Home Improvements: Seasonal Home Adornments
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Nestled in the heart of a charming neighbourhood, a 1930's home has undergone a delightful holiday makeover, with the living room, dining room, and a bonus peek showcasing a blend of vintage charm and modern elegance.
In the living room, the Karlstad sofa from Ikea, adorned with a linen cover from Bemz and new, taller legs from Pretty Pegs, serves as the centrepiece. The candlesticks on the mantle, antiqued or thrifted, add a touch of timeless charm. A marble coffee table from Article and a leather chair from CB2 complete the comfortable seating arrangement. The rug beneath it all comes from everyone's favourite Swedish retailer, Ikea.
The dining room, with its antiqued furniture and a light fixture similar to an old one from West Elm, exudes an air of sophistication. The table is set with bamboo poufs and faux sheepskins, which are used for eating and then slipped back under the sofa. The rug underfoot is, once again, from Ikea. A small vase with fresh greenery clippings from the yard adds a touch of nature to the space.
The dining room essential oil diffuser, crafted from wood and portable, releases the invigorating scent of Balsam Fir Needle, setting the perfect holiday mood. The dining room garland, sourced from Hobby Lobby, adds a festive touch, although similar garlands can be found at Target and Pottery Barn.
The bedroom, meanwhile, boasts a bed frame found at Walmart (for both king and queen sizes), adorned with linen bedding from ByMolle. The duvet and sheets are in Flax, with a throw in Hazel, and pillowcases in Cinnamon. The wardrobe, too, is antiqued, adding to the room's vintage appeal. A purse from Polene rests atop the antiqued dresser.
The office, where most of the work and shooting is done, features a velvet chair from CB2. The bookshelves, filled with a mishmash of books upon moving in, now house a more curated selection.
For those interested in antiquing home decor items like candlesticks, bed frames, and linen bedding, the best tips include shopping frequently at a variety of sources, looking for quality and authentic vintage characteristics, cleaning and styling pieces thoughtfully, and starting small if you’re new to vintage decor.
By combining routine treasure hunting, assessing quality carefully, gentle restoration, and styling with intention, you can create a warm, timeless vintage-inspired home with beautiful antique candlesticks, bed frames, linens, and more. Happy hunting!
- A person updates their living room style with a combination of modern and vintage elements, such as using a Karlstad sofa from Ikea with a linen cover, new legs from Pretty Pegs, and antiqued candlesticks for a timeless charm.
- Shopping for fashion-and-beauty items, one finds a purse from Polene, perfect for adding a stylish touch to a vintage-inspired bedroom.
- To create an elegant and sophisticated home-and-garden ambiance, one can source a dining room garland from Hobby Lobby, similar options can be found at Target and Pottery Barn, while using essential oils like Balsam Fir Needle from a portable diffuser adds to the festive and invigorating holiday mood.
