Get the look: vintage living rooms

We all love a cosy living room and it’s amazing how a few simple home decorations can really enhance any space. So, if you want to create your own relaxing haven of vintage design, follow our basic tips and you’ll be relaxing in a transformed living room in no time!

Neutral palette

This living room is a perfect example of sophisticated charm. To achieve this understated look, use muted colours, like pale olive and off-white, to provide a subtle background for your favourite vintage pieces.

If you can’t afford to splash out on all new upholstery, try adding a rustic cushion or two to your sofas and armchairs. When it comes to simple, effective vintage decorations, you can’t go wrong with a gorgeous globe and a cake stand piled with yummy treats!

Pops of colour

Neutral colours are great, but you don’t want to end up with a room that’s too plain, so it’s important to add some splashes of colour to catch the eye and pep up the decor. The simplest way to achieve this is with wall art. Choose a bright picture - classic pop art is ideal - or create something yourself with a wooden picture frame and some retro postcards.

Flowers can add freshness and colour to any room, so pop some blooms in a vintage glass jar, or just lay out some vibrant floral crockery. Finally, get your hands on a vibrant Union Jack cushion - it’s patriotic and pretty for a traditional English home!

Masculine retro

Bare wood, leather sofas and painted metal are staple elements of masculine retro design, so whether you’re creating a bachelor pad or you just love the style, you can incorporate it into your living room with ease. Think contrasting monochrome paint colours - black against cream - set off with striking text wall art.

Add a metal trunk, as a coffee table or just some chunky storage, and a set of miniature drawers on top of a wooden dresser, and you have the makings of a stunning vintage living room.

Pastels and kitsch

If you like pastels and floral patterns, then vintage kitsch is probably the style for you. Anything goes; choose a basic colour palette (pinks, reds or blues are particularly pretty), then mix patterns, colours and textures within that palette, for a sumptuous vintage living room.

Flowers are the key here: rose lampshades are pretty and feminine, and a rustic enamel jug is ideal for holding a bunch of freshly picked blooms. Finally, hang some of your best tea plates on the wall for a true country cottage look.

From living rooms to bedrooms, DotComGiftShop has gorgeous decorations for your whole home.