Decorating & Design
6 Ways To 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.
Vintage Wall Clock White Wood, RONA, $151
King Charles Spaniel Framed wall art, VdeV Maison, $198
Sunrise framed canvas, VdeV Maison, $144
Rene Rose Gold wallpaper, Graham & Brown, on sale for $157.50 per roll (was $210)
Letta brass frame, Urban Barn, $26
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
Retro wave hanging lamp by EQ3, Simons, $399
Simple Designs Executive Banker's Desk Lamp with Glass Shade, RONA, $82
Vintage Glass Arc Sconce, Pottery Barn, $374
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
EFTERTÄNKA Decorative hourglass, IKEA, $5
Grayson Lane Vintage Cream Metal Birdcages (Set of 2), RONA, $102
Blue and white jar vase, Simons, $25
Vannes planters, Urban Barn, $29
Myra Wood & Marble Base Cloche, Shop Hibou, $125
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
Kimberly High Leg Reclining Chair, La-Z Boy, $959
Elm wood stool, Zara Home, $169
Benedict Modern Mustard Velvet Sofa with Gold Metal Legs, Home Depot, $845
Clarke dining chair, Urban Barn, on sale for $180 (was $249)
Wanya Glass coffee table, Mobilia, $699
Nesto modular armless chaise, Mobilia, $2,599
Alice queen-sized bed, Structube, on sale for $249 (was $399)
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
Reversible Retro Lines Outdoor Weather Resistant Fabric Cushion, Home Depot, $20
Jakarta rug, Hibou Home, from $310
Reversible Aya cushion, Coeur d'artichaut, $90
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
Alma Blue Highball and Double Old-Fashioned Glass, Crate & Barrel, from $12
Glass cruets with cork (Set of 3), Zara Home, $46
Ceramic honeypot with wooden lid, Zara Home, $40
Camellia egg holder, VdeV Maison, $32
ANLEDNING Champagne coupe, IKEA, $6
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