There are many vintage Lake house decor ideas out there, if you look hard enough. Some people feel a lake house is a posh getaway in a wooded wilderness, full of woodsy and rustic ambiance. Others love the old style and charm of a summer home hidden away in the mountains. Whether you want a cozy summer cottage, or a sprawling retreat for your family to enjoy, you can find a set of vintage furnishings that will make it the perfect place for you to live.
One of the best places to start when searching for vintage lake house decor is at your local thrift shops and antique shops. You might also check with some vintage home decor specialty stores, and antique shops in your city. They often carry a wide variety of vintage home decor styles, including Victorian, log cabin, country club, or cottage style. Usually they have a large selection of different size and shape furniture to match your decor. Another great source of inspiration pictures for your room is found in old magazines and newspapers. Decorating magazines are filled with so many wonderful ideas that it’s impossible to not find a design that appeals to you.
My good friend Suzanne has two vintage homes that she loves, and a few more that I think are really cute. She invited me over for dinner one night, and before we arrived her garage was already filled with old and new vintage decorations. Her house was filled with faucets, knobs, drawer pulls, and even had vintage floor tile installed. It was so impressive, I couldn’t help but ask her how she got all of that together. She told me that she had a cousin who had purchased one of the nicer houses on the lake around that time, and was adding all of those vintage touches.
Another option for vintage lake house decor is to purchase vintage accessories, such as dishes and candle holders. You can find a lot of these vintage items at thrift stores, as well as antique shops. Another great idea would be to browse through magazines that feature travel destinations, such as Lake Lanier in Georgia. Suzy loves to take long trips, and wanted to ensure that her guests were treated to a warm and welcoming home. She found several vintage clock sets at thrift stores that had beautiful rustic charm that she really likes.
For Suzy, vintage decorating isn’t just about looking for vintage finds at thrift stores and vintage home decor shops. She loves to use vintage fabrics and vintage textures whenever possible. She uses Victorian, country, and casual fabrics for her linens, curtains, pillows, and other interior design elements. If she wants to add a touch of southern country to her home, she often finds herself hunting for various antiques at auctions, flea markets, and specialty stores.
If you’re not sure where to get your inspiration picture or other vintage furniture pieces, visit your local goodwill shop. The staff at these establishments are usually very helpful and quite knowledgeable. If they have a collection that they are trying to sell, they will usually ask if you’re interested in buying something from their collection. Many of the people at the goodwill store also love to collect vintage accessories. If you visit their store at least once, you may even get them to recommend a place that you can buy pieces from.
In addition to finding inspiration photos and vintage pieces at thrift stores, and charity auctions, you can also purchase vintage accessories from vintage or consignment shops. When you are buying vintage accessories, it’s important that you know what you are looking for. Some vintage accessories, such as lace, can only be worn one time. Others, such as a vintage clock can become an heirloom that can be passed down to your children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren.
Finding vintage lake house decor is fun and easy when you have a good friend with whom you can share your interests. It’s important that you work together to plan and create the look that you want to achieve within your home. Although some items can be expensive, there are many vintage accessories that are inexpensive, such as vintage pictures and vintage tapestries. By working with your local goodwill shop or a good friend, you can put together an interesting and unique theme that you will love to live out in your home.
