Reader Question: Vintage on a Budget

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Recently, Maris from <a href="http://rushsweetly.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">rushsweetly</a> messaged me the following question:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">"Hello there! :) I'm moving into an apartment this August and I have a budding fascination with all things vintage. I've considered purchasing a simple yet feminine white lace duvet and using temporary wallpaper as an accent wall in my bedroom. Do you have any other ideas that I could use that would satisfy my vintage craving without breaking the bank? Thanks!"</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I love her ideas of the lace duvet and wall covering! After checking out her tumblr, I got the impression that she is after romantic, antiqued vintage. Here are my other ideas for an affordable vintage bedroom:<br /><br />1) <b>A Wrought Iron Bedframe</b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzBUs52xiuhvRjgb_uAPJnrf5ef_aiWVnyPkT6k4ZY8bMZXUnAwAHzsU4pkSzw-u2E0wZlh1nPKl9-OoiY50EII4rbT-2xD3GYwsoImVtEkAtg9v4VSOUNHMhgtWMqtmdIoEBI-9r_k5U/s1600/iron+bedframe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzBUs52xiuhvRjgb_uAPJnrf5ef_aiWVnyPkT6k4ZY8bMZXUnAwAHzsU4pkSzw-u2E0wZlh1nPKl9-OoiY50EII4rbT-2xD3GYwsoImVtEkAtg9v4VSOUNHMhgtWMqtmdIoEBI-9r_k5U/s1600/iron+bedframe.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/242631498644076228/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">This style</span><b style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> </b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">of bedframe adds immediate vintage charm. When I was looking for one like this, many of the true antique frames came in 3/4 sizing, which is tricky (and expensive) for custom mattress and sheets. </span><br /><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Luckily for us, IKEA has an affordable option ($99)that has the same look:</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1JavPXiZFmp8lv0A2loE8oN9BABSO9ucKxqye0FZLib6x_Tx8GfM8NfzB7OD-q7XNnqKhlXp_Gb14D9J5cePTEDc5flmxmfr8gLja1GFeHOLp0JSgLEa9bi8PydWZ7JJXtHt5bM6xtGU/s1600/ikea+bedframe.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1JavPXiZFmp8lv0A2loE8oN9BABSO9ucKxqye0FZLib6x_Tx8GfM8NfzB7OD-q7XNnqKhlXp_Gb14D9J5cePTEDc5flmxmfr8gLja1GFeHOLp0JSgLEa9bi8PydWZ7JJXtHt5bM6xtGU/s200/ikea+bedframe.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99849961/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> 2) <b>Vintage Dishware</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Hit up your local antique store to find some beautiful dishware on the cheap! Of course, some patterns can be extremely pricey, but you can mix and match inexpensive individual plates, bowls and teacups. Place these on your dresser to hold pretty baubles.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2BTZAJCu_Yht7FIFCSJqIx2tbt4ETWzLm2NEhtDmBONMZUle49_OzmhOppc4fbpHOgqZsBMucNErY4zkpwTwpSpRoRSw8M-v2A3lw26pCq2hZXZIQ_cOGnQ_wPzPYgY0-97BjK_YUQo/s1600/antique+dishes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2BTZAJCu_Yht7FIFCSJqIx2tbt4ETWzLm2NEhtDmBONMZUle49_OzmhOppc4fbpHOgqZsBMucNErY4zkpwTwpSpRoRSw8M-v2A3lw26pCq2hZXZIQ_cOGnQ_wPzPYgY0-97BjK_YUQo/s1600/antique+dishes.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/274667/25-bedroom-organizers/@center/276989/organizing#/234684" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b> </b>3) <b>Botanical or Floral Prints</b></div><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezuWXmSJ44J1rUkZZpPs-9hrlB2FH8baM8enQW5TNQHxK3gHMXDMNkYWwm94W8KQeI-QD3auY90kdxI1jFFtcVh0v6VYr4jejkdq31sjJiXqHXkJDM66BcvSLcBK8sKmlEk2DsI7M-ko/s1600/botanical+print.