We’ve been talking about finding your decorating style and one style which is becoming popular is Steampunk. When you hear Steampunk, think Victorian or Vintage style but with a technological or modern bent. This is sort of like Jules Verne, a vintage style with brass, rivets, glass, leather, or gears. If you can imagine a parallel world where Victorian times had computers, ray guns, or robots, you have the idea of Steampunk.
People who are decorating with Steampunk are all about details. A steampunk kitchen would have Vintage touches like antique fixtures, older style tilework, or old glass bottles on display. It also often has a touch of whimsy, for instance with using gears or found items for door handles or reusing old items in odd ways.
Wall Decals which would work well with this style include: Ceiling wall stickers, Compass decals, Birdcage stickers or Damask wall decals.
Finally, the last decorating style we will discuss in our series Three Steps to Define Your Decorating Style will be the Vintage style. Last time we discussed the Cozy decorating style and in this article we will discuss what it means to have a Vintage Style.
Being vintage in your decorating shows that you have a rich, layered style. Flea market find combined with antiques and diverse accessories will thrive together. Furnishings that are collectible (like Grandma’s teacups), look timeworn (like a Persian rug) or handmade really make this style sing.
If you are vintage, you’ll want to decorate with:
- Lots of rich wall art and accents everywhere, even on the furnishings
- Jewel tones combined with more muted washed out colors
- Furniture with shape and intricacy
- A mix of fabrics throughout the room and windows, ie.) tapestries, paisleys, and jacquards
- Embellished lamps and crystal chandeliers
- Botanicals, florals and folksy items
- A mix of antique and newer items that work together
Wall Slicks that go well with this style are: Paisley wall stickers, Rococo wall decals and our Bird Branch, Blossoms and Botanicals wall stickers.
(Photo from www.themagazineantiques.com)
