Ahhh, nostalgic memories of the 1950’s. Design-wise, that the 50’s were characterized by the mass produced furniture of the post-war era. Chrome and vinyl sets were hugely well-liked, both at public diners and at homes.
Got a piece of ’50s furniture that could use a modern touch? Adding a few simple tweaks to your oldies but goodies can give them a whole new look without the hefty price tag of buying brand-new furniture.
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Add New Hardware
If the handles and knobs on your ’50s furniture date back to, well, the ’50s, adding modern hardware can instantly update the look of the piece. Consider fresh sterling silver handles in funky shapes for a 21st-century twist.
Consider a Fresh Paint Job
If the paint on your ’50s furniture is ancient and drab, a fresh coat will do wonders for that ancient furniture. Either restore its original color, apply a thin coat of paint a shade lighter or darker than the current color or go with an entirely new color family. A cherry wood dresser could easily be modernized with a coat of fresh white paint, for example.
Using Wallpaper On The Background
If you have a hutch or other piece of ’50s furniture that boasts a glass front door, wallpaper the back wall of the inside of the furniture with a bright shade that complements the overall color of the furniture. A black hutch would look fantastic with bright pink wallpaper, or you could go for a patterned wallpaper with black highlights and a variety of bright colors.
Add Some Accessories
Rather than altering the ’50s furniture itself, add fresh, funky accessories. For instance, the aforementioned hutch could be updated with a show of gorgeous glass bowls and vases in bright shades and varying sizes. To really tie the look into your decor, choose shades that complement the color scheme throughout the rest of your room. For instance, if the walls are a shade of brown, bowls and vases in varying shade of turquoise would fit in well and also help to draw the eye toward the ’50s furniture.
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