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezuWXmSJ44J1rUkZZpPs-9hrlB2FH8baM8enQW5TNQHxK3gHMXDMNkYWwm94W8KQeI-QD3auY90kdxI1jFFtcVh0v6VYr4jejkdq31sjJiXqHXkJDM66BcvSLcBK8sKmlEk2DsI7M-ko/s1600/botanical+print.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2010/07/sneak-peek-best-of-offices-part-one.html" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Etsy is a great place to check for vintage prints, and this calendar by <a href="http://riflepaperco.com/item/2012_Botanical_Calendar/191/c44" target="_blank">rifle paper co.</a> reminds me so much of the image above.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDv-Jw4BnRXZMDrVJDOtIHhSxFfktqCBzoYYSmOkWJc5FvLOTrGj3dIe-3mLXQrwCxgIBNeHmbGxfzSbi8rxkSymxcNcTubL0t15gbx8n3mVsLnbrElkEdXG06jGCZUl7nhIIPQ7p8O9A/s1600/botanical+calendar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDv-Jw4BnRXZMDrVJDOtIHhSxFfktqCBzoYYSmOkWJc5FvLOTrGj3dIe-3mLXQrwCxgIBNeHmbGxfzSbi8rxkSymxcNcTubL0t15gbx8n3mVsLnbrElkEdXG06jGCZUl7nhIIPQ7p8O9A/s1600/botanical+calendar.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Because 2012 is almost half over, the calendar is half price! Only $14. All of the images are beautiful and can be cut out and framed.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">4) <b>Vintage Fashion on Display </b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Surely your love of vintage extends to your wardrobe. Why not display some of your favourite pieces? You can do this on a clothing rack, the back of the door, or even hanging on the wall!</span></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1944185510" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEZ_iXQkXvrCeUauBRyEAsdftxaXYIOdZh2s-qsxrUUCxUjHaZ4YRAcH6Uru2l397YcJzwyHHt2P3EFS0MnRqJTjD7UNkGz_Spv9CxdIAbJIpK4eTUjODQ99n1r21wmjuO_fAY1iGYDQ/s1600/vintage+clothing+on+rack.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2012/02/21/style-at-home-monika-hibbs-of-the-doctors-closet/2/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDf86H4OXfB3Csx-_MrBtjYDDe9sSz0IKhhSdRcvW4YjefJKh3iqU76prp5OPDouCbhVhxbpCh5AUJ4UL3YhoEzzULB3jZSekcMzaTmHV5OK2XsJ8RCKyoq8PAxSgfMBEsvWUUyJaHJc/s1600/lauren+conrad+home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDf86H4OXfB3Csx-_MrBtjYDDe9sSz0IKhhSdRcvW4YjefJKh3iqU76prp5OPDouCbhVhxbpCh5AUJ4UL3YhoEzzULB3jZSekcMzaTmHV5OK2XsJ8RCKyoq8PAxSgfMBEsvWUUyJaHJc/s1600/lauren+conrad+home.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecoveteur.com/Lauren_Conrad" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_N5uHMd16_Dl7PKcl5V18Mu8wVZE6PMc_oaMK_XSuCHg9C7l1qrJm68RE_MoiJFIPQyVATXrwpRShD19wHZ8LM3uPzFFsW-mN92AD4Ib_3DtE4RjxDgDTESwaSrtuhUKcFvERGj2B_g/s1600/lauren+conrad+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_N5uHMd16_Dl7PKcl5V18Mu8wVZE6PMc_oaMK_XSuCHg9C7l1qrJm68RE_MoiJFIPQyVATXrwpRShD19wHZ8LM3uPzFFsW-mN92AD4Ib_3DtE4RjxDgDTESwaSrtuhUKcFvERGj2B_g/s640/lauren+conrad+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecoveteur.com/Lauren_Conrad" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Hit up flea markets, thrift stores, and antique shops for unique vintage finds that speak to your own personal style. A good mirror, some beaded hand bags, a side chair, a night stand, etc.<br />My last tip is to mix in a few modern pieces so the room doesn't feel too dated.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I hope this helps! I'm sure your new place will turn out beautiful, and I expect some pictures when you are all settled in!<br />xo<br />Tiffany Leigh<br />ps. Do YOU have a design dilemma? E-mail me at thedesignerlifestyle@gmail.com and I will help you out! :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"></span>

Reader Question: Vintage on a Budget

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