This post will inspire you to bring some old money home decor style to your own home.
Do you really like the old money style? Are you finding it hard to decide what to do or how to incorporate the old money look. Read on and we will show you an array of examples on how to have your house looking rich.
The old money style is inspired by British high class who live a life of luxury. A classic British country farmhouse feel with natural and luxury materials.
We all want that expensive and luxury feel in our homes without the big price tag. And to be honest it’s totally achievable, all it takes is some thrifting and DIY.
1.Wooden features
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If you want your home to have that old money feel to it then wood is going to be the most important material in your home.
Wood is natural and rich, you can go with a lot of different tones and choose from furniture to flooring.
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You can incorporate as much as you want in your home, tables, chairs, flooring, walls, doors, wardrobes etc.
2. White kitchen
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An old money kitchen is timeless, classic and usually white, with wooden furnishings and brass accents.
The cupboards feature molding and brass handles.
We also find marble and wood materials incorporated into the kitchen. Marble has a luxury feel and wood is a classic that is heavily used in flooring throughout the home including the kitchen.
3.Built-in Library
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We love how easy it is to elevate the living room and give it an old money feel by installing a built-in bookcase.
Reading and literature is the epitome of British society.
We highly recommend dedicating a space in your home, preferably the living room to a beautiful reading nook/library.
Style your shelves with books, frames, candles and trinkets.
4.Table Kitchen Island
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Stepping away from the modern built-in kitchen island, swap it for a beautiful mahogany table.
Picture a large wooden table, with gold handles, a bouquet of beautiful flowers and a ceramic bowl spilling with fruit.
We love how @haldonhousedesign has styled this gorgeous kitchen. The kitchen island/table is the vocal point in that kitchen for a reason (we are obsessed).
5.Books,Books and more Books
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As we mentioned before books are really important in the old school, old money British lifestyle.
And so why not have all your books on display around the house, on your coffee tables, shelves and console tables, nightstands etc.
We also recommend placing flowers, a beautiful lamp and candles or trinkets on the books as decor.
6. 4 Poster Bed
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4 poster beds are a popular bed the British royals and the upper class have been sleeping in for centuries.
And what is more old money than royalty, we love how you can have a 4 poster bed that is so modern yet so timeless.
Thats why we love the way this bedroom incorporates classic and new age to create such a beautiful bedroom with the bed being the main attraction.
7.Paintings
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Paintings have been in the upper class society for as long as they have been around.
You can buy any vintage looking frame and place any poster or painting in it.
We love how this room has incorporated red in all aspects of the room and then the painting is the highlight, the main attraction.
8.Frills, Florals, Prints and Frames
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A classic British country feel is cosy, warm and inviting. We describe it as a warm hug from grandma.
Have your chairs and sofas in floral print slipcovers with frilly ends.
And then place various frames of paintings and photography on the walls (a collage).
Then finish off with placing candles, ceramic pots and beautiful trinkets around the room, paired with a beautiful Persian rug.
9.Fireplace
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Fireplaces are a staple in any old money country home.
The fireplace should be adorned with molding and have a neutral tone. A vintage mirror or a painting should be displayed above the mantle.
P.S. Have a woven basket nearby filled with wood for the fire.
10.China Cabinet
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A china cabinet displaying all your dishware and favorite pieces is a must.
You can up-cycle a wooden cabinet and have your best dishes on display and best of all have extra storage for other things.
A china cabinet is usually found in the dining room or kitchen.
11. Kitchen Shelving
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We love how this kitchen has replaced top cabinets with shelving.
This opens the space and allows you to decorate your kitchen and have some of your favorite pieces on display for everyone to see.
Install some lighting above the shelving and place paintings, cookbooks, plates, glasses, plants etc.
12.Washstand
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If you really want to bring that old money look into your bathroom, get rid of the bathroom cabinet and replace it with a washstand.
You may have to sacrifice the storage but it really makes a difference with that elegant, luxury feel.
13.Wooden desk
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Wood is a feature we have mentioned before as an important material that should be incorporated throughout your home.
Replace your Ikea desk for a vintage wooden desk from a thrift shop or a flea market.
They never go out of style and more importantly you’re recycling furniture and saving a few bucks.
14.Bathroom
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Replace your shower heads and faucets with silver vintage looking ones. This will really bring that old money look into your bathroom.
If you have a large bathroom then we recommend installing a large free standing bathtub to bring some luxury into your bathroom.
15.Molding
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Incorporate molding into your home. From your hallways, to bathrooms to your living rooms.
Keep your walls neutral tones and don’t forget to add intricate moldings to your ceiling.
16.Dining Room
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When hosting you need a blank palette for when you decorate with your tablescape. Paint your walls white, have your furniture wooden and keep things simple.
We love how the wooden furniture contrasts beautifully against the white walls and chair covers.
Place a statement chandelier and have a beautiful bouquet of flowers on your dining table.
17.Flooring
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We love the victorian monochrome tiled look in hallways.
They contrast so beautifully against the wooden features, and really make a statement.
18.Hallway
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Wooden flooring, beautiful paintings and a stair runner.
Have a stair runner coming down your stairs. And place an array of artwork or photography on your walls.
Don’t forget to place a welcoming floral print chair and a vintage mirror.
19.Patterns & Prints
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Florals are very important in a classic old money home, incorporate it everywhere around the house.
We love how the bed contrasts beautifully against the floral wallpaper and bedding.
Wallpapers, paintings, bedding and so much more. Make sure to incorporate florals in your home.
20.Mirrors
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A giant statement mirror in a beautiful gold finish is a must.
Place it in your bedroom, hallway or anywhere you like.
21.Chandelier
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If anything screams old money then it has got to be a chandelier.
They are rich, luxurious and elegant. It will change the atmosphere of any room you place them in.
And the beauty of chandeliers you can place them in any room in the house, even your bathrooms.
22.TV
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TVs are so modern and in an old money styled room an eyesore. They don’t fit the look.
And so we recommend either buying a vintage looking tv frame or build your own.
23.Cozy Country
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We love how this living room has a cozy, country style with an old money feel.
The bookcase with storage for wood, styled with candles, lamps and paintings.
And the wooden fireplace and furniture combined with neutral tones give a cosy cottage getaway feel.
This is perfect if you have a smaller living space.
24.Statement Rug
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Rugs tie in everything together and make a room feel put together.
Persian rugs are a luxury you find throughout a lot of old money homes. And so we recommend leaving it as a last step.
Once you have decorated your space into an old money style then decide which Persian rug fits best with your furniture and color palette.
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