6 Dreamy Vintage Bedroom Ideas

Bedrooms can be decorated and designed in nearly any style—from boho to French farmhouse to minimalist. But sometimes, what's worked before is best. In those cases, add a little vintage style to your bedroom—it's easy to do, and it's easy to make uniquely you.

Vintage style can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people (and that's okay!) So, to help you decide what vintage style will look like in your bedroom, we've rounded up a few of our favorite vintage bedroom ideas. Keep reading to make your bedroom a historic and relaxing retreat.

01 Have Fun With Built-ins

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Built-ins are a classic feature in many historic homes, especially ones built before the mid-century. If you don't already have built-ins in your bedroom, they're a great thing to add. A built-in bookshelf or window seat will often do the trick, but if you want to go all-in, consider built-in bunk beds, like the bedroom above from Becca Interiors.

02 Hang a Chandelier

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Vintage Crystal Raindrop Elegance Chandelier - Faceted-Glass Crystals and Rain Drops Display for Dining Room and Living Room Lighting

Sure, you don't really need a chandelier in the bedroom. But don't you want one? A chandelier provides plenty of luxury and elegance to any space, the bedroom included. For a vintage look, try to source an antique chandelier. But to make sure your bedroom doesn't look too gaudy, keep the chandelier the focus of the room and have other elements look more toned-down.

03 Add Brass Lighting Fixtures

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Modern Brass Double Sconce for Transitional Decor - Hardwired Lighting for Bedrooms, Living Rooms, and Hallways

Looking for a lighting pick with an easy vintage feel? Install some brass (or brass finish) lighting fixtures. These weathered golden additions give a bedroom some character and are a great subtle accent to add if you don't want your space to feel too vintage.

04 Take Your Cue From Windows

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If you're lucky enough to live in a historic home, you may have a few equally historic windows installed too (bonus points for leaded or stained glass). So, when it comes to designing your bedroom, take inspiration from its windows. This can mean making them the centerpiece of your vintage bedroom, or using its colors or patterns elsewhere in your space.

05 Bring in Velvet

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Elegant and rich velvet can make a room feel delightfully dated. Velvet headboards, though a splurge, add a lush history to a bedroom, and the vintage look is amplified even more if the velvet is studded with brass buttons. You can see what we mean in the space above from House Nine Design—the velvet bed frame adds a Regency-era touch without taking over the bedroom entirely.

06 Try Tartan

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Adding patterned linens into your bedroom is a low-commitment way to bring vintage style into it. And if you're looking for a vintage-esque pattern, try tartan. This classic Scottish design is a clean and classy way to bring a historic feel into your bedroom.