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5 Ways To Mix Vintage Pieces Into A Modern Nursery

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Want to mix vintage pieces into a modern nursery? We are sharing some tips on how to make vintage pieces work in a modern nursery design.

Mixing vintage and modern pieces is a great way to add character, depth and texture. Styling a modern nursery with a few vintage pieces elevates the nursery design and makes it so much more interesting.

MIXING VINTAGE INTO A MODERN NURSERY


Here, find our tips to mix vintage pieces into a modern nursery.


STYLING A MODERN NURSERY WITH VINTAGE FINDS

1.let the vintage piece make a statement

The thing we love the most about vintage pieces are that they are timeless with a timeworn look. So when incorporating vintage pieces into a modern nursery, we need to edit the space. Make sure, you aren't putting too much vintage into a small space and allow the curated pieces to shine.

mixing vintage into a modern design

2. VISUAL BALANCE

When incorporating vintage pieces into a modern nursery, try to achieve visual balance by layering the styles together to create a look that's unique and more collected. For example, place a vintage side table next to a modern nursery chair as a visual counterpoint.

mixing vintage into a modern nursery

3. pair with soft textures

Vintage pieces often have a patina- worn, weathered or aged look that tells the story of the item. So pair vintage pieces with soft textures such as pillows, rugs, throws, etc. The softness will balance out the rough and worn look.

mixing vintange into a modern nursery


4. BRING IN VINTAGE TEXTILES

Vintage textiles can add color, texture and pattern to a modern nursery. Add a beautiful vintage rug to the nursery to ground the space and add a sense of unexpected to the nursery design.

mixing vinntage into a modern nursery

5. ADD TOUCHES OF GOLD

When mixing vintage pieces into a modern nursery, adding gold touches into the mix, makes the design look more cohesive. Vintage artwork in a gold frame looks stunning in a modern space.

mixing vintage into a modern nursery

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