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Decorating My 100 Year Old House
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items When decorating a period home, you have to decide, are you going full vintage? Or vintage inspired? This is a mix of midcentury modern, art deco, and art nouveau inspired pieces all through the house. So you can be as maximalist or minimalist to your heart's content!
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decor
Entryway
living room / front room
reading nook
stairway
sunroom
decor
Mix of vintage and vintage inspired witchy, cottagecore, and even a sprinkling of dark academia. Lots of building block decor pieces you can update and change over the years.
This is a great starting point for those dark acadamia girlies that want a touch of dark but also some old master inspiration. A great variety pack that gives you a chance to pick out and learn what you like or don't like.
97 Decor Dark Academia Room Decor - Gothic Home Decor, Moody Halloween Decor, Dark Academia Aesthetic Pictures, Creepy Posters Goth Art Prints, Edgy Witchy Gallery Wall Art for Bedroom (UNFRAMED)
Little bit goth, little bit just old world vintage inspired. Great knick knack and trinket holder!
Vintage Style Metal Libra Jewelry Display Tray Cosmetic Organizer Storage, Bronze
Oh no, not more witchy things to hold my trinkets! Great for crystals and all sorts of things.
MAROQUE Crescent Moon Shelf- Wall Decor, Crystal Shelf Display, Moon Boho Essential Oil Shelf, Wooden Wiccan Decor
I collect a lot of wild flowers and faux flowers, so I then collect a lot of things to store things in. Get set of pastel vases.
Vase Colorful Ceramic Flower Vase Set of 3 Elegant Decorative Flower Vase for Home Decor Living Room Home Office Table and Wedding Centerpieces and Events Ceramic vase
Sexy mushroom lady vase! I love unique shapes for vases.
GUGUGO Mushroom Female Body Vase for Decor,Quirky Unique Cute and Funny Boho Decor for Home and Bathroom,Mushroom Butt Vase for Flower,Modern Home Aesthetics for Decorating, Lavender
Mushroom vases! I use some candles with these as well.
4 PCS Mushroom Shaped Glass Vase, Planters Clear Hydroponic Vase, Flowers Plants for Decorative Centerpiece,Table Decor,Home Wedding Party (4 Color)
Great shape for either real or faux plants
HemePaha Metal Hanging Planters, Gold Round Metal Plant Holder with Semi-Circle Flower Pot in 6.5 inch Diameter - 3.2 inch Height, Minimalist Plant Hanger for Indoor Plants Home Wedding Décor
Something pretty to store all your jewlery. I need a display of my things to help me decide what to wear.
MORE&LESS Antlers Jewelry Display Stand with Aluminium alloy handle, Tree Tower Rack Hanging Organizer for Ring Earrings Necklace Bracelet, Deer Horn Tree Stand with Storage Drawer and Tray
Oh no, not more crystals! Crystals to store all my rings and bracelets on!
Ring Holder Healing Crystal Cluster Shaped Jewelry Tray White Iridescent Pearl Glazed
I love a trinket dish. I have so many, and I'm going to collect so many more.
LotFancy Jewelry Dish, Moon Phases Ring Dish, 2PCS Ceramic Trinket Dish for Earring Bracelet Necklace, Boho Decor Jewelry Tray for Wedding Engagement Gift
One of the easiest ways you can change up the look in a room is replace the wall switch plates and electrical socket plates. I love the look of gold and light bronze, but let your heart lead you!
Nostalgic Warehouse 719926 Meadows Switch Plate with Single Toggle, Polished Brass
This is not vintage at all. It's pure silliness. But it gives me such joy to own it and put my fake flowers in. Sometimes, you can do silly things and not be entirely period inspired!
Disco Ball Planter, 8"+4" x 2 Disco Ball Hanging Planter with Extra Long Chain and Wooden Stand, Flower Planter Pots for Indoor Outdoor, Boho Décor for Home, Room, Patio Decoration Gift, 3 Balls Set
Entryway
The big thing about old houses is they don't have a lot of obvious storage places like we use now a days. For shoe storage, a skinny shoe cabinet is a MUST. I like this one as its wood and has a tall back to its shelf so things don't escape behind it...
Finnhomy Extended Edition Shoe Cabinet with Natural Rattan Flip Drawers for Entryway, Free Standing 2 Tier Slim Shoe Organizer with Large Top Board, Shoe Cabinet with 3-Gear Adjustable Width Drawers
Either a great mirror for the entryway, or a vintage looking tray for handy key and trinket storage by the front door.
