Great Vintage Finds for Vintage Decorating!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

If you love to spend your week-ends in flea markets and garage sales hoping to find a real gem, you may feel a bit lost when you come home with your little treasures. You are probably wondering how to decorate your home with your vintage finds. To help you get the best out of them, just take a look at these three decorating ideas!

What can I do with an old postcard holder?

You just bought an old postcard holder because you found it charming in the antique shop but now you don’t know how to use it in your room decor? A fun decorating idea would be to use it as a display area for your family pictures! You can organize them in each column with a theme or by the time they were taken.

How to reuse scale hooks?

If you are in possession of scale hooks and think of throwing them away, don’t! Transform your room decor by using them as towel holders in your bathroom. It’s an original decorating idea that will impress your guests and that will add a vintage look to your home.

How to display birdhouses in an original way?


We recently gave you 5 stairway decorating tips and here’s another one if you are wondering how to decorate this special area of your home in a vintage way. Birdhouses are great decorative objects but why not use them with a different approach? Display them at the end of each step. Your guests will be impressed with this stylish statement!

Photos by: ajari, Amy Guth


 

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How to Decorate a Room to Look Vintage

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Savvy Decorator

Decorating a room to look vintage takes a little planning on the front end. Ultimately, the decor of the room should look natural and as if it evolved over time, filled with cherished artifacts. However, it is important to avoid a stuffy and dated look when interior decorating.

Follow these steps on how to decorate a room to look vintage, yet still timeless:

1. Pick a period. There are many historical styles from which to choose, including French Country, Renaissance or more recent periods, including the elegant look of the 1920s, or even Shabby Chic. While it’s not necessary to strictly stick to a single period, the most successful decorative schemes reference a particular style for a clear and coherent look.

2. Collect pieces over time. Although there are many reproduction items for decorating that look convincing, it’s best to collect real vintage elements from estate-sales, eBay or auctions. Building a collection over time looks much more authentic than using matching replicas. It’s also a lot easier on the pocket book.

3. Mix in some modern pieces. The contrast between the old and new will really make a space pop. One idea is to choose a vintage statement piece, such as an ornate vanity, fireplace mantel or starburst mirror, but keep the remainder of the decor on the simple side.

4. Find inspiration in home decor magazines. Local book stores offer many current issues of design magazines that feature vintage interior designs. By flipping through their pages, a homeowner can find many ideas that are easy to implement in his or her home.

Photos by: Frenchfinds.co.uk

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Create a Unique Dining Experience with these Dining Room Decorating Ideas!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Savvy Decorator

Home decor books and magazines as well as online decorating sites offer a multitude of dining room decorating ideas. Deciding on one single idea can be a difficult, if not impossible task. The most important factor to keep in mind when decorating any room is how the finished design will accommodate the lifestyle and reflect the personality of those using the room.

Dining room decorating ideas generally fall into design style categories such as modern, contemporary, traditional and various other defined decor styles. Merging some of the ideas together to create a uniquely personal space is usually the most satisfactory way of designing a room.
Lighting is an important factor in any dining room design. Including wall scones in addition to a ceiling light over the dining table will help soften the atmosphere in the room. The selection of furniture should allow for freedom of movement around the table. Extension tables are ideal for the times when extra guests arrive for dinner.

If the dining room design includes a view of an attractive exterior space, it would be quite appropriate to draw everyone’s attention to that area. The type of window treatments used will control the opportunity to enjoy an exterior view.

A decorative rug under the dining table can transform an ordinary space into a decorative feature in the room. Wall art and a specific selection of decorative accessories is an excellent way to define a dining room theme. Accent furniture can be a distinctive feature of the room.

Photos by: Wonderlane, Cile Montgomery

 

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5 Stairway Decorating Tips

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Many people do not consider enough the stairway in their home as an important element of their room decor. Try to look differently at this part of your house, with these 5 decorating tips!

 

1. Display plants

A nice decorating tip to add a personal and joyful touch to your stairway is to put some vivid plants on a few steps. Try to find plants that don’t need too much sunlight if your

staircase isn’t exposed to the sun and avoid cactus as they can hurt you or your guests!

2. Pile books on the stairs

Have you ever thought that the sides of indoor staircases can make a great bookcase? This simple decorating tip can transform your room decor!

