12 captivating ideas for decorating walls with delightfully vintage details
A vintage/antique object in the right place can be a sensational decoration in the home, capable of giving a unique character. So some old objects - even tools or parts of old furniture - can be used to embellish the walls of the house. Whether they are put along the stairs, at the entrance or perhaps immediately above the fireplace mantel, there are a thousand ways to decorate using the right object.
Sometimes, then, you can take old, worn-out objects and restore them, repaint them, or even just combine them with other materials to be able to reuse them. Check out the ideas below:
Old shutters for a rustic, vintage touch
If you happen to have some old wooden shutters on your hands, you could convert them into a decorative elements. They are perfect as supports for glass vases hung on the walls, and then enchanced from time to time with candles, flowers and more.
If, however, they are equipped with small shelves or hooks, they become a multifunctional coat hanger, also ideal for the entrance to the house and without taking up too much space.
A bygone age
With reclaimed wood, you can create DIY frames that will give a truly old-fashioned touch to vintage-style pictures. And they are perfect for decorating an area of the house where there are already other old-fashioned objects displayed.
Valuable tableware for classy displays
That set of dishes you got from grandma, or perhaps a find at some flea market, can be useful. Even if not in pristine condition, we can transform elements of table settings into a stylish wall decorations.
Antique mirrors
Antique mirror frames have a unique charm: you can choose just one to be a centerpiece or create an original collection to display on a wall at home. They will be beautiful to look at and will amplify the light in the room.
Old tools and utensils
Certain tools and utensils, especially kitchen utensils, were made of copper in the past. This metal is beautiful both when when polished or when tarnished. They will always be a great addition to rustically-styled wall decorations.
Fans on the walls
Fans are no longer used like they used to be, but they always look elegant. Using antique fans to decorate provides a touch of class!
Recycle creatively to give a vintage touch to your home
There is truly an infinity of objects that can be reused as decorations. Even the propeller blades from some old-fashioned engines!
Decorative Wall Shelves
Wrought iron and wooden inlays can be used to decorate the wall, sometimes acting as supports for shelves or just as a decorative element.
A bit like with mirrors, antique clocks - each a different shape - can have a great impact.
You may end up interested in acquiring many vintage objects to display in groups/categories on the walls of your home!
Even just by using old books, amazing and dynamic decorations can be created.
Which idea excites you the most?