Eaoundm 16.5 x 11 inch Vintage Mirror Antique Mirror Decorative Wall Mirror Shield Shape (Brush Gold)
I like to put battery powered candles on these wall sconces to give a bit of magic and light to spaces. Without the fire of burning my very flammable old house down!
Sziqiqi Candle Sconces Wall Decor Set of 2 Decorative Gold Wall Mounted Candle Holder for Pillar Candles Hanging Metal Wall Decorations for Living Room Bedroom
Every entry table needs a key bowl or a catch all place.
Marble Texture Vanity Tray Round Perfume ...
Little key hook and mail storage - never let your keys wander!!
HRONRAD Rustic Key Holder for Wall, Farmhouse Wall Shelf with 4 Hooks, Wall Mounted Key Racks
living room / front room
This one is a great for real or faux plants.
Allegorie Metal Wall Planter | Indoor or Outdoor Hanging Plant Pot | Farmhouse Decor & Boho Kitchen Decoration for Herbs & Succulents and Living Wall 12x7 (Gold)
A great mid-century like coffee table with a modern twist on it. I love a good twist on old favorites.
Better Homes & Gardens Springwood Caning Coffee Table, Light Honey Finish
With old hardwood floors, sometimes you want a nice mixture of a pop of color with old wood.
Nourison Passion Floral Denim 8' x 10' Area Rug, (8x10)
You NEED a basket for all your blankets. I keep one in the living room, the reading nook, the guest room, and my bedroom. It lets you collect all those fuzzy blankets AND easy blanket storage.
INDRESSME Woven Rope Basket with Handle, XXXLarge, Cotton, 21.7" x 21.7" x 13.8" Laundry Hamper, Basket Storage For Baby Laundry, Blanket, Toy, Comforter Cushions Navy
When you want some lux lighting… but you also need a fan. I love mine! It's remote control and works great.
OUKANING Fandelier Crystal Retractable Ceiling Fans Light and Remote Invisible LED Crystal Chandelier Fanfor Living Room Dining Room Hall-Polished Chrome 42 Inches (Gold 3)
reading nook
A soft midcentury modern look that can get dressed up or down for either a minimalism or maxiamlism look. Great for in the corner of the reading nook or a little library area.
UBesGoo Modern Arm Chair Linen Fabric Upholstered Comfy Reading Accent Chair with Solid Wood Frame Dark Gray
One of the tiktok chairs - a multiple position “sleeper” chair. I haven't used it as a bed, but I have found it is super comfie to sit and recline in while reading. Also comes in a variety of colors to fit any room!
XSPRACER Convertible Chair Bed, Sleeper Chair Bed 3 in 1, Adjustable Recliner, Armchair, Sofa, Bed, Fleece, Dark Gray, Single One
These floating rail shelves are great to make the appearance of picture rails. I use these as a mix of picture frame holders and where I display what I'm currently reading.
Wallniture Denver 24" Floating Shelves for Wall Collage, Picture Ledge Shelf, Wall Bookshelf for Living Room, Wall Shelf for Kitchen, Kids Room Shelves, Wall Shelves Walnut Color Set of 2
Some book ends and shelf enders for your reading nook.
BMLCGJ Thinker Statue Gold Decor Abstract Art Sculpture, Golden Resin Collectible Figurines for Home Living Room Office Shelf Decoration,Great Gift Ideas (Gold)
I like to drape battery powered string lights over my bookcases. These give off a sweet glow and a pop of color even when turned off.
Onemore Led Fairy String Lights, 10ft 30 LEDs Battery Operated String Lights for Kids Girls Bedroom, Christmas, Spring, Nursery, Wedding, Indoor Outdoor Decoration (3AA-Flower-2)
Am I the only person that dreamed of owning one of those old globe bars? I just feel like its such a great vintage inspired piece, and you have a conversation piece on top of a creative way for drink storage.
Design Toscano Old World Extended Shelf Globe Bar Liquor Cabinet, 27 Inches Wide, 18 Inches Deep, 34 Inches High, Sepia Finish
stairway
For your stairway landing, a bit of vintage inspired color pop.
NuLOOM Corbett Vintage Bohemian Runner Rug, 2' 6" x 8', Multi
We're all a little bit strange sometimes. Embrace your own weird and give yourself joy in your own home!