3. Add a carpet

Adding a carpet on your stairs will not only preserve their quality, it will also give a cozier and brighter atmosphere to your room decor.

4. Display art work

Transform the look of your stairway with art work or photos on the walls. You can also use your stairways (interior or exterior) as a place to display sculptural art. This is a good way to attract the attention of your guests with beautiful objects as they enter your house.

5. Get a good lighting

If you simply change the color of the light bulbs or the style of the light fixture, you will see that your staircase will look refresh and trendy. Do not neglect light in this part of your home since you have to see clearly every time you run up and down the stairs.

Photos by: pnoeric, Clarkston SCAMP

 

 

 

 

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Modern Decorating Ideas: Simple and Sophisticated

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Savvy Decorator

Modern decorating ideas and styles are simple. The less busy and more natural the vision, the more modern and sophisticated it will be.

We live fast-paced, environmentally-supportive, global lives. We yearn for non-stressful, peaceful rooms to come home to. We do not have time to dust copious amounts of “trinkets” or vacuum. Gone are wall-to-wall carpets. (Vacuuming uses electricity too.) Solar heating is becoming more common and less expensive. Natural outdoor geometric ceiling lighting is prevalent.

Having trouble coming up with modern home decorating ideas? Think Asia, India and Mexico. Travel magazines are preferred to antiquated “How to Decorate” books.


In general, modern home decorating ideas include selecting one very bright accent piece per room – perhaps in bright red or black. The rest of the room “pays homage to it.” Pastel walls and classic white moldings will never go out of style. White ceilings create the illusion of more room.

Living/dining rooms have polished wooden floors, splashed with area rugs. White sheers with subtle lined window dressings augment. Shiny brass, or black enamel floor lamps can accent. A bright festive pillow on an easy chair, or antique vase on a coffee table trunk, completes the home decorating ideas.

Because single men and women outnumber married couples in America now, bedrooms are trending toward less neutral colors and more strong dark or light colors.

Ceramic tile is used for bathrooms and kitchens with accent squares. Tile is natural, environmentally pleasing, and quick and easy to clean.

Keep it simple!

Photos by: Jeremy Levine Design, bedzine

 

 

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3 Boys Bedrooms Decorating Ideas

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Savvy Decorator

A bedroom theme is a great way to create a unique room decor for your little boy. For example, take a look at these 3 great decorating ideas you can easily put in place!

1. An animal theme

If your boy loves animals, why not use this theme for his room decor? He will feel at home and in security in an environment where he’s surrounded with pictures of his favorite animals. A nice decorating idea to create this theme is also to place many stuffed animals. You can even consider a colorful safari look with animal wallpaper borders, leopard-print fabrics and a board on which you can display your child’s drawings!

2. A sports theme

Your little one is fond of sports? Whether he likes hockey, baseball, soccer or football, you can easily find furniture, rugs and beds to create a sport look. For example, if your kid loves hockey, great decorating ideas would be to put a fanciful hockey wall mural and hockey stick art around the room decor. These fun elements can also be replaced if your boy’s tastes change.

3. Movie & cartoon characters

Nowadays, kids are very influenced by movie and cartoon characters. You won’t have any problem to find lamps, bedding and other decorative pieces for this theme, whether your boy prefers Aladdin, Toy Story, Mickey Mouse or The Lion King. With this theme, your little one will have the impression to be part of the fantastic world of his favorite characters and will enjoy spending time in his bedroom.

Photos by: home space

 

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Creating a Country Home Theme in Your Home

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Savvy Decorator

There are many themes to consider when wondering how to decorate a home.   A Country Home theme is becoming a popular theme among many homeowners today.  Here are some affordable and easy home decorating ideas to consider when creating a country home theme in your home.

Wreaths placed on the door can add a touch of charm.  A homemade wreath that comes from the heart will have much more appreciation.   The supplies needed to make a wreath are a coat hanger and red colored tissue paper.  Start by bending the coat hanger into a circular shape that ties at the ends.  Wrap the tissue paper around the wire to form a knot.  Repeat this process until every inch of the circular wire is covered with tissue paper.  The result is a beautifully colored welcoming wreath.

