10 Ways To Add Vintage Charm To Your Bedroom Decor

There’s something about vintage decor that makes a space feel cozy and inviting. Whether you’re looking for a few vintage bedroom decor ideas or want to transform your space completely, these 10 budget-friendly tips will get you started. I’ll take you on a tour of my bedroom refresh in which I’ve relocated several vintage pieces to restyle the space with a relaxing vintage vibe. It’s amazing how thrift store items can feel fresh and new when placed in different areas. Let me show you how.

10 Ways to add vintage charm to your bedroom

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Vintage Bedroom Decor Ideas with new bedding and thrift store finds.  Budget friendly farmhouse style bedroom.

Ways To Add Vintage Charm To Bedroom Decor

One of the best things about vintage decor is that you can mix and match different pieces from different eras. It is a great way to create a unique and personal space that reflects your own style.

Mixing and matching allows you to add thrift store finds with antiques and new decor for curated, eclectic bedroom decor ideas.

Vintage thrift store basket filled with lilacs add texture to a summer bedroom.

2. Mix Natural Wood Furniture with Chippy Whites

When choosing furniture for your vintage bedroom, look for pieces with a classic design that will stand the test of time. Here are a few recommendations.

  • Avoid anything too trendy or ornate, as this can quickly date your space.
  • Opt for pieces made from solid wood in natural wood tones or with vintage chippy paint.
  • Save money by looking for bargains at thrift stores.
  • Consider repurposing inexpensive thrift store finds to achieve the desired style for your bedroom.

The price was right for a small wooden chest lacking in character. However, after an amazing transformation, the chest makes a statement as a bedside table.

Bedroom decor ideas with repurposed thrift store furniture and DIY thrift Store lamp.

3. New Bedding – Refreshing Bedroom Decor Ideas

Nothing refreshes a bedroom quicker than a new quilt or comforter. Therefore, it’s one of the first inexpensive bedroom decorating ideas you should consider.

When choosing bedding to add vintage charm, look for classic designs in vintage colors. The new Tamiya quilt and pillow set from Levtex Home immediately caught my eye. The blue and white print is simple and timeless.

New bedding in primary bedroom updated for Summer.  Neutral Farmhouse Style update.

However, the pops of muted reds and yellows give it a fresh new feel, perfect for Summer bedding. In addition, the colors work well with the DIY Napkin Decoupage Thrifted Lamp.

Blue, red and yellow bedding for Farmhouse Summer Bedroom Decor Ideas.

The fabric is 100% cotton and feels luxurious but is also very durable.

100% cotton bedding in bedroom and primary bathroom.


4. Add Texture to Bedroom Decor with Baskets

If you have followed me for a hot minute, you know that vintage baskets are a passion of mine. Using woven materials creates a farmhouse that has a rustic style for any home. They are easily found at thrift stores and are budget-friendly bedroom decor accessories.

You can fill them with dried or faux flowers, providing a perfect way to add a pop of color for creative bedroom decor ideas.

5. Straw Hats, Totes, and Vases

In addition, you can add texture by hanging your straw hats and woven totes in your bedroom. It’s easy to add texture by mixing your new purchases, like the woven vase and the UV straw beach hat, with your vintage and thrift store finds.

woven vase with faux flowers and straw hats on an old shutter above the tv.

6. Vintage Books

Adding vintage books is a great way to add color and vintage style to any room in your home.

When thrift store shopping, you should begin to collect specific colors of old books. Grouping several books of a similar color adds a touch of elegance to your room and is a classic decor idea.

Insider Tip – Adding Books To Your Decor

Here are a few ways to incorporate books into your bedroom decor.

  • Use them as risers to elevate other vintage decor pieces.
  • Group similar colors together in a stack on a side table.
  • Add them to a basket.
  • Add vintage books to the shelving.
  • Raise the height of a lamp with larger coffee table books.

7. Create A Cozy, Relaxing Area

When decorating your vintage bedroom, the most important thing to remember is to make sure it’s a place where you can relax and unwind. After all, this is your sanctuary!

Cozy corner for reading in bedroom for added vintage charm.

Include a comfy chair to designate an area for reading or meditating. Everything you need is within easy reach. Another important aspect is to provide good lighting to the reading area. If your area doesn’t allow a lamp, hang a pendant light above. I used an architectural bracket to hang the inexpensive lighting.

Insider Tip

Adding a thrift store child’s chair is a fun bedroom decor idea. Add your reading materials to add a touch of charm to the cozy corner.

8. Vintage Collections for Bedroom Decor Ideas

Collections of vintage dishes, platters, pitchers, and glassware can be used as bedroom decor in several ways.

