10 Steps To Turn Your Bedroom Into A Vintage Chic Haven

If you love sticking a vinyl on the record player and cosying up with a cuppa, then a vintage room décor is just the style you’ve been looking for. 

Complete with floral flecks and whimsical flickering candles, a vintage décor is perfect for anyone who prioritises simplicity and relaxation. But there’s a bit more to it than that, so how exactly can you bring this look to your bedroom? 

Well, we’ve got ten vintage bedroom ideas that’ll instantly turn your room into a cosy spot to enjoy your favourite records in.  

Let’s get started! 

1. Choose a colour palette

Let’s get your vintage décor going by picking the perfect colour palette to adorn the walls. 

The colours are all down to you, but we’ve got a few suggestions that’ll suit that vintage appeal. Spoiler alert? It’s all about mixing the neutral tones with a bit of a pastel tinge! We’re talking soft white, muted beige, and rich brown, with a hint of baby blue, gentle pink, or luscious green. 

Feel free to mix and match when piecing together your vintage room. You could go for white walls, with a green feature wall, and brown skirting boards for a nod to the blissfully biophilic. Or choose something more vibrant with a mixture of bubble gum pink and beige!

2. Add in floral touches

An easy way to tick off that vintage aesthetic is to sprinkle in some floral touches to your space. 

One way to do this is to create a feature wall with floral wallpaper. Now, this looks just gorgeous as a backdrop for the headboard of your bed. Picture delicate roses and dainty daisies creating the perfect soothing space for you to rest your head as you doze off. 

You could even create your own vintage garden using floral wall decals! Simply choose an area for these to go, before picking up a bunch of wall decals, scattering them across the walls of your bedroom – unique and stylish! 

3. Bring in a natural bed

As the very heart of your bedroom, you’ll want a vintage style bed to put the cherry on top of your new room décor. 

A bed in natural oak works wonderfully here, creating a gentle, whimsical appeal. But if you prefer a more modern take on the vintage – as contradictory as that sounds – then an ornate metal bed frame works just as well for a vintage décor.

4. Dress your bed in vintage chic

If you’ve settled on the perfect vintage style bed for you, then we can now turn our hand to dressing it! 

Floral bedding works a charm for this décor style! Feel free to go all out with this look, matching a floral printed duvet, with a soft throw, and cushions too. 

But if you’re after a more understated look, then a simple white bed set will do the trick. You can dress this back-to-basics look up a bit with a lace-edged bed set or stick to stylish simplicity with a crisp, white bedspread. 

5. Think about the lighting

The right lighting can really help to create the vintage aesthetic you’re looking for. So, it’s out with the garish big light, and in with the smaller and more gentle lighting options. 

You can create softer, more relaxing lighting by placing smaller lights throughout your bedroom. A table lamp on your bedside table and dressing table, fairy lights wrapped around your headboard, and a statement floor lamp dressing up the corner as well.  

Once you’ve chosen the lamps you like, you’ll want to add in some warm-toned bulbs to bathe your vintage room in a soothing, warming glow.

6. Create a reading area

Nothing is more vintage than curling up in a chair, wrapping yourself in a blanket, and relaxing with a book as the sound of your favourite vinyl record fills the air. 

With this in mind, why not create a reading area for your vintage room? This might sound tricky, but it’s actually super simple. Just choose a corner of your room to pop an accent chair – we recommend by the window – and place a small table by its side, so you’ll have a place to rest a comforting brew. 

Next, pick up a spot of vintage bedroom furniture with a bookshelf for a convenient spot to keep your literature collection. Place that in your new reading nook corner, and you’re good to go! Now all that’s left to do is pop that record on, wrap yourself up, and unwind.

7. Decorate the walls

Every area of your room presents a space to create the perfect vintage aesthetic. That’s right, even the walls can help piece together your dream décor. 

A mini art gallery adorning your walls is a great way to not only add a vintage chic to the space but also plenty of joy too! Simply print off a few photos in a black and white effect, frame them in an oak or gold photo frame to suit your décor, and you’re good to go! 

All you need to do next is hang them on your wall in a way that looks pretty and chic to you. 

8. Lay down a rug

We’re getting down to the finishing touches for your vintage décor now. So, let’s take a look at how rugs can help put the cherry on top of your new bedroom look. 

A small, soft, fluffy rug in a neutral brown or beige will look just gorgeous at the end of your bed, not to mention the vintage chic touch it’ll add. But if you’re really committed to the vintage aesthetic, then go all out with a large, Persian style printed rug! Pop this partially under your bed, so it sticks out at the end, and let all the vintage vibes in.

9. Pepper in some plants

Plants not only bring a calm, soothing nature to your bedroom, but they also help finish off your vintage décor. 

You can start by picking up some dried flowers in a frame to hang on the wall. Pop one or two above your headboard to make your bed stand out, and place a few more around other areas of your room to subtly pepper them throughout your décor. 

From dried flowers to fresh flowers, why not treat yourself to a beautiful bouquet? Put these in a vase and stick them on your dresser. If you’re after a plant that requires a bit less TLC, then greenery like Cacti or String of Hearts look just as gorgeous, without the need to top up water every few days – stunning and simple!

10. Light the candles

And last, but by no means least, we think a few candles are the perfect accessory to complete your vintage room décor.

Pop your candles on elongated, ornate candle stands for a truly vintage look. Even better if you can find these in a rustic copper or regal gold hue. Then, place them on top of your sideboards, letting the delicate flicker create the perfect vintage, relaxing, cosy decor.  

Always be careful when using candles and make sure to blow them out before leaving the room. 

With your dream vintage décor now complete, you might be on the lookout for ways to spruce up other areas of your home. For 10 simple bathroom makeover ideas to ways to style your sofa, head over to our inspiration page. 

Alternatively, you can check out the inspiration behind a vintage décor – our French Chateau collection. You can also explore our other collections, such as Stockholm Simplicity for a neutral appeal, English Garden for a summery feel, or New York loft for a modern vibe.