Master the Hipstoric Home Trend

 First, focus on creating balance between the vintage pieces and modern elements. Vintage pieces can be anything from antique furniture to vintage artwork or even old family heirlooms. These pieces will add character and charm to any space and create a sense of history in the home.

Modern accents can be anything from lighting to sleek furniture, monochromatic color palettes, and modern art. Seamlessly blending these elements together can be tricky, but if done properly, it will create a unique and eye-catching space. 

Your personal taste and style should be your guide to how you balance vintage and modern elements. If you want your space to feel more classic and “storied,” strive for 75% vintage and 25% modern accents and accessories. If you want your space to feel more modern with a touch of character strive for 75% modern and 25% vintage. The key is to find harmony with furniture from different eras without giving your space an identity crisis.

 To really make the hipstoric home trend come alive, mix and match different textures and patterns to add dimension to your space. According to Interior Designer Annie Elliott, Principal Designer at Annie Elliot Design, “Hipstoric and Grand Millennial style is a fresh take on maximalism that’s making a big comeback right now. The biggest thing to keep in mind with this trend is mixing colors and patterns. For instance, you can have an oriental rug that’s very colorful with an intricate pattern and accent your space with throw pillows with two different patterns for contrast. When mixing patterns, you want to make sure you have some white in the background of your pattern because it keeps things fresh and not too overwhelming. For instance, I love mixing floral and plaid, just make sure you have some solid fabrics and colors in your mix so it’s not too busy.” 

3. Choose Quality Materials.

 To capture the timeless hipstoric home aesthetic, it’s important to choose quality materials that will stand the test of time. When choosing materials, consider how it will look in terms of color and texture as well as how it will perform over time with regards to wear and tear. Additionally, look into any special maintenance requirements such as cleaning or sealing that may be necessary for certain materials. 

Embracing this trend doesn’t have to be a huge home overhaul. You can simply add some hipstoric home touches to bring your space to life. Small additions such as velvet accents, patterned wallpaper, throw pillows, vintage table lamps, persian rugs, and vintage paintings will give each room its own unique look. These accessories are easy to mix and match and you can easily experiment with these accents in different rooms and spaces throughout your home.

Finding vintage furniture and accessories is also a great way to update your home with quality pieces while shopping for your home more sustainably. In addition, quality vintage furniture that has stood the test of time is an investment that can last for life, as opposed to fast furniture which may need to be replaced in a few years.

Another way you can dramatically update your space is to add vintage or modern art to become the focal point of the room. Consider the size and color of the artwork, as well as the wall it will be hung on. To add visual interest to any room, you can create a gallery wall or hang one large canvas for maximum impact. To truly capture the hipstoric aesthetic, try to avoid mass-produced art by shopping vintage or independent artists.

Put the history in hipstoric with classic design details such as crown moulding and wainscoting. Adding moulding to your home is an easy and inexpensive way to add character and style. First, decide what type of moulding you want to install. Crown moulding is a popular choice for adding a touch of elegance to any room, while wainscoting is perfect for creating a timeless look. 

For a classic yet modern look, interior designer Marissa Warner from The Home Narrative recommends going with wainscoting that features wider wood panels with minimal detailing. You can also make these wide panels taller for clean lines that open up the space. 

6. Add modern and unique lighting.

Lighting is often the focal point of any room so make sure you choose fixtures that will enhance your overall design scheme. According to a design consultant from the Nifty Nest, lighting trends for the next few years will embrace mixed materials, mixed metal tones, and unexpected natural finishes like marble and leather.