Have you really fallen in love with the Afro-vintage style and wondering how you could draw inspiration from it to give your interior a great look? Here are three tips that are both simple and effective to create a chic vintage effect, or a retro atmosphere.
1. Upcycling for an Afro-Vintage Wax version
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This formula has been on the rise for several years. And there is no reason for this trend to run out of steam given the endless creativity of Wax fabric designers! With a nice carefully chosen wax fabric, and a visit to a DIY workshop, your old seat will become a strong part of your decor.
And to add a retro dimension to your furniture, opt for a fabric with Afro-vintage accents, in warm shades such as oranges, beiges, or mustard yellows enhanced with cold shades, such as green or duck blue. These combinations will also have the effect of bringing a beautiful luminous rendering to your renovated object.
It is possible to find pretty Wax fabrics online, on sites like Les Tissus du Chien Vert or on Etsy.
2. Traditional wooden furniture
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Bamiléké table with a sophisticated design or Sénoufo stool with pure lines, the natural wood furniture remains a safe bet of African vintage. Whether you decide to use one or more, this key element will give a strong graphic personality to your decor as well as a chic and refined artisanal touch. To unearth nuggets of vintage African design, shop around or trust tasteful professionals who have done it for you: Maison Intègre , As'Art to name but a few.
Also remember to accentuate the Afro-vintage character of your finds by combining them with a noble African textile such as an old indigo Bogolan piece, or a Berber carpet. You will also get a nice set of textures.
3. Bet on a vintage wall
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The vintage poster is perfect for giving a retro feel to any room. Inspiring subjects, clean designs and bright, deep colors are details that will bring extra life to any room.
For a "collectible" style, dress your walls with Afro retro music vinyl covers (Afro Beat, Afro Retro Pop...). Designed by the most advanced artists of the time, it is possible to find them at specialized record stores, or on sites such as Ebay.
And if you have even more artistic nostalgia, opt for old African photography. You can get authentic prints of the magnificent black and white portraits of Seydou Keïta or Malick Sidibé from online galleries such as Artnet or la Photographie Galerie .
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