We are figuring out which decor ideas of the past decades can be stylishly integrated into a modern interior.

1 Elegant table setting

If we compare the way our grandmothers and great-grandmothers laid the table with the way we do it today, there are many differences. Tablecloths, cloth napkins, vases on a high stem for jam and an elegant tea set after the nineties all this abruptly disappeared.

Now in most homes, serving is limited to plates and appliances to simplify and speed up the process. But getting pleasure from small things and ordinary everyday things is back in fashion. Therefore, it makes sense to start decorating the table at least before dinner or on weekends. If you keep everything you need at hand, it will take no more than five minutes, and the feeling of the atmosphere in the kitchen will be completely different.

2 Crystal chandelier

Gilded frame and crystal pendants such chandeliers used to decorate apartments. This luxurious home decor was expensive, and it was difficult to get it. Therefore, the lucky ones who got the chandelier of their dreams proudly hung it in the center of the living room, but most often they did not support it with any relevant details. As a result, this striking contrast between the luxury of crystal and modest furnishings led to the fact that at the beginning of the two thousandth such chandeliers were gradually abandoned in the interior.

But today, both the original vintage models and their more modern versions fit perfectly into a variety of styles. It can be scandi-chic, neoclassical, and spectacular loft. The main thing is to make sure that there are elements in the interior that will support the classic chandelier decor: for example, upholstered furniture with a carriage tie or golden inserts, moldings, moldings or glass decor.

3 Flowered Wallpaper

In the past, when the choice of wallpaper was very limited, flowered canvases were considered a full-fledged interior decoration. At that time, few people thought about combinations of patterns and colors in space, so with the advent of diversity, this trend was quickly replaced only by the newly appeared photo wallpapers, decorative plaster and in recent years laconic monochrome coatings.

But if you like floral ornaments, feel free to choose floral wallpaper for an accent wall and complement it with textiles and accessories similar in style that will support the pattern. 

4 Patchwork

Patchwork, or simply patchwork quilts, were often found in village houses, women sewed them from the remnants of different fabrics. Then these bedspreads became a sign of an outdated and poor interior.

But now such authentic textiles will perfectly fit into boho or Scandinavian style and even become the main accent in a minimalistic bright bedroom. If you decide to sew a bedspread with your own hands, then remember:

5 Knitted textiles

The remote control in a cellophane bag and a knitted napkin on the TV have already become synonymous with the “grandmother’s” apartment. Because of this, for a long time no one even thought about adding these napkins to the modern interior again.

But now it’s a bright vintage accent that can be interestingly fit into the space. And it can be not only napkins, but also, for example, knitted blankets or carpets. It will be ideal if the interior already has notes of boho or retro style, then lace will become its logical complement. 

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