3 On-Trend Vintage Interior Design Styles You Need in Your Life

Do you ever find yourself longing for the good ol’ days? Us too. 

Although we haven’t quite perfected the art of time travel just yet, today we’re showing you how to bring an element of tradition into your life the best way we know how – through interior renovations, of course! 

So sit back and put the kettle on as we run through 3 hot interior trends for 2020 that blend the old with the new, providing vintage lovers like you with some irresistible home interior inspiration. 

It’s all about the layers

Modern vintage design may sound like an oxymoron, but by layering old and new purchases to form one cohesive interior, you can achieve just that. 

Pulling this off successfully very much depends on your tastes. Are you a technophobe who loves the sleekness of contemporary design? If so, embrace modernity with contemporary style bevelled tiles on your wall, and contrast with more traditional style decor such as wooden and wicker furniture. 

Alternatively, perhaps you’re a lover of old design with a soft spot for all things shiny and new. In which case, capture tradition with the use of vintage tiles on your walls or floors, contrasting with modern decorative touches and accessories for a unique cohesion of old and new. 

Friend or faux?

Marble and classic kitchen interiors go together like bread and butter, but this year there’s been a shift towards man-made worktop materials. 

Why? Convenience – man-made materials like ceramic require far less upkeep than real stone. This doesn’t mean that classic marble aesthetic is going anywhere anytime soon. Instead, we’re seeing more and more people turn to faux marble as a countertop alternative. 

Embracing this trend is all about achieving that classic kitchen aesthetic while prioritising convenience. With this in mind, consider complementing the seamlessness of faux marble with timeless metro tiles as a splashback feature. 

Not only will these protect your kitchen walls from everyday splashes and spills, but they’re also low maintenance, giving you that classic kitchen look without compromising on practicality.

Play the classics 

The classics are classics for a reason. Like Bon Jovi playing Livin’ On A Prayer or Journey playing Don’t Stop Believing, vintage design remains exactly that – a classic. 

With that in mind, don’t underestimate the power of showing off time-honoured elements to achieve a traditional interior approach, from encaustic-style patterns to classic period aesthetics. 

For the perfect contemporary vignette, consider a Classicism approach with Victorian tiles. When coupled with carefully picked furniture, fabrics and accessories, these retro tiles effortlessly bring a timeless aesthetic that evokes all the romantic grandeur of a bygone era. 

From Art Deco to Victorian and everything in between, tiles offer the ideal way to deliver a winning combination of old and new interior design in living rooms, bathrooms, hallways and beyond. 

So, what’re you waiting for? Dive into our stunning selection of tiles to find the perfect ones to match your retro style. UK customers can even benefit from free delivery on all orders over £499, so get in touch today to learn how Tiles Direct can take your classic interior designs back to the future.