Edgar Allan Poe Quote 8x10 Dictionary Art Wall Decor Picture - Upcycled Vintage Retro Decoration for Home, Office, Apartment, Living Room, Bedroom, Bathroom - Gift for Poetry Fans
I love this one - I only put faux plants in this one, making some ivy look like hair. But its one of my fav finds!
Bossa Linda Face Wall Planter | 7 Colors Available | Unique Head Planter for Indoor Wall Decor | Perfect as a Succulent Wall Planter or Cactus Planter - Calma Design, Gold
If you are like me, you collect a lot of trinkets. Stickers from indie artists, crystals, tiny sculptures or figures, pins, just all sorts of things. I collect display frames like shadowboxes to put things in. Love a big shadowbox: they can fit a hug...
Califortree 8x10 Shadow Box Frame with Linen Back - Sturdy Memory Display Case of Flower, Pictures, Medals and More, Rustic Brown
Like floating shelves and faux picture rails, I love to add more geometric shapes like honeycomb shapes to hold more trinkets or even mini picture frames with other things, creating a variety of levels.
PHOENANCEE Hexagon Floating Shelves,Wood Farmhouse Storage Honeycomb Shelf Set of 5,for Bathroom, Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room,Office,Home Room Wall Mounted Decor Driftwood Finish (Carbonized Black)
Dried grasses are one of my fav fall and early winter decor pieces. I put them in the front areas of the house and on the stairway for good vibes and feelings as someone enters.
100PCS Natural Dried Pampas Grass Decor - 17.5" Fluffy Pampas Grass Bouquet - Boho Home Decor Dried Flowers for Wedding Floral Room Home Party Table Decorations
sunroom
So, my weakness and thing I collect is suncatchers. And crystals. And what is better than a combo of both? Variety pack to give you a bunch to hang!
6Pieces Colorful Crystals Suncatcher Hanging Sun Catcher with Chain Pendant Ornament Crystal Balls for Window Home Garden Christmas Day Party Wedding Decoration
More suncatchers! A splash of color to add to an old vintage window
Sensory4u Stained Glass Suncatchers Window Hanging Wall Art Element Earth Tones Modern Design Home Decor Or Garden Suncatcher (Blue Set)
These are beautiful hanging lamps, great for spaces that you need to do a plug in light, not hardwire. Give a pop of color that still has a vintage feel for it. I own multiple of these, and they come in a huge variety of colors
DEMMEX (8 Colors) Turkish Moroccan Mosaic Swag Plug in Pendant Ceiling Hanging Light with 15feet Cord Decorated Chain & North American Plug (Multicolor - 6" Diameter)
I LOVE these star shaped solar lights. I have these on the sunporch / front porch. The solar pad is entirely outside, and its survived 2 New York winters. Gives off a great amount of light and super cozy! Gets so many compliments.
Solar String Lights Outdoor Waterproof 39 Ft 100 LED, Solar Powered Star Lights with 8 Lighting Modes for Patio Garden Yard Porch Wedding Party Decor (Warm White)
I love a good storage basket. This is a great sunroom basket for a mix of blankets, pillows, and other like ‘sometimes use’ items, and the weaved basket goes great with extra sunshine. My cat LOVES hanging out in this basket during the early morning when it gets hit with all the sun rays.
DecMode Large and Wide Seagrass Woven Wicker Storage Basket with Ring Handles, Natural Brown Finish, for Rustic or Coastal Decorative Accent, 20"L x 18"W x 19"H
I really like unique shaped knick knack shelves. I like this one because it throws back to a more art deco vintage look but also gives a bit of a late 70s look, too. It can fit a few different ideas!
CosmoLiving by Cosmopolitan Metal Arched 3 Shelf Wall Shelf, 16" x 6" x 24", Gold
bathroom
Attractive bathroo storage for your vanity.
funest Makeup Perfume Organizer, 360 Degree Rotating Lazy Susan Cosmetic Desk Storage Lotions Display Case Round Gift Tray with Large Capacity, for your Jewelry
This is the simple but large arch mirror I use for my vanity.
SCWF-GZ 24x36 Arch Mirror Rectangle Wall Mounted Metal Frame Mirrors for Entryway Bedroom Bathroom Living Room 22x30 24x36 inch Black Silver - Gold
I use nothing but bamboo wood for anything that I put in the bathroom - old bathrooms are known to just stay humid. I use this between the double sinks
Bamboo Tray Rectangle Glossy Decorative
These are some of the best investment pieces I've ever gotten for myself. I put skin care routine in one, and then all my hair care products in another, so I can setup “stations” in my bathroom. Sturdy and beautiful!
mDesign Bamboo Storage Bin - Pack of 2, Natural
To go with your dark wood bathroom, but you want to keep breathable bamboo in the bathroom. I love these - super easy to attach to wall and change up shelf height.
