Vintage old Hollywood glamour decor is many things, and timeless and dramatic is top of the list. When people think about old Hollywood, they imagine the Jazz Age, the Great Gatsby, and Art Deco. And they are not wrong.
Old Hollywood glam decor blends the practical with the theatrical. So it is an equal fusion of subtle backdrops/foundations and exquisite finishings. Vintage Hollywood decor is a blend of mid-century modern and Art Deco.
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“Hollywood Regency, sometimes called Regency Moderne,
is a design style that describes both interior design and landscape
architecture characterized by the bold use of color
and contrast often with metallic
and glass accents meant to signify both opulence and comfort.”
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On that note, let me share 29 ideas that will transform your home or living area into Vintage Hollywood Glamour goodness.
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The paint job is the foundation of every interior decor. When done correctly and properly, every other part of the decoration fits and blends in flawlessly. Gearing towards the Art Deco side of vintage old Hollywood glamour decor, colors used to paint in vintage Hollywood decor should be gray, black, white, and/or cream.
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In the old Hollywood Regency style, this Art Deco color palette is very often combined with one statement color, such as:
· pink
· burgundy
· yellow
· emerald green
· red
· gold.
This way when you decorate with other extravagant pieces, there is no chaos, only unison.
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This type of chandelier is quite similar to the early English Glass chandelier. However, it still holds as much opulence as the English chandelier. The Hollywood Regency-style chandelier embodies Italian and Regency Moderne features.
These chandeliers are adorned with glass flowers, brass, Murano art glass, crystals, marbles, and even feather art. The defining element of the Hollywood Regency chandelier is its extravagant, artsy, and some might even say, poetic look.
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There can’t be Hollywood glam decor without the leading ladies of Hollywood. So why not decorate your home with a few brightly colored photos/paintings of some powerful ladies like Ava Gardner, Audrey Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, and others.
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Books are a big part of interior decor and retro glam home accessories. You don’t have to be a book lover to use them as decorations as the books are for aesthetic purposes only.
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You can either stack a set of four or even five books on Art Deco or Hollywood, horizontally or vertically on a coffee table. Journals can also be used in place of books and they can serve as a table for other statement pieces. Want a more affordable option? Go for a stack of gold and black faux coffee table books.
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If you want your home to pop with vintage old Hollywood glamour decor, your mantel or fireplace must be properly decorated.
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Think beautiful animal sculptures, like a lovely mini ivory elephant or horse, gold-framed mirrors, feather-adorned decor pieces like lights, stools, figurines, and so on.
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The wonderful thing about mantels is that they don’t need the company of a fireplace to make a stunning statement. Faux mantels are the way to go for those who don’t have a fireplace. Another plus is that there’s more room for decorating – place coffee table books, figurines, or a lamp on top, and use the inside for even more Regency Moderne decor.
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Some of the themes of vintage old Hollywood glamour decor are shiny and reflective. A mirrored dresser is two of those things and is perfect if you love staring at your reflection. Although a mirror dresser may not be very practical, it leans more towards the Art Deco side of the Hollywood Regency style.
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Though the organic form of the lotus flower is more reminiscent of the Art Nouveau movement, the iconic lotus lamp gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s. The soft glow of a lotus lamp will create a hazy ambient atmosphere in your old Hollywood glam-inspired home. Place a lotus floor lamp in a key part of the home to serve as a surefire conversation starter.
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What is vintage old Hollywood without exquisite, plush, and rich fabrics and textiles? Velvet seashell throw pillows for your living room furniture and bedroom are the key retro glam home accessories. These pillows contribute to and enhance the overall lushness of the old Hollywood glamour decor aesthetic.
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Feathers in dresses, headgear, and home accessories were a big part of vintage Hollywood, so it is only proper they feature in your vintage old Hollywood glamour decor. Try some bed/table side or tabletop feather-adorned lighting.
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Feather lamps often come in white but for extra pizzazz, you should definitely invest in other colors.
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Cutlery is a vital retro glam home accessory. You can go for a gold-plated or silver-plated flatware set. These create a refined table experience and of course, add a touch of opulence!
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Crystal decanter drinkware gives off class and royalty. Boring old and simple drinkware had no place in vintage old Hollywood glamour, and by virtue of that, they have no place in your vintage Hollywood-themed home.
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Speaking of cocktails and alcoholic beverages, there’s no Hollywood glam without a bar cart. Find a two-tiered bar cart a adorned with elegant metalwork and mirrored surfaces for some classic Hollywood decor refinement.
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Vintage Old Hollywood Glamour Decor is nothing without the extravagant touch of shiny and reflective surfaces and finishes. So when picking out your furniture, always go for those with metallic or gold finishes to add that shine. They should have metallic handles, legs, or rims.
