Geometric meets vintage - ideas

7 years ago

We live in a nice studio flat so I'm quite interested in keeping things minimal but with character.

I love the geometric prints I'm seeing around at the moment but we have a few vintage pieces of furniture which means.... wood!

How do I mix geometric and vintage? I'm a creative soul. Considering painting our bookcase white (we have white walls and dark wood flooring) and using my metallic Sharpie paint pens to design a geometric pattern. Our chimney breast is I guess our feature wall - TV is on white shelves and I stencilled my own birdcage design in greens, greys, blues, etc.

Recently got the lovely light grey Emlyn Habitat sofa (see photo) which I've added a couple of black/ white triangle print cushions to and a bright throw. My other half made our coffee table out of old pallets, it looks really rustic and works great in the space!

I'm just a bit torn between painting our wood furniture white... I love the personality of old furniture and I think the white or possibly a very light grey will add more light to the room.

Also finding it difficult to pick a good rug - I want a large rug but unsure if I should go with a black and white chevron print or go for bright colours?

It's been a huge task but we finally got there... Until fairly recently I loved the whole vintage style with lots of bits and bobs all over. I've now given away and sold a lot of pieces in order to create a lighter and spacious living area and kept my old style in the bedroom area of our studio.

I also have a vintage Singer sewing machine which we use as our desk space but I refuse to go anywhere near that with a paintbrush ;)

Ideas welcome x

p.s. one last thing... I have an Ikea Poang armchair, any thoughts on using a white faux sheepskin throw to add warmth?

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minnie101
7 years ago
Hi. Do you have any pictures at all? I think vintage furniture Will work well with geometrics. If you need light then have you considered a large mirror/s which will also help the space feel bigger? The only thing I'm not sure on with the geometrics is the birdcage stencil but it would be good to see a pic. Geo patterns painted on walls can look fab as another idea. Love the sheepskin idea for texture and I think a chevron rug looks great against a dark wood floor.
PRO
Dulux Amazing Space
7 years ago
Hi Alis

It sounds like you have some great ideas for your studio
flat. Geometric and vintage can work really well to create your own unique look
– the mix and match approach to buying cushions and throws is key here! For an
eclectic feel, choose one of each cushion design; mixing a couple of those
different geometrics that you love, along with some textured options too. Adding
a sheepskin throw to your chair is certainly a great way to add warmth and
comfort. An alternative idea is to use a fur throw in more natural brown tones,
bringing together those warm, wooden tones of your furniture with your
accessories.

If you’d like a geometric wallpaper solution; Harlequin Sumi
in Ivory/Mustard is a great choice to mix those contemporary shapes, with complementary
vintage tones. You can order a sample to see that it works with your birdcage
design too: http://bit.ly/2cpPjkP

I have sourced a couple of rugs that you may like as well, showing
monochrome patterns with a pop of colour, check out the links below and see
what you think. Carefully consider whether you’d like the patterns on the walls
or rug to be more prominent. If it’s the walls, try picking up the geometric
style with a textured, but plain coloured rug, like the last option I have
added (other colours available too). This will add that lightness to your space
as well as a subtle, yet interesting pattern to your floor. Most of all, have
fun adding your finishing touches.

Fur throw - http://bit.ly/2cReNJg
Tekari Rug - http://bit.ly/2c47hZR

Myan block print rug - http://bit.ly/2czcDBN

I hope this helps and please let us know how you get on and
share any pictures you have once complete.

Jo
Dulux Design Expert
www.designer.duluxamazingspace.co.uk
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