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Here are a few of my favorites - many of which I have incorporated in my own home.
Light Fixtures
Although there are many quality reproductions available at various price points, there is just something special about the real thing. A word of caution = be sure to check the wiring before installing as most vintage fixtures will need to be updated.
Cottage Style 2010
This vintage light fixture hangs in our living room –a great alternative to can lights.
Use them for their intended purpose, mirrors, headboards or decorative accents.
We found this pair while our house was being built and had the builder install them instead of the planned French doors.
Shutters
A great design detail to use for headboards and folding screens. One of my favorite aspects of shutters is that they are usually found in a variety of colors.
House Beautiful 2010
Beautiful Homes 2004
Columns
Install them as a permanent fixture in your home or use them as a design element.
Renovation Style 2008
Cottage Style 2010
Architectural pieces
Old ceiling tins, corbels, windows – the list goes on and on. My favorite and probably the easiest way to add vintage charm to your home.
Veranda
French Country 2009
Traditional Home 2006
Mantels
Another vintage item which can be used for its original purpose or turned into shelving, headboards, and more.
Big Style for Small Rooms 2010
Cottage Style 2010
Counters / Bars / Built-in Cabinets
If you are lucky enough to have the space for these beauties, they undoubtedly become the focal point of any room.
Cottage Style 2010
An English Pub installed as a counter in this homeowner’s basement.
Beautiful Homes 2008
A built-in cabinet in our dining room which was removed from a local real estate office.
A grain bin from an old general store which we use for storage in our kitchen.
These are only a few of the many possibilities. What is your favorite way to add vintage charm to your home? Have you incorporated any of these ideas in your décor? I would love to hear your ideas!
Note: Always use caution when bringing vintage painted pieces into your home (especially if you have children) as they may contain lead paint.
20 comments:
So many great ideas, and I love every one of them! Theresa xoxo
I love these ideas. We have a boring newer home, with no history or detail. Thanks for the inspiration!
Becca
I like classic, time worn architectural pieces. Great inspiration.
I love the grain bin in your home, it's a wonderful piece. Thanks for all the great ideas and lovely photos.
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Sissie
I love every image on here! What a great post. That velvet & linen dinning room is breathtaking.
abby
I finally added you to my "blog love" list. :-)
I just found you and love your blog! I'm following and look forward to learning new things from you!
What a great collection of inspiring pics! Love all the inspiration!
Great ideas! I absolutely love architectural salvage pieces. When I bought my antique chandelier, I considered asking the guy for a part-time job, just so I could be surrounded by all those gorgeous old light fixtures, doors, etc. :)
Like all of your ideas and inspriations....pictures are so amazing in their ability to help shape our ideas. I get inspired by sometimes unexpected things, a single column, a sconce, whatever it might be...anyway new to blogworld (less than 2 months) hope you will visit my blog. Its about the building of our new home and my love for decor and design...right up your ally! I will be back here, please visit me.
www.thenchantedhome.blogspot.com
Beautiful pictures and inspirations. Shutters, doors and windows are my favorite! And I am loving the chandi's more and more!
I love them all! But I do have a bit of a thing for beautiful vintage crystal chandeliers :-) Love the vintage doors too :-)
Loved the pic of the column - it just might inspire me to make a decision on my columns. Built two years ago, they seperate the front hall from the dining room. I want to replicate that aged, grey look. Any suggestions? debbie
I love your taste. The doors you installed are warm and homey and lovely. Makes me want to take a trip to my favorite salvage yard. I've always wanted doors just like that. Love your other pieces, too, and if I were closer, I'd beg for a tour to drool in person!
Beautiful inspiration and great tips for adding that little special something.
I love strong, quality architecture. Love your dining room doors!
The mantle in our living room is from a 1790's home:
http://www.fieldstonehilldesign.com/p/fieldstone-hill.html
and the beams are from an old Amish barn in Lancaster, PA.
I love me some beautiful hand hewn beams!
-{darlene}
Great post! So many great ways to add charm! Love the change with the gray curtains in the other post too! You have great vision and style!
Awesome ideas! Vintage goes so well with everything!
Shannon
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Its inspiration like these uses that keep me trolling the salvage yards and yard sales in the Northeast. Many of my finds end up in my prints.
Great post and pretty photos! I linked this up to my project decorating post too, it's fantastic!
YOUR cabinet and doors were two of my favorites in this post...I LOOOVE them! I found you via inspire me heather :)
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