By Harry Mina
That’s how art is made combining modern with vintage decor styles we get a perfect blend of timeless and unique aesthetic. When done correctly, it allows you to celebrate the best of both worlds: Modern design blended with the sophistication of sleekness andcharm and character of vintage. For all you decorators, from seasoned to novice, here’s our guide to creating this effortless blend of style.
- Start with a Clear Vision
Before you dive in, the first thing you do is define your overall vision. Ask yourself:
Do you want a space that goes more modern with vintage accents, or more vintage with modern accents?
What mood are you aiming to create: You love that feeling you get when walking into a kitchen that’s cozy, eclectic, elegant, or minimalistic?
By having a clear direction, you can then choose pieces that enhance one another rather than it looking disjointed.
- By choosing a Cohesive Color Palette, you ensure that your sites contain a consistent color theme.
If you choose Modern art prints and vintage pieces feel united with a unified color palette. Whites, grays and beiges are neutral tones that make a great backdrop for anything so nothing will fight for attention. If you love bold colors, you’ll want to stick with colors repeated in both modern and vintage pieces to work harmoniously.
For instance, transporting a vintage mustard yellow armchair with modern paintings sharing the same brightness will create a feeling of a unity. It’s the glue that ties seemingly opposing styles together because of its variegated colors.
- Strike a Balance
When mixing styles you have to be balanced. Try not to overcrowd your space with too much vintage or modern elements. Instead, distribute pieces evenly:
Use one style dominant, larger, anchor pieces – like a modern sectional sofa – to anchor the room.
Pair these with a side table or retro lamp in the other style.
This way neither style will dominate the other which makes beautiful mixture.
- Highlight Statement Pieces
Vintage and modern styles have great unique statement pieces that can act as a focal point of a room. Select one or two standout pieces, for example a mid century credenza, or a contemporary abstract sculpture, and build the space around these pieces.
Make the surrounding decor more subdued so that you let these pieces shine. This prevents the room from feeling cluttered, and adds a certain level of sophistication.
- Mix Textures and Materials
Diversity in textures and materials elevates and elevates your decor. Modern design emphasizes glass, polished metal and smooth finishes, with vintage elements working with materials such as distressed wood, brass, or velvet.
Take as an example, placing a sleek glass coffee table next to a vintage Persian rug or putting together a modern leather sofa along with an antique wooden trunk. It has a layered dynamic aesthetic created by contrast of textures.
- Utilize Vintage Accessory
If you’re not ready to commit to big vintage furniture, start with small accessories. Modern spaces can be made interesting by you adding vintage mirrors, vases, picture frames, or candlesticks. They carry a kind of intricate craftsmanship and patina that sets up beautifully against the lights and open space of modern minimalism.
- Repurpose and Upcycle
Repurposing or upcycling, too, is another way to integrate vintage pieces. Transform an old ladder into a bookshelf, or boredinos a classic chair with fresh material. By these creative updates, old items get a new life by simply integrating them into the modern context seamlessly.
- Use Art to Bridge the Gap
You can connect modern styles with vintage styles with the help of art as a tool. Vintage gallery wall works beautifully against contemporary rooms, whereas vivid, modern abstract art would make a great juxtaposition with a vintage laden room.
In order to curate artwork, seek out pieces with colors, or themes of something similar to what you post. It gives a feeling of continuity even if you mix it with eras.
- Make Sure It Fits and Proportion
The proportions of your pieces are more harmonious and thus mixing styles is easier. Sleek, low profile modern furniture juxtaposed to bulk, antique armoire will be out of place in a room. But, if you choose to bring in vintage items, aim for those that have roughly the same proportions as your other modern belongings so that the pieces will not outshine one another.
- Embrace Imperfections
One of the wonderful things about vintage decor is their imperfections. Scratches, worn edges and patina are all part of the story of the piece and make your space feel more authentic. These imperfections aren’t reason to shy away from designing with them; these are part of the design’s character, part of the beauty. These imperfections work really well with the clean lines of the modern design, and give depth and personality.
Conclusion
The knack for mixing modern art and vintage decor styles is all about creating cohesive and yet contrary elements. When these are blended thoughtfully, you can have spaces that are timeless and personal. Perhaps it’s in a statement piece paired with a thoughtful color way, or textures intermingled, but no matter the route, this meeting of yesterdays and todays gives you permission to celebrate both. Since you are free to do with it as you please, go right ahead and play around with mixing style, and create a home that’s special to you.
