Old chic: how to use references in decoration with 17 photos

It is a fact that every year the decoration changes in a different way. But what is implicit in decorative trends is the enormous amount of references we bring from the past, such as old chic, for example. Therefore, we brought a series of examples of how this style is very present in our daily lives. Whether in the living room, kitchen or bathroom.

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1. Among the most used colors in the past were earthy tones. In addition to being very characteristic, they combined perfectly with leather furniture. As a result, the trend color for 2021 is a derivation that brings this reference.

2. On the other hand, when the subject is old chic, we cannot fail to mention the importance of paintings. As they were very large, there was no frame. Therefore, the screens were placed directly on the wall. As a result, the work looks very similar to a rug, doesn’t it?

3. It’s impossible to talk about antique decoration without mentioning hippie culture. Bringing a very colorful proposal, cushions and furniture with extravagant colors marked an era and are still used as a reference in many homes today.

4. Note that each style has a different sofa model. After all, even their color said a lot about the purchasing power of their owners. More neutral and cold colors belonged to rich people. As a result, to this day we consider purple furniture to be a luxury, right?

5. Pink is a very delicate color. In the past, as women spent more time at home, they had greater freedom to choose the colors of their furniture.

Chic antique style dining room

6. O old chic present in the dining room is characteristic for the chandeliers, lamps and the model of the chair. In this case, it is also worth highlighting the leather rug, which is still synonymous with luxury and ostentation.

7. The chandelier with candle-shaped lights marks modernity without abandoning the traditional. Furthermore, wooden chairs with upholstery marked an era and are now known for their retro style.

8. Chairs with printed upholstery and a ruffled tablecloth are also great references old chic. Currently, the restoration service for these chairs is also on the rise.

9. It’s impossible to talk about vintage and retro decorations without mentioning the famous china cabinet. In the past, this piece of furniture was used to display crockery. As a result, it is still used today, and not just to display cups and vases.

10. It’s common to see in the homes of older people, like our grandparents, for example, a huge number of photos on the walls, right? But, on the other hand, although the custom of revealing photos has diminished, it has been replaced by paintings with works of art, drawings and caricatures.

Kitchen

11. We already know that colors were used with great creativity, but have geometric walls been a trend since that time?

12. Custom furniture is already part of the homes of many Brazilians. This proves that the old chic goes perfectly with modern items.

13. We’ve already talked about china cabinets before, so of course the dishes couldn’t be missing. Colors and designs have been synonymous with chic since ancient times. In fact, not much has changed since then, has it?

Chic old bathroom

14. Have you ever been to a rustic bathroom that has a retro feel? The mirror frame says a lot about this style. Furthermore, the combination between the colors of the decorative item on the wall and the sink counter reinforces the first image.

15. Finally, the bathtub has always been present in the most chic homes, right? But what you may not know is that in the past they were not built into the space, but were left loose in the room.

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16. Although the mirror in the bathroom took on the role of a place to get ready, the dressing table never lost its charm. In the more sophisticated versions it also has built-in lights.

17. During times of home office, the retro style has been on the rise. The only difference: we exchanged the typewriter for the notebook.

Playing with colors

18. Finally, another way to renew the old chic is to bring in the current colors. Playing with strong colors like pinks and neon tones will bring life to the object, giving it a more current look.