Déja New: The benefits of designing with vintage
Today, we're diving headfirst into the world of vintage interior design. Storia Interiors & Design prides ourselves on featuring vintage and reclaimed materials whenever possible—but why should you consider adding a dash of the past to your present? Here are what we consider the major benefits of designing with vintage.
An Eco-Friendly R
eason to Hoard
Using vintage materials is definitely an environmentally friendly endeavor. It's not hoarding; it's "upcycling." You're saving the planet, one retro lamp at a time. And since you can’t just sit back and wait on a one-of-a-kind vintage piece, you have a great excuse to grab it when you see it—even if you’re not quite sure where it’s going to end up just yet. Just don't let your partner see the growing collection of "essential" vintage finds.
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No More Flat-Pack Assembly Hell
With vintage materials, you won't need an engineering degree to assemble your furniture. No cryptic instruction manuals or Allen wrenches from another dimension. Just good ol' sturdy craftsmanship, the way furniture was meant to be made. Seriously, though, vintage furniture was built with an artistry and quality that you just don’t see nowadays—check out those old school joinery techniques in your grandma’s dresser sometime!
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"Shabby Chic" Equals "I Meant to Do That"
Forget the pristine, unscathed look of brand-new furniture. With vintage materials, a little wear and tear become part of the charm. Call it character, call it patina—just know that you’ll have to worry a little less about that first ding or chip.
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Vintage is an Introvert’s Ice-Breaker
Vintage materials are basically conversation starters on steroids. Guests in your home will undoubtedly point at an old rotary phone and say, "Wait, is that an ancient relic of pre-Smartphone civilization?" Yes, it is, and it's fabulous.
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Antique Mysteries and Hidden Treasures
Designing with vintage materials is like being on a never-ending treasure hunt. You never know what hidden gems you'll uncover at a flea market or antique shop. Who needs a metal detector when you have an eye for unique finds? This table we found for a client’s dining room turned out to be a designer piece worth over $10,000! (She’s keeping it!)
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A Unique Space as One-of-a-Kind as You
Above all, the most important benefit of using vintage materials in interior design is the creation of a space that's as unique as you are. Nobody else will have a living room quite like yours, and that's something to cherish. Storia Interiors & Designs wants to create spaces that reflect exactly who you are and how you live—sometimes the best way to do that is to connect with your past.
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Want ideas for custom vintage interior design? Contact us at colleenberes@storiainteriors.com for more information on how we can revitalize your space!
