7 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.

01Fun With Built-ins

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

Elegant Illuminate Decorative Modern Hanging Chandelier - Stylish and Elegant Design for a Contemporary Look - Perfect Hanging Light Fixture and Modern Chandelier for Living Room

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 Linen 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 Bright Colors

It's important to remember that vintage style doesn't equal boring color. Bright and bold color has a home in many a vintage bedroom, especially mid century-esque ones. But to make an unusual color pairing work best, look for a vintage piece with a bold color and use it as the color palette of your space.

04 Use Wide Wall Paneling

Wall paneling lover? Don't worry, you can still make it work on your wall. For a vintage look that's more 1880s than 1980s, use wide wall panels, not narrow ones. A paneled wall is also an easy choice for a statement wall— but paint it a distinctly vintage hue, like the sage green House Nine Design used in the bedroom above.

05 Add Lighting Fixtures

Iron Sconce with Demi-Lune Linen Shade - Hand-Forged Quality and Modern Design, Damp UL-Listed, Ideal for Bathroom and Modern Living Room Fixtures

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.

06 Take Your Cue From Windows

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.

07 Go Neutral

Though vintage style can be bright and bold, it can also be mellow and toned-down too. The bedroom above, from Katie Hodges Design is the perfect example of this—the space incorporates a few retro elements (like the lighting and seating options) with neutral color for a bedroom that feels calming and put-together.