Using vintage and antique furniture as part of your home decor
is a wonderful way of adding warmth and charm to your home environment.
I recently visited an Anthropologie Store in Atlanta, Georgia. As soon as I walked in, I knew I wanted to share how they used clever ideas and vintage finds throughout the store.
Exposed rafters in the ceiling, modern drum shade pendants and
a gorgeous display of huge paper mache' flowers greet shoppers as they enter.
The top on this awesome green service piece over-hangs
on the back side and would be a great kitchen island that would allow stools to slide under.
I loved the walls!
This could easily be replicated, even if you had
to buy new boards, you could paint and sand and get a similar look!
What an easy thing to do -
add a simple metal rod between two old iron brackets.
If you wanted to dress it up, you could add finials at the end.
This old pine hook unit looks like it might have come from a school,
with a shelf on top and hooks to hold coats and hats! This would look great in a mudroom.
Perfect, chippy paint and a touch of rust!
This table had a heavy, metal base with a farmhouse
and industrial feel, they had reproduction orange Tolix chairs paired with it.
An old zinc topped dry sink held lovely blue pots,
and how brilliant are the C-Clamp holders for the rods?
Once again, an old world feel meets industrial chic!
The ever popular Olive Colander and
black board completed this display.
I loved this old iron push cart, it was perfect for the front window,
filled with vases and potted plants it replicated that farmhouse charm.
Multi-colored drawers, painted and roughed up,
display mismatched drawer pulls for additional interest.
Another rustic wall, farm table and wooden crate keep the vintage vibe going!
A gorgeous white cabinet,
placed on a vibrant blue wall was beautiful.
Check out the multicolored paint treatment in the back of the cabinet!
Such great attention to detail,
creative and beautiful vignettes - made for a special place to shop.
Using vintage, worn, chipped pieces for store fixtures added a wonderful element of surprise.
Did you see any pieces you would use in your own home?
I sure did! Thanks for shopping with me!
