Vintage home decor ideas

2nd September 2022Rachel.McCarty Share:FacebookTwitterShare

We love all things retro here at Rex London, and there’s nothing quite like a little old-fashioned charm in your home. After all, vintage never goes out of style! Take a look at our ideas for some quick and easy ways to introduce a vintage touch to your home decor.

Doormat

Make a statement at the very front door with a vintage-inspired doormat. Our coir doormats are thick and sturdy, with an anti-slip backing, perfect for keeping your indoor floors dirt-free.

 

Vintage Ivy doormat in front of a red door

 

Vintage Ivy doormat, £16.95

Brass frames

When it comes to an antique feel, you can’t beat the classic look of brass. Add some subtle vintage style to your home with a brass frame - whether it’s a stylish picture wall or a single photo on the bedside table, the frame is as important as the picture inside. 

 

Hanging brass frames with a bouquet of flowers

 

Brass frames from £12.95

Everything Stops For Tea

If you're looking for some art that is framed and ready to go, look no further than this fun 'Everything Stops For Tea' print. Ideal for a vintage kitchen or dining room, this wall art is perfect for any tea-lover. 

 

Poster with the phrase 'Everything stops for tea' on it

 

Everything Stops For Tea framed art, £14.95

Matches

Who doesn’t love a bit of retro-inspired packaging? Whilst most packaging might be destined for the recycling bin, our match boxes can take pride of place on your shelves and mantlepieces. 

You can even go vintage with your festive decor too, with some matches from our 50s Christmas collection.

 

Box of 50s Christmas design long matches with a candle

 

50s Christmas box of long matches, £3.95

 

Our matches all come with colourful tips, so you could also make a feature of them by displaying them in a glass jar or statement vase.

 

Storage tins

A quirky way to display and store utensils, craft tools, stationery and more, these popular tins can be used in any room in the house. 

 

Passata storage tins with a basil plant

 

Set of two Passata storage tins, £8.95

 

Tea towels 

Whatever the style, size, and layout of your kitchen, it's the little details that will really help to determine the look you are going for. Add a colourful vintage flourish to your kitchen with a Wild Flowers tea towel. Why not create a set with matching Wild Flowers coasters?

 

Wild Flowers tea towel hanging on a kitchen hook

 

Wild Flowers tea towel, £5.95

Retro alarm clock

To truly turn back time, use an analogue alarm clock rather than your phone to bring you gently out of sleep each morning. This sweet retro clock comes in a classic vintage green colour, and even has useful glow in the dark hands.

 

Green retro alarm clock on a bedside table

 

Green retro alarm clock, £12.95

Vintage colour palettes

Some of our most popular collections draw on vintage colour combinations. Take a look at some of our colour palettes for inspiration on complementary colours to use around the home, from feature walls and sofas, to cushions and lampshades.

Vintage Apple colour palette 

Perfect for a stylish living room or dining room, the warm tones of our Vintage Apple colour palette are bold and chic, with a feminine touch.

 

Periodic Table colour palette 

If you're looking for a subtle theme for a home office or study, look no further than the understated colours of our classic Periodic Table design! 

 

Folk Doves colour palette

These soothing vintage blues would be beautiful in any bathroom, big or small.

 

 

Loving all things retro? Be sure to explore more of our home decor collection.

 

 

 

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