How to live vintage

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Here at DotComGiftShop we adore vintage chic and, happily, it couldn’t be easier to transform your home into a retro paradise. Just take a look at these small alternatives to modern decor that can make a big difference to your style.

 

Kitchen

It only takes a few well-chosen items to create a classically vintage kitchen. Why not take your flour, sugar and pasta out of their boring plastic packets and put them in a biscuit tin instead?

Ditch your electronic kitchen scales for some beautiful retro scales, available in several colours including bold red.

Forget making shopping lists on scraps of paper. The metal larder shopping list is practical, retro and gorgeous.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bathroom

In a truly vintage home even the bathroom is beautiful, thanks to the divine details. Just dispense your shampoos into these glass eau de toilette bottles for a much prettier look.

You can also hide all those unsightly medicines and cosmetics in the vintage medicine cabinet, for your own home pharmacie.

Now run a bath, pop some t-lights into these sumptuous antique holders and relax by candlelight!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bedroom

Vintage isn’t vintage without a boudoir to die for. For a real touch of home, why not hang a picture of your loved ones in pride of place on the wall, in an antique wooden frame?

Don’t wake up to a phone ringtone, when you can rise and shine to your favourite retro radio station playing on this gorgeous portable radio.

Give your chest of drawers a new lease of life with some lovely glass hexagon drawer knobs. It’s new, the old-fashioned way!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Living room

If the living room is the heart of your home, give it the love it deserves with a patchwork love cushion to spice up your sofa.

For a touch of good old-fashioned humour, the wooden normal family sign will make a great addition to any living room wall.

Now your home is looking fabulous, it’s time to throw a party or two! If an old-fashioned movie night is your thing, get your hands on these funky popcorn holders, or have a proper tea party with the Regency cake stand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kids

Fun with kids doesn’t have to mean video games. How about taking a leaf out of Mary Poppins’ book and flying a kite, like the traditional box or the colourful diamond kite?

Whilst the little ones are outside, keep them active and transport them to an old-school playground, with a classic skipping rope.

But, if it’s raining, there’s no better way to pass the time indoors than with some traditional tabletop games, like pick up sticks and vintage ludo. Perfect for a wet Sunday afternoon!

 

 

 

 

 

Garden

Make your home gorgeous outside too with some wonderful pieces for your garden. When the sun’s shining, you can string up some vintage Union Jack bunting to create the spirit of a royal street party!

The colourful hooks on this pantry shelf would be just perfect for storing hats, gloves and keys in your potting shed.

Speaking of potting sheds, don’t forget to sit back and relax with a cuppa from this potting shed mug, in your newly top-to-toe vintage home!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be sure to visit DotComGiftShop for loads more amazing vintage products, and kit out your home in style.