A vintage rug old-fashioned? No way!
Nostalgia, faded beauty and history. Words that perfectly describe a vintage rug. A vintage rug fits perfectly into its surroundings. They need little care, so you might easily forget about them. Yet vintage rugs are an incredibly valuable addition to your interior! Let us tell you why.
Vintage rug in your interior
When we're decorating our homes, we're on a major hunt for the 'revival of the fittest'. We trawl the best flea markets looking for the loveliest rugs to enrich our interiors with. From a vintage dresser to an old curiosity. Retro seventies wallpaper for the walls, topped off with a baroque mirror. On the dresser an old record player spinning Frank Sinatra's LP.
However contradictory it might sound, vintage rugs are back in fashion! Just like in fashion, music, art and culture and architecture, different trends cycle through interior design. You could think of lush, colourful floral prints from the 1980s, glowing lava lamps from the 1990s and the ultra-modern style from around the turn of the century. After a somewhat exaggerated take on 'less is more', we've now arrived at a healthy mix of these different decade trends, and the demand for vintage rugs has grown.
You can of course go hunting for a second-, third- or fourth-hand vintage rug. Experience shows that rugs can wear, deteriorate or lose colour over the years. However beautiful the rug, you don't really know what you're bringing home or how long it will last. Why not order a new vintage rug with a worn look? As if it's been lying proudly in your home for years, but brand new!
Vintage rug in different colours and styles
We could say that the vintage home trend has shifted into a vintage interior style. The range of vintage rugs is extensive and is developing its own trends. So there's a choice between a vintage rug with an elegant medallion, but nowadays you also have a vintage patchwork rug. This patchwork design is characterised by different blocks, in different shades and with different motifs! A patchwork rug has a fresh and playful appearance and reminds you of the cosy and rural atmosphere you often experience in grand country houses or snug farmhouses. Curious about how you might combine a patchwork rug in the rest of your décor? We can tell you it's easy! Pick one of the colours from the rug and let it reappear in the other accessories in your interior. Think candelabras, blankets, photo frames or cushions.
Natural green vintage rug
A vintage green rug is made in different styles and colours. Yet the two most popular designs are patchwork and an elegant medallion. Despite the design, a vintage green rug is timeless and fits into any interior style. A vintage green rug is not the easiest colour to match. The colour can clash in combination and therefore looks best in a neutral colour palette.
As early as the Middle Ages, grand rugs with ornate borders and a distinctive medallion in the centre adorned many a castle floor or even walls! A vintage rug therefore speaks of an outstanding and timeless style. Need ideas on how to combine this rug? Choose one of two extremes; go for an extremely antique look by combining a vintage rug with a cognac-coloured Chesterfield sofa, a large armchair or a long dining table with industrial chairs. Or go for a surprising combination
where you combine a vintage blue rug with modern bucket chairs, soft cushions and a nice sofa to relax on.
It's impossible to escape the fact that vintage rugs look a lot like Persian carpets. Especially if you go for a vintage rug in the classic red or pink colour, you've got those Oriental vibes completely down. Vintage rugs are also available in bright shades such as 'New Persian faded blue' or 'Atlantic Deep'. A vintage rug made from synthetic material is an excellent alternative if your budget doesn't quite allow for a genuine Persian carpet.
Vintage grey rug
The fact that the vintage interior trend has shifted into a lasting favourite is proven by the versatile range of vintage décor items. Whichever colours or shapes you choose, you don't need virtual reality glasses to see the beauty of a vintage item. The colours of a vintage rug are wonderful to bring into your home. One of these beautiful colours is a vintage grey rug. The colour grey comes in many shades and will always be a neutral addition to your interior. What's special about this colour is that it works with any other colour. Want a more playful interior without adding much colour? A round vintage rug is the solution for you. Laying down a round rug makes the space visually larger. The round shape breaks up straight lines in your home and creates a playful atmosphere.
