One of the biggest trends that will dominate 2023 is the “Hipstoric Home.” What’s “hipstoric”? An easy definition is a blending of vintage and modern styles. “In 2023, people will find new ways to honor old stuff in their homes,” writes the editorial team at Pinterest Predicts. “Thanks to the [baby] boomers and Gen X driving these trends, antiques have never looked so chic.”
It’s easy to achieve a vintage look by incorporating antique furniture and accessories. “However, when using these pieces, the excessive use of furniture and ornaments can create a density and crowd that prevents modernity,” points out Rethinking the Future.
At your next event, why not opt for an event space design that matches trending home decor? Events are shifting to focus on providing opportunities for networking, so a feeling of physical comfort is key to making attendees feel at ease when having conversations.
“The trend that stands out to us the most is that many of our event clients are transitioning their keynote and plenary session seating from rows of chairs with tables to a set-up that resembles a living room, with comfortable lounge chairs and couches,” notes Tori Soper of Tori Soper Photography. She says that “for attendees, it surely seems like a more comfortable and appealing experience.”
Taking advantage of this trendy design aesthetic gives your event a sense of familiarity and style. It’s easier to achieve than you think. In this article, we’ll explain how.
Bring Vintage to a Modern Space with Woods and Natural Elements
When you think of “vintage,” older furniture probably comes to mind — maybe something that your parents or grandparents owned. That association makes sense because woods and other natural elements are associated with vintage designs.
“Since the vintage style consists of old elements, it comes up with more natural materials,” Rethinking the Future points out. “Wood, natural stone types (such as marble) and forged elements, and natural fabrics are examples of vintage style materials.”
It’s easy to bring woods into your event space in subtle ways that still make an impact. Opt for end tables, cocktail tables, and even table lamps that incorporate elements of wood into the design of the room. You can even go with a full package like CORT’s Endless Low Back Curved Sofa Package which includes two wooden tables, a boxwood hedge, a curved sofa and chair, and a patterned rug. This package brings the best of both worlds into the space with wood and natural elements combined with modern furniture pieces.
Utilize Drapery to Modernize or Bring the Space Back in Time
Drapes and lighting are terrific tools that can transform the look and feel of your space. You can choose lighting and drapery to match the theme or the branding of your event.
When you’re considering drapery, think about the furniture and accessories you have already chosen for the space and determine if you want the space to feel more modern or more vintage. Using our example of the Endless Low Back Curved Sofa Package, which includes natural elements and a patterned rug, your drapery choice can help you modernize the space.
“Another modern trend to consider for your drapes in 2023 is integration with natural elements,” writes the team at Pipe and Drape Online. For example, choosing a white sheer drape is going to offer a lighter, airy feel compared to dark-colored velour drapes.
Another way to incorporate drapery is to start with your drape color and material and plan your furniture design around that selection. A forest green super velour drape can pair well with more modern furniture options like the Fairfax sofa. CORT offers an array of drape options, including customized drape options if your needs call for something specific.
Complete the Space by Incorporating Patterned Rugs
In many cases, event spaces are more modern, with the latest in architecture and flooring that’s newer and up-to-date. In places like these, you can use a patterned rug to bring a touch of vintage to the space.
“Decorating with a rug from a different design era is a simple and effective way to freshen up your modern decor,” recommends the SpaceWise blog. A rug with a distressed or worn look gives an area a “lived-in” feel.
“Combined with patterned and colorful carpets, the elegance and classic [look] of the wooden floor are the materials that make the space of the room ‘Vintage’ bold,” notes Rethinking the Future. A piece like the Nile Rug gives a vintage, distressed look combined with multiple colors that can work with various furniture options.
You may host your event in a space with an older feel, in which case you want furniture and accessories to brighten the space, and opting for carpets with modern patterns and colors can do just that. The Horizons Rug features a blue-gray pattern with a contemporary feel.
Sometimes, the perception of modern vs. vintage can vary from space to space and from event to event. Certain rugs can elicit visual interest no matter the complete look of the space. CORT’s Valencia Package includes the Morocco rug, which, with its neutral brown hues and a pop of orange, can make an older space look more modern or add a vintage vibe in a newer room.
Mix and Match Seating
Think about visiting a family member or friend who lives in an older home. Often, the furniture pieces are mixed and matched, and you can follow the same principle with your seating to create a modern-vintage blended space. “Especially as many current design trends are bringing back retro and Mid-Century Modern styles, mixing modern and antique furniture is easier than before,” suggests the SpaceWise blog.
Plush vintage chairs pair well with an angular modern couch, while a broad leather couch matches nicely with light minimalist chairs with exposed legs. One example of this technique is matching the Chandler Sofa and its bright color and soft texture with the clean, modern Madrid Chair to bring dimension and balance to a space. Another instance of this design practice includes pairing the austere Sterling Sofa with the whimsically funky Wagner Chair for a contrast of style and texture.
CORT’s Sterling Chandler Package offers a mix of vintage and modern looks in an all-in-one solution. This package incorporates classic and contemporary styles along with a modern, patterned rug and natural element accessories like wooden side tables and lamps, offset by a modern cocktail table.
Modern or Vintage or Both?
Creating a fusion of modern and vintage styles is easier than you might think, especially when you apply some simple principles. Incorporating wood and natural elements, utilizing drapery, featuring patterned rugs, and mixing and matching different types of seating can help you achieve this type of look.
CORT Events can help you make the vintage-modern look come to life at your next event with our impressive collection of furniture, decor, and accessories.
For the tools, expertise, and inspiration to help you meet your specific needs for planning events in 2023, check out what CORT Events has to offer.
