Create a Vintage Look With Color
Create a Vintage Look With Color
To give your home an authentic vintage look, choosing the right color palette is important. As well, depending on the era your home was built, you may want to reflect that history by selecting paint colors, accessories and vintage art and decor in colors that accurately represent that time period.
Vintage style and color schemes can create a light, airy look with a touch of romance. Along with extensive use of white and off-white, accenting ornate architectural details with pops of bold, vivid color can create a striking and authentic vintage look.
Here are some color ideas and suggestions for creating a period-specific vintage look in your home:
Pre-1900: Gothic Revival
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Olive
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Terracotta
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Slate
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Gold
1900's - Classic Colonial
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Mahogany
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Maple
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Navy
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Pewter
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Hunter Green
1920's - Jazz Age
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Peacock Blue
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Mauve
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Chinese Red
1930's:
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Rose
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Maroon
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Sand
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Green
1950's - Suburban Modern
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Harvest Gold
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Avocado
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Coral
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Chartreuse
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Turquoise