Add vintage plates or platters above the bed, or make a larger grouping instead of a piece of art for the bedroom decor. A collection of blue and white transferware pitchers adds vintage charm to the bedroom decor above the bed.

The blue and white vintage collections and new bedding add stylish, budget-friendly bedroom decor ideas.

Add vintage farmhouse charm to bedroom decor ideas.

Vintage Trays for Trinkets

Collect your jewelry or trinkets beside the bed or on the dresser using vintage trays, plates, or bowls.

use vintage plates and platters to hold trinkets and jewelry.

9. The Magic of Mirrors

I love collecting vintage mirrors of all sizes. They always come in handy for adding needed light to bedroom decor. Here are a few of my favorite tips.

  • Add a mirror as a tray under a plant or candle to brighten the area.
  • Place mirrors behind other vintage objects to reflect light around them.
  • Hang a mirror across from a window to reflect more light into your room.

The antique mirror above the shutter helps to reflect light from the French doors, brightening the room. The candle rests inside a vintage plate and an old mirror, adding more light to this corner of the bedroom. In addition, the vintage clocks are enhanced with mirrors placed behind them.

10. Vintage Art

Finally, unique, one-of-a-kind art is another creative way to decorate a bedroom. A set of needlepoint birds and other personal paintings have been added to the bedroom decor.

Needlepoint Bird Prints found at a Thrift store adorn the bedroom walls.

They are hung beside a chippy blue shutter repurposed as a coat rack.

Add vintage art to create vintage charm in bedroom decorating.

By following these tips and incorporating inexpensive thrift store finds, you can easily add a touch of vintage charm to your bedroom decor without breaking the budget.

Insider Tip – Final Word

Shop in other areas of your home before purchasing new items. Give old decor new life by using it in a new and interesting way.

So, get creative and have fun!

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43 Comments

  1. Rachel,
    Love all the vintage touches!! Everything looks so pretty!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

  2. Rachel! I love your Summer bedroom and all your ideas!! Vintage things are my favorite! Absolutely beautiful friend!!

  3. So many great tips, Rachel! I love the new bedding and it looks perfect with your rug. Happy tour day, friend!

  4. Hi Rachel, your bedroom is so pretty. I love so many things. My favorites are the black transferware, of course, the hydrangea, the needlepoint birds, and the blue shutter.

    Great Touring with you! pinned!

  5. Lovely bedroom decor and so relaxing! Looks like it’s time for a nap! Love the needlepoint bird pieces you framed!

  6. All super ideas and I can hardly wait to get started on our guest bedroom! Our youngest got married and I’m dying to transform it. I first have to get her to get the rest of her crap out. I might have to get tough. 🙂 Loved your tour. You always have the best treasures!

  7. Rachel, I loved seeing your vintage-styled bedroom this tour–pinned! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction

  8. Rachel, your bedroom looks so lovely and cozy. Love your quilt and all the vintage items you have found. It’s so beautiful and charming.

  9. Rachel your bedroom has all the perfect vintage vibes. I loved all of your tips but really loved the texture with baskets and your new bedding! Beautiful!

  10. Rachel, I just love all of these ideas and tips that you’ve shared! This bedroom is simply gorgeous, I love it! Happy Thursday, friend!

  11. So many beautiful ideas and tips and tricks, Rachel! I love your summer quilt bedding set and all your farmhouse touches too. They’re so pretty. Big hugs, CoCo

  12. What a charming and cozy place to start and end the day Rachel! Thank you for the beautiful bedroom tour!!

  13. What a beautiful bedroom, Rachel! I love your bedding and all of the vintage touches you added! The mixture of pattern, color, and textures is perfect. It is wonderful to be on this tour with you. Happy Summer!!

  14. Rachel, I love all of the summery touches you added to your bedroom. Especially your new bedding. The colors are beautiful. So happy to tour with you. Pinned!

  15. Rachel, I enjoyed your post today with all your vintage charm touches! Your bedroom is so pretty. I love that shelf above your bed with all your vintage items on it. Also, I love the verse in the lovely frame above your shelf. Your new quilt and shams are so colorful and cheery. The chest beside your bed is so unique. It is truly one in a million! I have never seen one like it. Baskets are always so pretty and add so much to a bedroom. I love baskets and have them everywhere. One can never have too many vintage baskets. I am always looking for them. Your dog resting on your bed is so cute! Our little dog loved to be on our bed! Rachel, you have done such a lovely job with all your decor in your beautiful home. I always look forward to seeing your pictures, Thanks for sharing!

    1. Mary-Ann,
      Thank you for your kind words about the bedroom. I having been spending a lot of time here this week and want it as cheerful as possible. I also love vintage baskets. Although my collection is large, I keep adding on. LOL! Have blessed day.

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