Bedrooms can be decorated and designed in nearly any style—from boho to French farmhouse to minimalist. But sometimes, what's worked before is best. In those cases, add a little vintage style to your bedroom—it's easy to do, and it's easy to make uniquely you.

Vintage style can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people (and that's okay!) So, to help you decide what vintage style will look like in your bedroom, we've rounded up a few of our favorite vintage bedroom ideas. Keep reading to make your bedroom a historic and relaxing retreat.

01 Take Your Cue From Windows

If you're lucky enough to live in a historic home, you may have a few equally historic windows installed too (bonus points for leaded or stained glass). So, when it comes to designing your bedroom, take inspiration from its windows. This can mean making them the centerpiece of your vintage bedroom, or using its colors or patterns elsewhere in your space.

02 Use Wide Wall Paneling

Wall paneling lover? Don't worry, you can still make it work on your wall. For a vintage look that's more 1880s than 1980s, use wide wall panels, not narrow ones. A paneled wall is also an easy choice for a statement wall— but paint it a distinctly vintage hue, like the sage green House Nine Design used in the bedroom above.

03 Add Bright Colors

It's important to remember that vintage style doesn't equal boring color. Bright and bold color has a home in many a vintage bedroom, especially mid century-esque ones. But to make an unusual color pairing work best, look for a vintage piece with a bold color and use it as the color palette of your space.

04 Use Shiplap

Shiplap has become something of a 21st century classic in many American homes, and this do-it-all wall-covering can give your bedroom a vintage touch too. For the best effect, install it on the ceiling—shiplap on the wall can give a room a farmhouse touch, rather than a vintage one.

05 Hang a Chandelier

Linen Chandelier-Fransen, Poiret, 6-Light Floral Textured Pendant Chandelier for Bedroom, Kitchen

Sure, you don't really need a chandelier in the bedroom. But don't you want one? A chandelier provides plenty of luxury and elegance to any space, the bedroom included. For a vintage look, try to source an antique chandelier. But to make sure your bedroom doesn't look too gaudy, keep the chandelier the focus of the room and have other elements look more toned-down.

06 Add Distressed Furniture

Mid Century White Linen Wall Sconce, Vintage Brass Wall Lamp, Wall Light for Bedroom, Hallway, Living Room, Porch, Farmhouse

Looking for an easy furniture add-in that can give your bedroom a vintage look? Look for furniture with a distressed look, like the nightstands above in the space from Finding Lovely. Distressed furniture can either be bought new

07 Have Fun With Built-ins

Built-ins are a classic feature in many historic homes, especially ones built before the mid-century. If you don't already have built-ins in your bedroom, they're a great thing to add. A built-in bookshelf or window seat will often do the trick, but if you want to go all-in, consider built-in bunk beds, like the bedroom above from Becca Interiors.

08 Add Brass Lighting Fixtures

Looking for a lighting pick with an easy vintage feel? Install some brass (or brass finish) lighting fixtures. These weathered golden additions give a bedroom some character and are a great subtle accent to add if you don't want your space to feel too vintage.