Use warm and cool colors when decorating the kitchen to create a rustic look and are great colors for any home decorating ideas.  A light blue interior flat enamel latex paint can be applied to old wooden cabinets will brighten the room.  For the background wall, use a warm yellow paint that will create some contrast between the two colors. Now for how to decorate this space; decorated plates that depict floral designs will add an elegant touch when placed strategically around the cabinets.   For even greater contrast, red and white patterned window curtains will really stand out among the subdued colors of the cabinets and walls.

These suggestions will add so much charm and elegance to the home.  With just a little creativity and a few bucks, you’ll be creating a country home theme in your home in no time!

Photos by: baldeaglebluff, nlnnet

 

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4 Small Bathroom Decorating Ideas

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Nathalie

Are you wondering how to maximize your small bathroom and make it look larger? Try these 4 simple and easy decorating ideas!

1. Choose the right lighting

When it comes to small spaces, the same general rules apply most of the time. If you want to make your small bathroom look bigger, go for bright lights that will also help you see clearly while shaving or applying makeup. Instead of light fixtures, choose ceiling-hung fixtures and wall-mounted sconces. Don’t forget that windows can provide a natural light for your room decor. A nice decorating idea would then be to invest in window designs that will let the sunshine in while keeping this space private.

2. Keep it clear

If you have a small bathroom, you might know that every tiny space has its importance. That’s why you must absolutely store all the things you don’t use on a regular base elsewhere. Don’t leave them on the countertop and try instead to put them in order. You will then see that your room decor will instantly look larger!

3. Glass shelves

Another great decorating idea to maximize your small bathroom is to opt for glass shelves. They look invisible and all the objects that you put on them will appear lighter!

4. Whites

Like the lighting, the color you choose in a room decor has a huge impact on its impression. If you have a small bathroom, you can’t go wrong with classic white on the walls but also the fixtures!

Photos by: exfordy, Posh Living, LLC

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3 Girls Bedroom Decorating Tips

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Savvy Decorator

Children can be very demanding when it comes to decorating their bedroom. If you have a young girl and feel desperate to please her, don’t worry anymore! Here are 3 decorating tips that are sure to put up a big smile on your little girl’s face, and we know that’s not always easy!

1. Go for purple!

Girls love purple and they often dress in this color. Please your young girl by painting her room in this color. A smart decorating tip to stay safe with the changing trends is to paint only one accent wall in purple. You don’t take too many risks by picking out bedding and accessories in purple. If the color isn’t “in” anymore among girls in a few months or years, you can replace the diverse room decor objects with other ones in different shades!

2. Painted furniture

Another nice decorating tip for your little girl is to paint her furniture to add color to her room decor. Again, the best is to paint just a few pieces in the color of her choice. Children often change their mind and this way, you won’t have de re-paint all the furniture if she doesn’t like the color anymore!

3. A bed skirt

Young girls love pretty room decor objects. Your little one won’t resist falling in love with a bed skirt. With pillows, a bed skirt will make your bed’s girl shine! She will be happy to choose her style and use it as a fashion statement.

Photos by: GoodNCrazy, Mazzaliarmadi.it

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How to Decorate Using Wall Shelves

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Savvy Decorator

For those that are looking to update their interior rooms, shelves are a great way to add dimension and style. They are especially useful in apartment decorating or for other rooms with limited space, and they work for more than just storage. Interior designers know how to decorate a room using shelves with other accessories.

Personalize

Shelves are an excellent way to personalize a room, especially when it comes to apartment decorating. Items that are special to the occupant add a personal touch while making visitors feel cozy. Whether the shelves are filled with framed photographs or meaningful books, a collection that is important to the owner make shelves an integral part of the décor.

Unique Bookshelves

Shelves that are hanging on the wall make wonderful bookshelves. They will be easy to adjust to fit larger or smaller books, and they can be moved as needed. Unlike traditional bulkier bookshelves, hanging shelves will add class and simplicity while storing your favorite literature.

Display Art

Shelves can be a creative alternative to hanging artwork on the wall. Simply set the frames on the shelves and lean them against the wall for a stylish display. Create a visual treat by placing shelves at various levels, or layer artwork by setting smaller pieces in front of larger ones. Be creative, and don’t feel as though everything must be symmetrical to look good.

With these easy tips on how to decorate shelves, it is easy to make any room look fabulous without doing major renovations.

Photos by: Plage Vinilosy y Decoration, jdeeringdavis

 

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