination, so the choice is yours: Go all out for a dramatic look or add a few simple touches for a subtle nod to the vintage.


Victoria frame, Anthropologie, from $28

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EFTERTÄNKA Decorative hourglass, IKEA, $5

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Grayson Lane Vintage Cream Metal Birdcages (Set of 2), RONA, $102

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Blue and white jar vase, Simons, $25

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Vannes planters, Urban Barn, $29

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Myra Wood & Marble Base Cloche, Shop Hibou, $125

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Pièce de résistence

You don’t have to scour thrift shops or yard sales to find the perfect antique-inspired furniture. Pieces like natural wood wardrobes, wrought-iron bed frames and wing-backed chairs have furnished homes for hundreds of years and are still solidly in style, with endless variations available at your favourite furniture stores. We love that these tried-and- true styles add a vintage vibe to a 21st-century abode but can still blend seamlessly with more modern pieces.


Lennox Carved Natural Wood Kids Armoire by Leanne Ford, Crate & Barrel, on sale for $2,399

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Kimberly High Leg Reclining Chair, La-Z Boy, $959

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Elm wood stool, Zara Home, $169

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Benedict Modern Mustard Velvet Sofa with Gold Metal Legs, Home Depot, $845

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Clarke dining chair, Urban Barn, on sale for $180 (was $249)

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Vintage trunk, RONA, $697

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Wanya Glass coffee table, Mobilia, $699

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Nesto modular armless chaise, Mobilia, $2,599

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Alice queen-sized bed, Structube, on sale for $249 (was $399)

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Talking textiles

By adding touches of softness and warmth to a room, the right textiles not only create a welcoming and lived-in atmosphere, but also drive home your vintage design theme. Whether you choose a toss cushion in a groovy geometric print or a floral blanket reminiscent of the iconic flowered sofas of the ’50s and ’60s, you’ll be honouring decades past in the coziest way possible


Crochet blanket, Zara Home, $209

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Reversible Retro Lines Outdoor Weather Resistant Fabric Cushion, Home Depot, $20

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Jakarta rug, Hibou Home, from $310

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Reversible Aya cushion, Coeur d'artichaut, $90

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On the table

Transport your dinner table back in time with hand-painted tableware, romantic candlesticks and coloured glassware. Perfect for entertaining and everyday use alike, these pieces are a fun way to inject character and personality into your kitchen or dining area while still keeping functionality top of mind.


Alexandra Farmer The Flock Melamine Oval Platter, Anthropologie, $28

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Alma Blue Highball and Double Old-Fashioned Glass, Crate & Barrel, from $12

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Glass cruets with cork (Set of 3), Zara Home, $46

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Ceramic honeypot with wooden lid, Zara Home, $40

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Camellia egg holder, VdeV Maison, $32

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ANLEDNING Champagne coupe, IKEA, $6

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