Love the vintage looking map. be nice to have this style of map depicting an area where we're building.
fix from vintage or modern art, an easy and artistic solution is to frame each item and arrange on a photo wall. A wall of like-minded items adds a sense of depth and personality to a room.
A vintage map — or lots of vintage maps — can be a good alternative to fine art. For an upscale look, ditch the
hand-drawn, vintage feel, whether in color paper type or illustration style.
Collections also help communicate who we are. Consider displaying a set of vintage maps of places we have traveled to.
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sed & Vintage Book Wall Art
frames from vintage book covers. A DIY perfect for any room or space as a way to add interest and texture to a wall.
http://www.laurenelisecrafted.com/blog/2011/4/12/featured-papernstitch-diy.html
This DIY, which was done for Papernstitch, will bring a unique vintage touch to any
Repurposed & Vintage Book Wall Art
This DIY, which was done for Papernstitch, will bring a unique vintage touch to any room. The list of materials is short and sweet:
1. Vintage books that you won't mind cutting up.
2. Photographs
3. Metal-edge ruler
4. X-acto knife
5. Firmer chisel or
Using vintage books as picture frames to form a grouping on this wall(Papersnitch)
cotton, vintage linen bench, cottage bungalow chic. BMW copacabana
Vintage rugs and textiles are another way to go green, as there are no additional resources expended. This bedroom features an organic cotton headboard with a vintage kilim draped over to add interest. The bench is upholstered in vintage French linen, and the baskets are rattan.
Draping a vintage kilim adds excitement to a simple white headboard while making great use of a beautiful textile. Simple bedding and upholstery lets the colorful rug and textile speak volumes.More:Design 2011: Layers of Global StyleGuest Picks: Finds for the Travel AddictA World View: Decorating with Maps
Vintage tins make a pretty display..have been thinking of starting a collection.
4. Vintage tins. This collection's display really works for me since the shelves are a little distressed themselves, matching the "vintage" feel of the tins.
Colorful vintage tins...another beautiful, whimsical collection that makes a wonderful display and proves you don't have to spend a fortune
using a vintage French linen sheet. Thank you< Kelley
here. Vintage rattan pieces are often finished with leather buckles, brass enclosures and other details. If you find something you love, but it's the wrong color, simply prime and paint it.
Tip: When you're buying vintage pieces, make sure the wraps around the legs and ends are still intact and not
fabrics and vintage textiles. "The headboard is upholstered in a Ralph Lauren stripe, which we partially covered with a vintage French linen, showing off the detail of the embroidery and the monogram. We hung this piece with ribbon ties."
Use luggage as furniture. Steamer trunks and vintage suitcases
here. Vintage rattan pieces are often finished with leather buckles, brass enclosures and other details. If you find something you love, but it's the wrong color, simply prime and paint it.Tip: When you're buying vintage pieces, make sure the wraps around the legs and ends are still intact and not unwinding
like a vintage Steelcase chair. Can be found on your local Craigslist Im sure.
It is a vintage piece that we had painted white!! Thanks for your questions!!
Study - vintage piece painted white
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items were vintage or bought affordably. The simple desk is actually a dining table from Ikea, and the stool and chair were reupholstered vintage finds.
get a vintage one that's not $5,000 custom..hmmmm
This vintage neon sign is the perfect offbeat accessory to give an open wall a shot of personality.
A neon carnival sign is a piece of art. And it looks especially surprising and pretty in this low-key room. You can have signs custom made to look vintage at Roadhouse Relics.
Other vintage items can make an interesting alternative to paintings. I love the campy feel of this neon sign.
for a vintage stereo console or record player that resembles this cabinet for awhile. Some of these cabinets were designed with so much care that they are unique stand-alone pieces of art that can double as both a home for your media equipment and a console table.