Bamjoy Bamboo Shelf, 6 Tier Bookshelf Adjustable Storage Shelves, Tall Shelving Unit Plant Stand, Storage Rack for Bathroom Home Office Kitchen Living Room, 23.6W x 10.2D x 63.4H Dark Brown
Matching set with the other bamboo shelves: again, super easy to care for in an older bathroom and matches most dark wood, vintage bathrooms.
Bamjoy Over-The-Toilet 3 Tier Storage Shelf, Bathroom Spacesaver Toilet Shelf Organizer, Multifunctional Storage Rack 6 Hooks Bathroom Kitchen Balcony Entryway, 64”H Dark Brown
I love these knobs! I use them all through the house, but especially in the bathroom
20 Pcs Brushed Gold Shell Decorative Wall Hooks Bathroom Towel Hook Hanger Cute Hat Hooks Brass Hanging Knobs for Walls Round Coat Hooks for Key Purse Girls Clothing Hotel Coat, 1 , 1.2 , Wall Mounted
Metal trays are great, vintage inspired but not exactly ways to match vintage spaces. I have a huge collection of gold and bronze trays for my own bathroom!
FREELOVE Mirror Gold Metal Decorative Tray, Towel Trays Perfume Makeup Organizer Jewelry Holder Organization for Vanity Dresser Coffee Table Counter Bathroom Kitchen Desk Home Decor, Oval 5.1''X11.8''
bedroom
This is the bedframe I have for myself, and I LOVE it. While not a big cast iron bed, it's low to the ground for elder pets or young kiddos, not chance to injury your toes, and it is SO SOFT. Comes in a huge number of colors, and super easy to clean....
Classic Set: Bed Frame + Headboard
I LOVE THIS. A designer on tiktok recced this specific comforter and I have never been so happy to be influenced. It's feather down and so warm and comfortable. This is winter weight: you'll want something different for summer. But you will love it all fall & winter long.
Feather Down Comforter & Duvet Insert
This is one of those pieces that I always say “hear me out”, but I use this ladder bookcase with storage as a nightstand. It gives some height so you can add some visual height differences in your bedroom, and has a drawer storage that you can easily put all your things that need charging and hide the cables. Comes in a variety of colors, super sturdy, and give a mix of...
Convenience Concepts American Heritage Ladder Bookcase with File Drawer, Cherry
This is my FAVORITE duvet set. Especially wonderful to snuggle down with during a cold winter day and read. Soft, velvet, and shaggy: it washes well and still is my FAVORITE after over a year.
JSZS Luxury Angel Velvet Shaggy Duvet Cover Set Ultra Soft Fluffy Duvet Cover King Bedding Set 3 Pieces (1 Duvet Cover+ 2 Pillow Shams, Purple)
These are by far my favorite pair of sheets. I own them in multiple colors. They are so comfortable, so soft, feel so much more expensive then they are. They are a real deal for a lux feel and experience. Colors really go with a lot of more vintage i...
400 Thread Count Solid Performance Sheet Set - Threshold™
This is a great vintage look duvet set, for that soft floral look.
EAVD Fresh Botanical Floral Duvet Cover King Comfy White 100% Cotton Garden Style Colorful Floral Bedding Set with Zipper Chic Reversible Floral Comforter Cover with Zipper Soft&Lightweight
Spoil yourself: get a silk pillow case for your hair. It will go great with your entire collection for your bedroom.
SLPBABY Silk Pillowcase for Hair and Skin with Hidden Zipper Print
This is my summer weight duvet. It comes in loads of colors if you don't want to get another duvet. Love this one: so snuggly.
Summer Weight / All Season Duvet, Lightweight Quilt, Down Alternative Hotel Comforter with Corner Tabs Duvet
This box spring and bedframe is what I use under my soft frame bed. It's been through 3 massive moves and has never been hard to take apart or put back together. Movers have complimented how easy this thing is to deal with. Worth the price, great and...
