The habit of transporting to the dacha everything that is no longer used in a city apartment is truly ineradicable among residents of the post-Soviet space! Our mentality seems to be like that. Our site of advice will tell and show you exactly how best to equip a country interior, into which old things have “moved”.
The portal wrote in detail about the ways in which you can fit antiques and vintage things into a modern interior. But the dacha interior can be 100% of the furnishings of the last century. Here we are already talking not about how and what to put in where, but about how to create an interior that will not look like a junk shop.
It is necessary to distinguish between such different concepts as antiques and vintage. Antiques include all things that are over 50 years old, have a historical or artistic value, not serial production. Antiques are always a rarity. Vintage is simply things that are over 30 years old, outdated, but capable of fulfilling their basic functions. That is, grandfather’s rocking chair made of oak, created in the 30s, is already antiques. But the set of chairs from the 70s of serial production is just vintage.
Let’s start by choosing interior styles that are simply designed to make good use of old furnishings, textiles, and other retro decor:
- Romantic shabby shabby chic;
- Provence, very sweet and feminine, perfect for a country house;
- Rough rustic interior with an abundance of wood trim and massive furniture;
- Rustic country, also as if intended specifically for decorating summer cottages;
- Boho, colorful, slightly gypsy, bright;
- Fashionable today in Europe is mid-century modern, that is, mid-century modern. Just for things of the Soviet era, avant-garde;
- A somewhat sloppy hipster style with his love of things with history.
Any of these interior styles will suit you if you want to transport old things from a city apartment to your dacha. Then you can assure the guests that everything was conceived like that!
Do not forget that many old things in the country can be given a completely different look, breathe new life into them. It may well turn out that a bicycle, a suitcase, a painting, a door, a ladder and a step-ladder, even a washing machine and a refrigerator can become something new, beautiful and useful.
In addition, old furniture can always be updated, repainted, polished, varnished, pulled, changing the upholstery, decoupage … There are a lot of options, the main thing is the desire to do something with your own hands and get an interesting, original, individual interior in which old loved ones will be things.
Even with old things, lovingly collected and updated, the country interior can look stylish and beautiful. It’s simple – your sense of taste and style together with our advice will help you with this. And yet, we advise you to get rid of very old and worn-out items..
Old things in the interior of the cottage
This WordPress post focuses on the use of vintage furniture and other items to create unique and inviting interiors in cottages. Re-purposing old items can add visual interest and character to a space, while creating a warm and homely atmosphere. Vintage furniture pieces are often made of high quality materials such as wood, metal, and leather, making them more durable and appealing than modern pieces. Moreover, such items can provide an eco-friendly design solution, as they are often more sustainable than newer alternatives. Whether you are after a classic aesthetic or a more creative and eclectic look, vintage furniture and décor can be an excellent way to impart charm and character to your cottage.
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What are some interesting old items you have discovered in the interior of the cottage?
While exploring the interior of the cottage, I stumbled upon several fascinating old items that appear to be from a bygone era. One of the most intriguing finds was a vintage gramophone, complete with a collection of dusty vinyl records. I also came across a weathered trunk filled with antique photographs, letters, and trinkets dating back to the early 1900s. In a corner of the living room, I found a beautifully crafted grandfather clock that still chimed the hours. Each item tells a story of the past inhabitants of the cottage and adds to the charm and mystery of the place.
What are some interesting old things in the interior of the cottage?
What are some of the old things that are found in the interior of the cottage and what stories do they hold?