Incorporating vintage items into modern spaces has become a huge trend, if earlier we saw such pieces mostly in vintage and shabby chic rooms, now you may enjoy them in modern, contemporary and many other interiors where they create a statement and make it bolder and contrasting. The most popular piece here is a chair, though you may also see sofas, loveseats, tables, desks and other items, and I’d like to share some ideas on using a vintage cupboard or armoire to make your interior striking.
A vintage cupboard can be used for storing anything that comes to your mind, not only dishes or porcelain, it can emphasize the beauty of anything you put inside, of various small stuff and even separate the spaces if you have an open layout. A cupboard can be large or small, with doors and without them, occupy the corner of the kitchen or become a focal point in the living-dining room.
Colors
Vintage cupboards look amazing in neutrals and off-whites, these are natural colors for them. If you want some shade, opt for very light pastels like green or blue, and to make the dinnerware look more awesome paint the inside with some dark shade – such an idea will create a chic contrast. Stained pieces are also welcome but I’d say they aren’t so eye-catchy and add mostly a rustic feel, not a refined vintage one.
A beautiful navy chalkboard cupboard with elegant glass doors and sides, with drawers is a stylish way to add color and storage space.
A beautiful teal and light-stained vintage cupboard with glass doors and drawers is a cool solution for storing dishes or other things.
A beautiful vintage stained cabinet with glass doors is always a good idea, it can be used in any space to store and display your stuff.
A blue farmhouse vintage cabinet with glass doors and a drawer is a cool idea to display your items and to store them in a farmhouse space.
A buttermilk cupboard with chicken wire and yellow dishes on display is a bold and cool decoration for a vintage or shabby chic space.
A dusty blue cupboard with glass and usual compartments will accentuate any vintage space and will help you create an ambience.
A green glass cabinet with colorful floral wallpaper inside for a chic and bold look, it can be used in any vintage kitchen or dining space.
A green shabby chic cabinet with glass doors is used for storing tableware and porcelain in a rustic dining room or kitchen.
Decor
Decorate your cupboard with printed fabric or wallpaper – just attach it as lining inside to make your cupboard more eye-catching. The pattern shouldn’t be too small or too large scale, it should be seen clearly yet it shouldn’t distract attention from the dishes and cups or some other pretty stuff that you are displaying. If you don’t like the shop window feel of the cupboard with glass, take it out and substitute it with chicken wire. This idea came from French interiors, and many designers and decorators are already using it. Chicken wire will make your cupboard more airy and will give it a rustic feel. Don’t forget that thickness of your chicken wire should correspond the look of your cupboard.
A grey shabby chic armoire for storing towels and bedding is a chic solution for a shabby chic or vintage bedroom.
A grey vintage cupboard with chicken wire instead of glass is a refined idea with a slight rustic feel, which makes the piece look less formal.
A light mustard color cupboard with dark floral wallpaper for a contrast is a beautiful addition to a vintage space and it can add vintage charm to the space.
A mint vintage cupboard with mirror parts and tulle curtains inside the compartments will fit a vintage or a shabby chic space easily.
A navy shabby chic cabinet with glass doors and beautiful accessories on display, with pillows on top and greenery in a vase is amazing.
A pastel blue cupboard with no doors for storing blankets and bedspreads is a lovely idea for a vintage or shabby chic bedroom or living room.
A pastel blue cupboard with white boards inside is used for storing dinnerware, pitchers and kitchen towels.
A pastel green cupboard with no glass and grey chalkboard inside for a contrastand to leave notes for fun there.
A pastel shabby chic cupboard with chicken wire instead of glass is a simple DIY project that doesn't require much money or time and looks very cool.
A shabby chic buttermilk cupboard with chicken wire on the former glass compartments is a creative idea for a rustic-infused space.
A shabby chic cupboard with white shelves and glass doors is a lovely idea for a shabby chic or Scandinavian space, for a kitchen or a dining room.
A shabby chic pink cabinet with glass doors and sides is used for storing various textiles and jars is a lovely idea for a girlish shabby chic space.
Functions
Your gorgeous cupboard can be used in different spaces, not only in dining zones, and not only for displaying dishes – you can show off many things with such a stunning piece! Repurpose your cupboard for storing blankets and bedspreads in your bedroom, it will look wow both with doors and without. Use your cupboard for storing bathroom stuff and towels and give a refined and chic touch to your bathroom. You can even rock a cupboard for accessories and shoe storage if you want to make your closet really special. Get more of these and some other ideas below!
A soft pastel green cupboard will add chic and a refined feel to your dining space and will display your dishes at its best.
A stylish tan vintage cabinet with a drawer and glass sides and doors to store pillows, towels and other stuff is ideal for a farmhouse space.
A stylish vintage black cabinet with glass doors and sides is a lovely idea for a bathroom, you will add a vintage feel to it easily.
A vintage black armoire with usual drawers and glass doors that allow you display beautiful things inside and make them stand out.
A vintage blue and cream cupboard with chicken wire for storing bathroom towels and other stuff.
A vintage white cupboard with chicken wire doors for storing hats wil be a cute idea for a girlish space.
A white shabby chic cupboard with chicken wire doors and usual storage compartments is a stylish idea for a shabby chic space.
A white shabby chic storage cabinet with chicken wire dors will fit both a shabby chic and a rustic space and will add elegance to it.
A white vintage cabinet with blue and white wallpaper inside for displaying souvenirs is a very sophisticated and beautiful idea.
Add elegance to your interior with a black vintage armoire but not with glass but with chicken wire doors.
An oversized white shabby chic cupboard with chicken wire instead of glass that gives it a unique feel and a slightly rustic touch.