ZINUS Quick Lock Metal Smart Box Spring, 7.5 Inch Mattress Foundation, Strong Metal Structure, Easy Assembly, King, White, Hassle & Headache Free - the Quick Lock Metal Smart Box Spring Comes Together
Now, these aren't very vintage looking, but I highly rec them for bedroom lighting. Easy to schedule, control from your phone, or interact with a smart speaker. These govee lights are so customizable, and they make great soft reading lights or colorf...
Govee RGBIC Table Lamp, Smart Lamp Work with Alexa, LED Lamp with Music Sync and 43 Scene Modes, Ambiance Color Changing Lamp for Bedroom Decor and Christmas, Dimmable Night Light (Corded Electric)
guest room
I LOVE THESE. Small lights, great for the guest room for some warm, cozy, cottage core glow.
Hortsun Bedside Lamp Pressed Flower Bedside Lamp Pressed Flowers Lampshade Lamp for Table Living Room Dorm Home Office (Square Style)
This was actually supposed to be a temp buy for the guest room, a place holder for a year or so while I moved cross country and had a lot of guests in and out over several months. But I've kept this thing for years and its been a great guest bed, bot...
Zinus Alexia 12" Deluxe Wood Platform Bed Frame, Rustic Pine, Full
Another govee light! This rope light, I attach them under bed frames to give a soft underglow. They also make great like “light sculptures” that you can easily change when you want to give the room a refresh. I had this at one point behind a big standing mirror to give s...
Govee Neon RGBIC Rope Lights with Music Sync, DIY Design, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, 10ft LED Strip Lights for Gaming, Bedroom Living Room Decor (Not Support 5G WiFi)
This is the largest more vintage inspired body mirror I've been able to find lately under $200. This one is big and sturdy, but it has some nice vintage inspired details. I like to keep big body mirrors in guest rooms instead of my master bedroom, ma...
Growsun Full Body Mirror, 65''x22'' Full Length Mirror with Stand, Dressing Mirror Free Standing or Wall-Mounted or Leaning Against Wall for Bedroom, Living Room, Vintage Gold
This dried lavender is one of my favorites to use in the guest room and a few other rooms for both a pop of color and good vibes. I love to keep dried flowers all through winter instead of just faux flowers.
120+Stems Dried Lavender Flowers Bundle-Dried Preserved Lavender Bouquet 15-17" for Shower Weeding Home Vase Decor, Crafts, Aromatherapy, Fragrance, Fresh Silk Dry Live Plants
outdoors
I LOVE this natural look for outdoor furniture. Plus, its comfie on top of a great look!
Noble House Milca Outdoor Acacia Wood Club Chair with Cushions, White and Teak
I just want to dream in egg chairs. I want a whole collection of them!
Pellebant Indoor Outdoor Wicker Egg Chair with Cushion Freestanding Oversized Patio PE Rattan Chair Basket in Beige
The thing with old houses is there aren't always a lot of options for outdoor lighting. I've invested in a large variety of solar lights to counter that. These motion flood lights are great for over the driveway.
Solar Outdoor Lights, 2-Pack Motion Sensor Lights 2500LM LED Flood Light, 3 Adjustable Heads IP65 Waterproof Security Light for Patio Garage Yard Entryways
This is one of my fav front porch grabs. Again, nice wood and look, but affordable and so comfie!
Furinno Tioman Outdoor Hardwood Mediterranean Bench with Cushion
If you need to replace the front light with more modern features but still want the vintage look, this more art nouveau inspired light is a great dawn to dusk addition
PARTPHONER Dusk to Dawn Outdoor Wall Lights Exterior Light Fixture, Gold Porch Light Wall Mount with Light Sensor, Outside Wall Sconce Lighting Wall Lamp for Entrance, Doorway, Garage, House
These solar light planters are great additions to light up the yard and add some pops of color. Make sure to weigh down the planter with heavy gravel, as they do need a counter balance during windy days or winter.
Suponar 72" Solar Lamp Post Light, Solar Pole Light Outdoor Waterproof with Planter, Solar Light Post Outside for Porch Yard Driveway Garden Patio Decor, Cool White
These solar lights are SO GREAT. Put off a huge amount of light, no worries about the delivery guy tripping on the front steps if I forgot to turn out on the outdoor lights. Even during a cloudy day, picks up enough sunlight to light up from sundown ...
Aulanto Solar Fence Lights, 4Pack Plus Size with Warm White and RGB Mode, Solar Wall Lights Outdoor Waterproof, 5LED Solar Deck Fence Lights for Wider Lighting for Fence Wall, Yard, Garden, Pool.