Deciding on the right sideboard to match your home’s aesthetic can be a daunting commitment. This article aims to take away some of that stress and help you discover if a painted retro sideboard is the right choice for you. This article will explain:
- What painted retro sideboards are
- Where and why they look great
- Why buying them up-cycled is better than buying new
WHAT ARE PAINTED RETRO SIDEBOARDS?
To answer this question, we must first understand what is meant by the word retro. Retro is a term that refers to the art deco styles from the 1940’s to the 1980’s where interior design saw a revelation in new ideas. During this time, mass production was utilised, thus lowering costs of furniture. This allowed people to more freely express themselves through their home’s interior design rather than only being able to afford the bare essentials. People were drawn to original and innovative designs and colours which gave homes more character and individuality. Sideboards offer extra surface space and storage as well as being a helpful piece of furniture to tie a room together.
WHERE AND WHY THEY LOOK GREAT
Vintage and retro styles have seen an increase in popularity over the past few years, with nostalgic overtones in both fashion and interior design. Because of this it is easy to think that retro furniture is simply a trend and a painted retro sideboard would only suit one kind of aesthetic, but this isn’t true. A painted retro sideboard could come in any number of shapes and sizes, fitting into many different styles of interior design. A painted retro sideboard could be large or small, bright or muted, eye-catching or simply a quite addition to a room, which makes them accommodating to all tastes and preferences.
Typically, a sideboard is found in the dining room to store crockery and tableware. However they don’t look out of place in any number of rooms, especially if one uses a painted retro sideboard. The unique designs that can be found on a painted retro sideboard allow this piece of furniture to fulfil more of an aesthetic role rather than being a simple storage unit, however remaining as a very handy extra piece of storage as well. They can add a splash of colour to a neutral room, or provide an interesting and unique aspect to a room in a time where modern architecture tends to be very uniform.
WHY BUYING THEM UP-CYCLED IS BETTER THAN BUYING NEW
Buying a sideboard new comes with many drawbacks, both the expected and unexpected. Not only do modern choices tend to be more generic, offering little in the way of personal expression, the production and distribution is often done with very little regard to environmental impact. Buying a painted retro sideboard that has been up-cycled means that you can have the peace of mind that your new sideboard has been chosen with environmental conscience whilst also providing a one of a kind design that will be unique to your home.