How to Create Your Own Vintage Chic Bedroom

The vintage interior trend has been popular for some time now, and it doesn't look to be going away anytime soon.

As your bedroom is the one room that is yours to relax, keeping it organised and decorated in your favourite style is important. There is nothing worse than getting home after a long day at work to be greeted by a room with clothes all over your floor, an unmade bed covered in junk and a décor that you hate.

The vintage style works for anyone; it isn't too pink and girly, it suits all age ranges, and it can be a timeless décor that will last for years.

Here we look at how to decorate your room around a vintage theme:

What is 'Vintage'?

Firstly, vintage does not mean old, tired looking, retro and unfashionable. It incorporates patchwork and florals to create a look suitable for any age.

The vintage look works best with a blank canvas, wooden furniture and decorations and keeping other homeware plain, letting the bed itself stand out.

What furniture should I team with this style?

There are so many options when it comes to incorporating a vintage style bed linen into your room, that you could probably use all the furniture you already own. Wooden furniture works perfectly with the look as it gives a country-style feel to the room. White furniture is also a fantastic choice to give the 'shabby-chic' look. If you wanted to update your furniture in a cheap and easy way rather than buying a whole new set, use a white chalk paint, sandpaper and wax to up-cycle your current bedroom furniture for less than £30.

The beauty of this interior trend means your furniture doesn't even have to match. Gone are the days of buying a full bedroom suite for hundreds of pounds a pop. Picking up quirky, vintage and shabby chic pieces from retailers, independent stores, charity shops and boot sales to create a mismatched look embraces the vintage style perfectly.

Glass dressers and mirrored furniture can also look great if you want to go for a glamorous vintage look.

If you want a vintage theme for your child, then go for white and pink furniture to encapsulate a Princess theme, finished with a pink floral or patchwork duvet cover.

How should I decorate my room to incorporate it?

Decorating a room can be long, expensive and inconvenient but you can simplify the task easily. If you have a blank canvas already, whites and creams are great for a vintage style. If you have a feature wall in a bright colour or busy print, your new duvet cover may not match, so if you're wanting to embrace the vintage trend, it may be an idea to go for a more neutral look on the walls.

There are two styles that can go with the vintage look – glass and wood. Mirrors, glass vases and decorations can add a touch of glamour to the room, whereas white wooded heart shaped accessories can add a more traditional country feel.

Pick out a colour from the pattern of your duvet cover and buy cushions, candles, vases, tealight holders and accessories to match.

Whichever way you decide to embrace the vintage look, be sure to let us know in the comments below or send us pictures on Facebook and Twitter!