প্রকাশ: 08/12/2021
Flea market style decor emulates the essence of flea
markets, thrift stores and antique shops. Similar to shops like these, flea
market style decor pleasantly overwhelms you as each decorative piece of
furniture you lay your eyes on seems to hold a story of its own, while still
meshing well together. Although flea market style decor is often mistaken for
shabby chic which makes use of worn-out or distressed furniture and throws,
what sets it apart is its ability to take onlookers to a different time and
place entirely.
Get your hands on
antiques and heirlooms
The flea market style creates a fine blend of eclectic and
antique décor. Some of the best ways to find antique, vintage or retro items is
to reach out to friends and family who may be willing to give up heirlooms they
do not feel attached to. Local antique stores may also have a lot to offer,
both in terms of authentic pieces which have been around for decades and
replicas which can be customized just for you.
If you have always been fascinated by very specific types of
antique or vintage items, such as cameras, retro toys, miniature animals, or
tin signs, you can try looking into collector's shops online which cater to
these interests.
Regardless of how or where you get your decor items, the
main goal is to obtain pieces which remind you that they have been through a
lot, even before they came into your life. It may be a rocking chair that
solaced people no longer around or a dresser that housed trends long
forgotten.
Upcycling and
repurposing
Upcycling and repurposing old pieces will help add
eccentricity to your interior while also helping you make trade-offs for some
of the more mundane room installments. It can also be more utilitarian than one
may expect. Used and embellished wedding trunks may help serve the purpose of a
living room table when upcycled. If you have always wanted to add a tea table
but lacked the space for it, you can try turning an antique dresser into a high
tea station. A second-hand headboard may be repurposed as a small bench near
your entrance, and get people wondering about its origins.
Plantswhich transcend
Exotic-looking house plants may be the perfect companions to
flea market-style décor, as they help add to the feel of transcendence from
time and place. Additionally, they may serve as showpieces themselves.
If you would like to add a fairy tale element to your décor,
try a fairy castle cactus. Ponytail palms can help take your imagination to a
desert oasis, whereas miniature Christmas trees can take you somewhere cooler.
Distress, chip,
substitute and down cycle
Even if some new pieces just lack the ability to demand
attention, you can still alter it with DIY techniques to get it to hold a flea
market essence.
Flea market style decor is known to incorporate distressed
rugs, mats, and throws. If you have an oriental area rug or a painted and
braided mat laying around, they are the ideal candidates for a flea market
makeover. Laying them out on a rooftop or balcony under direct sunlight will
bleach them, making them appear as if they have been passed around for decades.
Chipped paint is one of the other foundations of the style,
and can also be imitated with relative ease. Layering any cabinet, closet, or
chair with multiple layers of chalk paint before scrubbing it with coarse
sandpaper can be a quick old-timey fix.
On the other hand, newer items such as lanterns made out of
colored glass or brass miniatures may look right at home in a flea market-styled room, without any added modification.
Eclectic within
limits
If you do decide to try out eclectic decor, make sure all
the components of your room balance each other out. This may require you to go
for plain white walls and muted white curtains so that the room does not feel
like it has too much going on in it. If the walls or curtains are too bright or
flashy on their own, your room may end up looking more like an eyesore than a
box of eccentricity.
It is also important to make sure that the colors in your
palette do not clash too much. This may require you to keep the color wheel in
mind so you can steer clear from untasteful color groupings.
Lastly, it is best to go minimal when it comes to flea market-style decor. When most pieces demand attention, even a moderately decorated room may feel maximal in a bad way.
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