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Your den is a room set aside for watching tv in a cozy place and you can augment that by decorating it with a timeworn and comfortable vintage theme.
No matter how bad your decorating skills are, you can make a vintage décor design in your den by changing simple things such as stencilling and coordinating your knick knacks and photos to add some vintage flair. Some decor to pay attention to when changing your interior decoration include floor coverings, lighting fixtures, decorative accessories and wall color and your sofa and chairs.
A major component when decorating your den with a vintage décor look is your wall coverings. For this theme the colors are important - take a look at using old fashioned colores and plain and simple in the room. Try using a faux paint with an antique look on the walls, or apply vintage reproduction wallpaper. You don't have to get too fancy or spend a lot of money and if you are afraid of a bit of color, simply paint the walls a neutral palette and let the accents in the room do the decorating.
Good lighting is a must in any room and the den is no exception. To augment your vintage décor design, you ought to keep in mind the style of fixtures in addition to the type. Most dens can benefit from a ceiling fixture in addition to table lamps. When you will be incorporating a vintage decorating style, think about vintage fixtures with wall sconces that reflect the era but Remember to pass up anything which is anything with bad wiring (or have it rewired).
The floor covering can make or break your decor, but if you can not purchase new floors in your den then you can cover your existing floors by using small rugs with a vintage decor. If you are lucky enough to be able to afford new floors, try wood or oriental rugs.
Decorative accessories are critical to pulling your vintage décor look together. You can dramatically alter the appearance of your room by simply replacing the accessories! Concentrate on getting knick knacks, photos and pillows, in colors and patterns that match your vintage look. You'll be pleased at how simple and cheap it is, and what a huge difference these changes make! You should to add in a variety of vintage yard sale finds in conjunction with old interesting items and you may even try some common items from another era can make interesting displays to really spruce up your den. Further items such as vintage photos can help give the room a picture perfect decorative appeal.
It's not crucial that you match your sofa, chairs, and coffee table but the den should maintain plenty of vintage pieces. To really enhance the vintage style, go for furniture with mahogany or paint.
What you put on your windows can affect your vintage décor design. There are various treatments that you can match up to this decor, particularly if you match fabrics to your window treatments, but you probably want to avoid anything from a timeframe later than the one you are targetting. For a fantastic design in your den consider installing sheers or drapes depending on the particular era or blinds.
An important aspect that is frequently ignored when decorating your room are your walls. Even the ugliest walls can be made to look good through great wall art and decorative accessories. Try applying vintage posters or advertising prints to your den walls to really bring out the nostalgia of your vintage design theme.
Getting a wonderful vintage look in your den can be as easy as just buying new decorative accessories or as involved as replacing everything. Either way, attention to the fine details and making sure to match your furniture and decorative items will help you pull off a great new vintage décor look that you will be proud to claim you accomplished all by yourself!
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