Vintage pieces are the soul of a room! I’m a firm believer that you can make inexpensive home products sourced from big box stores and the internet look expensive when you can combine them with the right vintage pieces.
sofa // rug // coffee table // chandelier
STARLITE print // chairs // lamp
See this living room reveal here
Vintage pillows are an easy place to start if you’re feeling timid. They are colorful, textural little pieces of art! Just like a great pair of statement earrings with a simple t-shirt, a fun vintage pillow can trick the eye and make the whole room look more expensive!
See Jenny’s Library reveal here
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Throw blankets are the next step in vintage shopping that feels accessible but fun! I love a good Moroccan throw with giant tassels! The bonus is these throws can be easily dyed if you’re not finding the exact color you’d like for your bedroom.
See Jenny’s bedroom reveal here
PATHS print // Juniper Studio Home Lumbar Collection // lamp
See Lucy’s bedroom reveal here
bed // rug // wall sconces
I’ve said it before, but vintage runners are a must for me in every kitchen I design! They bring warmth and soul to what can feel like a cold space otherwise.
See the Gentry Project kitchen reveal here
vanity // stool // mirror // sconce
See the girls bathroom reveal here
HYACINTH print // POPPIES print // black planter
See the Studio kitchen reveal here
If you click through some of these linked rugs below, you’ll find a few of our favorite rug sources! You can follow their shops and see all the beautiful pieces these sellers list daily! Treasure hunting at its most convenient! :)
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Another easy way to incorporate vintage pieces into your home is through pottery! I am a straight up ceramics hoarder!! I have closets full of the stuff and each piece is genuinely priceless to me! And lucky for me, my sister is also a potter and she is constantly letting me use her pieces for projects! :)
See the Gentry master bedroom reveal here
See the Gentry office reveal here
See our Real Simple bedroom reveal here
I especially love the ceramic pieces that look organic and extra drippy/imperfect! That is what’s so great about vintage pieces – their unique, one of a kind qualities. I hope you find some treasures in our favorite shops here! xo
Now I want green cabinets in my kitchen.
I LOVE Etsy…so wonderful that shoppers support small businesses. So many great finds for vintage and creative artists. Great decorating ideas and your sister’s pottery is beautiful❣️I normally wholesale to stores but opened my own shop (http://www.spiritedmusejewelry.etsy.com)and it is so rewarding having one of my own! Thanks for the shout out for Etsy! Have a great day , Betty
Really love the decor in your place.
Great sources – thank you! I love the colors and geometric patterns on kilm pillows, but I’m not sure about wool pillows. Do you find them to be stiff or itchy? Maybe they’re made from a type of wool that’s very soft???
Thanks for highlighting Etsy as a place for home decor. I have followed you for years and even bought a few things from your yard sale in DC years ago. Now I live overseas and I recently opened my own shop on Etsy with finds from European flea markets and antique shops. (https://www.etsy.com/shop/CollectedHabitat)
Thanks for inspiring so many in home design!
Etsy has so much great stuff for sale, and pretty cheap too. From Home Decor to Custom Clothing, that’s my go-to place! Love those pillows!
Very helpful article, Thank you for sharing. I love you
I loooove vintage rugs and have a couple but I always struggle with them slipping around or getting messed up any time a dog runs through the house. Any suggestions for legit pads/grips to help with that?
Do you think he meant this many though? :)