Old fashioned and elegant vintage interiors welcome subtle hues of calming colors like white, blues and pink. Soft patinas, aged furniture and architecture, rustic woods and stone, natural fabrics are classically used in this style.
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Romantic and soft, flowing lines of old veranda arches, hand carved by artisans many years ago with tools that were passed on in generations, the elegant warm hues of carved wood armoires, lovingly refinished furniture, vintage interiors inherit the legacy of the old world style, each piece tells a story and carries ancient energies.
Simple and graceful at the same time the worn, cracked, distressed wood sideboard consoles give the ambiance of a comfortable lived-in look, creating interiors that are peaceful relaxed with a hint of nostalgia.
Modern rustic coffee tables made from reclaimed antique doors strike the chord with their character and give the elegant simplicity of classic old world charm. They bring with them a harmony of space and earthing design.
Furniture in Vintage style is loaded with history, worn textures, rough patinas with several colors seeping through, along with the burnished brass and rusted iron rivets that give added strength to the wood give each piece a unique character.
The teak armoire wardrobe in distressed peach, bedside tables with cladded brass elephants and a massive old door dining table are accented by long sari curtains, gracefully draped, bright turquoise or subdued ivory gold depending on your walls.
Complement your Interior with decorative pillows made from recycled tribal tapestries and vintage carpets. Wall decorating with the tree of life carved wood panels in dark tones add a focal point to the design. Black and white photographs in vintage frames and paintings in the elegant wooden jharokha carved frames give the personal touch.
The vintage jewelry boxes studded with brass and a long hope chest trunk at the end of your bed with a lovely crystal chandelier create the special atmosphere in your bedroom. A large floor mirror in a massive antique door carved frame will refresh the room. The essence of vintage style is the appeal of the bygone years, which reflects the culture and diversity of the past. Vintage interior style is simply elegant, beautiful and warm, combining antiques and rustic woods with the imperfect sense of proportion. Luxurious yet understated, the romantic carved bed with a canopy in sheers and a dresser with inlaid shells filled with figurines and perfume bottles is a statement in old fashioned luxury.
Organic design uses natural elements like wood, plants, water and is a style that is cohesive with green living, consciously designing your interiors so as to be in harmony with nature. The style blends in the old world principles that we are composed of the five elements earth, fire, water, air and ether and maintaining a balance within these elements gives us a harmonious life.
Rustic Discover more here reclaimed woods used in the carved barn doors that are handcarved with florals and twines bring in the elements of the forest and are so beautifully earthy as well. They can be used as closet doors, sliding barn doors or as room dividers. The artistic door panels bring in the earth element and have clean lines that work well with modern interiors.
The elaborately detailed consoles with arched facades are the epitome of natural design, taking their inspiration from arches that embraced the entrances of old palaces in the bygone days. Reclaimed woods with the color seeped deeply into the wood grain, the old door coffee tables are reminiscent of old world furniture, when everything was made by hand, iron nail studs and artisan construction, the very vibe of the furniture is so earthing and peaceful.
Antique doors, Old Indian Haveli doors were handmade with raw woods, thick solid teak columns and the lintel that joined the column were carved with old world symbols of an urn that symbolizes prosperity. Bringing in the water element with the wood element is nurturing and leads to growth. The blue patina on the doors gives a feel of the oceans and seas that are more a part of the Mother Earth itself. The principles of the five elements are everywhere around us, we have to be open to their energies to learn from them.
The armoires take on the natural element of fire with the carved sunrays and medallions bringing in the energy of the sun, the vibrancy and source of life. The burnished woods and brass hardware, the cabinets are an artistic creation of the finest traditional and classic design, showing an influence on the Spanish ad Colonial Era.
Healthy living is the natural result of an organic interior, balance within all the five elements and a conscious effort to stay in harmony with nature makes green living a lifestyle and takes us back to our roots. The core of our being is in harmony with our soul.