Sometimes I cringe when people say, “I just love vintage style, that’s why I like the rustic look of Pottery Barn.” First off, I have nothing against the fine people of Pottery Barn, but keeping to true vintage style, nothing that you can purchase out of a brand-spanking-new catalog is truly, well, “vintage.” When you think of vintage style, start off first with your grandma’s house. Are nostalgic memories of your grandmother’s handmade quilts, lovely (made of real wood) secretaries and hand carved dining chairs or her one of a kind oil paintings coming to mind? How about that lovely china set on display with the intricate little daisies painted along the edges? These items are what vintage style is all about. Anything with history, anything re-purposed for new uses, anything that you see that is a second-hand treasure, is vintage.

Modern Vintage design, however, is about creating that perfect mix of vintage elements with modern. When I say modern I don’t exactly mean space age/futuristic pieces, I want  you to think of abstract art, clean geometric lines and simple, yet bold color schemes; these elements added to your vintage inspired home will keep your space feeling modern and fresh, but with all the good feelings of grandma’s house.

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