Recent trends are revealing that the very stark and clean modern look is starting to fade in favor of a warmer and more classic style. However, instead of complete overhauls, designers and home dwellers are discovering perfect looks are created from unique combinations of modern décor and vintage pieces.

As people are dismissing their fears in regards to blending designs from different time periods, they are discovering they actually enjoy mixing things up, doing things their way and creating one-of-a-kind looks for their homes. The vintage-modern blend is allowing this process to happen with an unmatched authenticity where you can literally merge your past with your present for a truly genuine look that radiates comfort and character accomplished by your own individual vision.

This designer was able to tie her family’s past to her present with an inherited scallop-back loveseat and armchair her grandparents used in their very first apartment.

We all cannot be as lucky in inheriting pieces we truly love from our family members. Often times inherited furnishings do not fit with our personal style. If this is your dilemma, you can still create a genuine look that reflects a vintage style by using furnishings and accessories from someone else’s past. You typically do not have to look far to find flea markets, vintage fairs and antique shops that will offer a variety of old items across a range of budgets.

If literally digging into the past does not inspire you, many designer outlets and trendy furniture stores offer new furnishings and accessories that are vintage inspired. You can even find wallpaper that incorporates floral prints or repetitive designs in faded colors for a vintage look that no one will question as not being the real deal.

As you prepare to add vintage details to your modern abode, start small. The transition does not have to happen all at once. By taking it slow you will be able to discover what elements work with your current décor and what combinations need to be thrown out solidifying your unique and personal modern-vintage style.

Try simple floral throw pillows for your sofa or reupholster furnishings for a fresh and comfortable look. Traditionally, soft hues were used, but feel free to give your prints a modern edge with bold colors.

An heirloom rug can anchor your contemporary furnishings in your dining room.

Look to vintage industrial lighting to complement your kitchen’s modern finishes.

Nothing says vintage charm like a collection of mirrors. Remember to utilize various sizes and finishes for an extra punch of old-fashioned appeal. Any display that is too uniform will emphasize modernism.

A classic accessory not to be overlooked is the candelabra. It can be found in an array of styles, colors and finishes that can emphasize the modern or the vintage aspects of your space. Use it to tie your look together in any room.

Most importantly, incorporate elements from key moments in your life. From famous historical events to personal accomplishments, bringing what you treasure into your home will make your space more comfortable and inviting as well as sincerely you.

This designer has created a stunning vintage display out of her collections of old books, cameras and clocks. You can even mix your collections of old and new for that inspired modern-vintage blend.

Need help finding your perfect combination of vintage and modern? The interior design experts at Decor & You will help you create the perfect balance of old and new with a personalized 5-step decor plan for your desired look.