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You can’t do vintage glamour without a sunburst mirror, it is simply impossible. Placed over a dresser, mantel, or just a plain wall, this quintessential Hollywood Regency decor element cannot be overlooked.
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Gilded chairs are a must in vintage old Hollywood glamour decor. They bring the perfect level of magnificence into the home.
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As I said, the Hollywood Regency style is all around glitter and shine. So throw away that opaque table and replace it with a mirrored one.
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Vanity sets are one of the ultimate Retro glam home accessories. These luxurious sets, often adorned with ornate details, mirrored surfaces, and intricate designs, were essential elements in the boudoirs of Hollywood stars.
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Vanity sets not only served as functional spaces for grooming but also doubled as glamorous focal points in the overall aesthetic. The inclusion of lavish vanity sets in Old Hollywood decor reflected the era’s opulence, and so your Hollywood home needs one.
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Vibrant-colored rugs will always have a place in Hollywood Regency decor. The best part is that they come in a variety of styles, from boho to faded, Arabian-style, Persian, Turkish, you name it. Each room (including the bathroom) can have its own vintage rug.
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Vintage-style movie posters, vintage cameras, old film reels and other similar collectibles should be placed graciously around your home. You can display them on side tables, coffee tables, and dressers.
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You can pick any type of metal wall art, be it a flower, leaves on a branch, a human silhouette, or even abstract art. As long as it’s gilded, any design goes.
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Inspired by the Roaring Twenties and F. Scott’s Fitzgerald’s timeless classic, a Gatsby-inspired wallpaper is bound to bring opulence to any interior. This wallpaper is peak Hollywood Regency style and when blended properly with other home accessories, it is simply breathtaking. The Gatsby wallpaper can fill only a single statement wall or the entire room.
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Cheetah, zebra, leopard print, and lots of other animal prints are characteristic elements of the old Hollywood Regency decor style. Mix and match different patterns using various textures and pieces of furniture. Go for animal-print upholstery on armchairs, footstools, ottomans, but also as bold patterns on rugs and pillowcases.
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To add a level of opulence worthy of Regency Moderne decor, go for a tufted ottoman with tassels. Ottomans can serve as footrests or coffee tables accessorized with gilded trays.
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A beautiful, gilded, and intricately designed Art Deco room divider is bound to elevate and usher in that Hollywood Regency feel. Use a 1920s Gatsby-inspired screen as a decoration piece or to actually section off an area in the home, such as the wardrobe.
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Placed strategically around the room, gilded vases provide an amazing gold accent that further improves the grandeur of a room already filled with vintage Hollywood beauty. A gold-tone vase with a bouquet of ostrich feathers in white, pink, or gray can adorn the coffee table, dining table, dresser, end table, entryway, mantel, or just about any other spot in the home.
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Alongside the fancy ottomans are velvet armchairs which complement and enhance the expensive and classy vibe of a vintage Hollywood home. In the case of old Hollywood glam decor, it’s better if the chairs actually do match (as opposed to other decorating styles such as vintage farmhouse, for example). These could be Baroque-style velvet armchairs or the iconic Art Deco scalloped chairs. Pick a bold color to go with the palette mentioned in point 1 and look for velvet armchairs in that color.
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Another piece of vintage Hollywood magnificence is mirrored trays. These trays were a major hit in early cinema, and they would certainly make a hit in your home.
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Tufted velvet became synonymous with vintage Hollywood Regency decor during the mid-20th century, when designers like William Haines and Dorothy Draper popularized lavish interiors characterized by bold colors and sumptuous textures. This luxurious fabric was often featured on statement pieces such as sofas, chairs, and headboards. So an element of tufted velvet is essential to achieving that old Hollywood glamour vibe.
Hollywood glam style is a decor that fuses the golden age of Hollywood and its defining elements along with mid-century home decor. Hollywood glam decor style is a play on mid-century modern and Art Deco that is tied together by the essence of old Hollywood.
Old Hollywood glam is characterized by its rather extravagant and majestic style. So keeping that in mind, when you think Hollywood glam, think of The Great Gatsby, gilded furniture, mirrored and reflective surfaces, feathers, intricate and plush fabrics, gold, sequins and old Hollywood icons/collectibles.
The color palette for Hollywood Glam decor is calm and rich colors like grey, silver, cream, black, cream, gold, and white. Hollywood glam uses these colors in combination with one bold color like pink, red, burgundy, or purple to set the pace for the other exuberant elements that are going to tie together the decor.
Vintage old Hollywood glamour decor is a timeless and classy style that is marked by its grandeur and extravagance. It is perfect for anyone who loves the mid-century decorating style and the Art Deco aesthetic, as it fuses the two quite beautifully. I hope that the above decorating tips helped those interested in incorporating old Hollywood glamour into their homes.
