There's been a growing appreciation for vintage decor in the design world of late. Decorating your home with unique relics and antiques is one of the best ways to bring character into your space while also practicing a more sustainable style, plus there's nothing like scouring a flea market or estate sale on a Sunday afternoon. Embracing the trend for vintage decor is relatively easy, too – simply choose items that appeal to you and let the magic happen. The only caveat? Not every item promises to pay style dividends.
By now, we all know that decorating with vintage and decorating with antiques doesn't have to translate to stuffy, fuddy-duddy interiors. From classic Victorian furniture to bolder design movements like Bauhaus, vintage decor spans a huge range of aesthetics. While most of them appeal to designers, not every vintage tchotchke or furniture item earns respect in equal measure. Some aren't seen through such a stylish lens, others are fleeting fads, while certain items are just impractical in today's world.
