If you've been looking for the perfect ways to transform your home into a vintage haven, then we're in the same boat. For the longest time, we have been trying to pinpoint just the right things that will give our indoor spaces that perfect old-school look, anything that really matches the vibe of the speakeasies that look like they've been pulled straight out of a movie.
We're actually thrilled about this, so we need to let you in on a little discovery we made of late. We've figured out the perfect way to get started on your journey with creating the most visually striking and stand-out vintage decor at home.
So, let's get into it!
• Vintage Home Decor... with Plants!
Before we try to begin with incorporating that old-school style into our spaces, it's crucial to know exactly what we're getting into.
Vintage home decor refers to a design style that incorporates furniture, accessories, and elements from past decades, typically ranging from the 1920s to the 1980s. It emphasizes nostalgia, timeless craftsmanship, and classic aesthetics, blending old-world charm with modern living.
This style often includes vintage furniture pieces like tufted armchairs, clawfoot tables, and retro sofas, alongside unique lighting fixtures like chandeliers and industrial pendant lights. Popular materials include wood, brass, velvet, and ceramic, often accompanied by bold patterns like florals or geometric designs.
The best part about the vintage aesthetic that you see today is that you can get really creative with how you want to decorate your home. So, bringing the most classic touch to all kinds of vintage decor, we present to you... plants!
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• 10 Best Plants for Antique Vintage Home Decor
Plants truly are the most versatile home decor additions with their adaptability and ability to blend in perfectly with their surroundings. They add charm too kinds of designs and decor, giving spaces that perfect finishing touch that they need.
So, for your ideal vintage home decor, here are 10 plants to add to the overall charm!
1. Bird's Nest Fern
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This stunning indoor plant is a complete attention-grabbing focal point, known for its large foliage and unique appearance. As a Fern plant, it tends to be just a little high-strung and will demand a little more time & affection from you.
But give it what it wants and it will reward you with the most mesmerizing looks indoors. Its long fronds and elegant appearance make it the perfect addition to vintage home decor.
Place it next to an antique wooden table and it will be the perfect complementary side-kick for your couch and rustic-looking wall.
2. Money Plant Marble
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Maybe you're looking for something that's not quite as big as the Bird's Nest? The Money Plant Marble will do just the trick!
With its elegant marbling and white-green foliage, this plant screams "old money", which is perfect because that works in great harmony with vintage decor.
Additionally, it is super low maintenance once given the right kind of light - anything from bright, indirect sunlight to slightly low light.
3. Calathea Rattlesnake
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This timeless Calathea houseplant is just what you need if you're looking to add a little personality as you decorate your home with plants. The graceful patterns of this plant add just the right amount of sass, making it a wonderful match for vintage home decor with plants.
Moreover, the purplish underside of the leaves make them a little dark and mysterious, adding greatly to that vintage charm.
4. Broken Heart Plant
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This unique Philodendron is known for its ease of care and memorable foliage. Its lovely little fenestrations add a great charm to its appearance, making it a great fit for all kinds of vintage decor with plants.
A personal favorite way of decorating this plant is pairing it with a darker background, like navy blue or olive green, and displaying it on a moss stick. Such a growth pattern truly allows the plant to flaunt its appearance, and create the perfect vintage vibe for your space.
5. Dieffenbachia Tropic Snow
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If you've ever laid eyes on the Dieffenbachia, you know that it's one of the most captivating indoor plants to ever exist. No matter where you place it, this plant is sure to steal the show and become the major focal point.
Relatively easy to grow and care for, this is a popular indoor plant for many reasons, and if vintage is what you're going for, the Tropic Snow will really put its best foot forward for it.
Its stunning patterns are the perfect fit for all kinds of old-school furniture and its vibrancy works in great harmony with the starkly contrasting dark aesthetic.
6. Red Bromeliad
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If you're looking for something that complements your dark, vintage aesthetic a little more instead of being a contrasting element, the Red Bromeliad is the perfect option for you.
These low-growing succulents are basically the most hassle-free indoor plants to ever be and they will work wonderfully, no matter where you place them. The reddish hues of this plant are an ode to the classic vintage decor that you're going for and its pink stripes are a gorgeous last touch.
7. Stromanthe Triostar
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Who says floor plants have to be big all the time? The Stromanthe Triostar is the perfect indoor plant for those light aesthetic vintage home decor themes. But the best part is that it works in great harmony with the darker themes as well.
This plant is slightly more high-maintenance than the rest and requires a little more of your attention. But with the right care, it will flourish and become a great plant for layering on your floor.
A big plus point is that it looks great with all kinds of plants and does well next to vintage furniture.
8. Bird of Paradise
Buy the Bird of Paradise
This stunning flowering plant really doesn't know how to disappoint no matter where you put it. So, place it near your entrance or keep it in a corner next to your vintage couch arrangement, and watch it light up the place!
With the right care, this plant will stay with you for a long time and even if you suddenly decide to switch from a vintage to a modern aesthetic, the Bird of Paradise will stick by your decision!
9. Yucca Silver
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Another indoor stunner is the Yucca Silver with its long, pointy leaves and multicolored foliage. It is a relatively low-maintenance houseplant and does well with little care.
Additionally its vibrant silvery foliage is perfect for light and bright vintage spaces, like if you're including a lot of sea blue in your home. However, when you get the hang of what its colors pair well with, it is easy to display and brings a strong indoor presence!
10. Sansevieria Moonshine
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This wonderful Snake plant is also known for its silvery hues, adding a cool touch to indoor spaces that it graces. It is a super low-maintenance plant and needs almost none of your time, making it perfect for you whether you're a new or seasoned gardener.
This plant pairs wonderfully with cool tones and does well with all kinds of vintage decor with plants, making your job a lot easier when it comes to decorating!
So, which of these stunning indoor plants will you be picking to bring the ideal vintage vibe to your home this time?
