As I told you a couple weeks ago when I introduced this series, it has taken me a long time to really figure out what style(s) I truly love.
At my old farmhouse, that I talked about here, my style was 100% shabby chic. It went with the house, and at that time I loved it.
When Grunt Labor and I moved in together, he was definitely not the shabby chic type and we ended up with more of a modern-casual home. We even went to a big furniture chain and bought an entire new bedroom suit (I cringe thinking of it now) that we both thought we loved.
Less than a year later, we sold it.
Our current home, the beloved rancher, has been the house that has taught me what my style truly is – not to say it won’t change a little over time.
It always does.
My style is a mix of Vintage, Modern, and Rustic that somehow all work well together and allow me to keep those family heirlooms that tell a story.
Here’s my Vintage Modern Rustic Living Room where we spend most of our time. Quite a few things have changed since the last home tour.
Let’s start with the whole room…
The gallery wall contains a mish-mash of items that I either made, found at thrift stores, or were handed down. The antlers bring in the rustic vibe to the wall, while the racquet lends a vintage vibe. There are modern touches with the clean lines of photo frames and the navy and white striped pattern on the easy change photo display.
Fun fact about the antlers: They were given to me by Stan the Man, who was a guy I used to teach with. He heard I wanted antlers, so he brought me this set that his dog had drug into the yard (I live in the south – this happens all the time). They still had the skin attached. I jumped up and down for joy and then began googling how I could clean them up. The answer: boil them. I boiled. I’ll let you get a mental image of that for a moment…….
Adventure, indeed.
I am pretty much over-the-top smitten with this pistachio bust of David that Grunt Labor got me for Christmas from this Etsy store. Well played, Grunt Labor, well played.
The bust is a fun modern twist on a classic vintage piece.
The gold side table was a Target find. I stalked it from the time they had it in stores, until it went on clearance. I ended up getting it for about $40. It is perfect for moving to the side of the couch or in front of it for easy access to drinks. It’s a modern contrast to our other side table in the room that is vintage.
The plaid blanket on the couch is another Target find that softens the leather couch and adds some rustic-ness to the space.
If you remember in my previous home tour, I had two of those modern wingback chairs from Ikea. Grunt Labor decided he needed his man cave recliner in the living room.
Don’t tell him, but I really like having the two different chairs in the space.
I nabbed the vintage black leather chair for $30 at an estate sale. The faux sheepskin softens the look and brings it a bit more into this century.
I just made the cowhide rug with leftover material from my DIY cowhide lampshade – tutorial on the rug coming soon!
The rustic crate to the left of the modern wingback doubles as a toy box. Those comfy quilts are hiding a whole lot of crazy – we all have our secrets!
The side table was given to me by my next door neighbor. At first, I was going to paint it, but I am really starting to love that vintage-y wood stain.
And cotton is my favorite alternative to fresh flowers… and another little rustic touch.
And totally moving backwards and out of order in the room, is my entryway.
There are more rustic touches here (ahem, the deer head obviously) than in other parts of the house. But, the glittery gold feathers and vintage wall mirrors help to balance them out.
As well as another faux sheepskin on the burlap entry bench.
What do you think? Do you have any Vintage Modern Rustic style in your home?
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You can also see my updated entryway, complete with a navy accent wall here.
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Vintage Modern Rustic is how I would describe my home, too. It’s the best of both worlds because you can kind of incorporate anything, but it never gets over the top–it just creates a fun mix. Loving that gold Target table, the marble table w/ the bust and your pillows. I may need a little bit of time to get over your antler story however… 😉
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Oh, I’m sorry, Angela! Cleaning those antlers was definitely an adventure! I think vintage modern rustic is the best of both worlds too – so much room to play!
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!! You are so right! Everything works together so perfectly!! There’s not one thing I don’t love about this space!! 🙂
Thanks, Melissa! You are too sweet!
Love your style – I may call mine that too – with a few more words thrown in for good measure!
P.S. We all have a scary crate or other container where we shove our clutter – if you come over, open the closet door at your own risk!
Kelly
hahahaha, Kelly! So glad someone else has the scary space too! Thanks, gal!
Such a great mix! There was a time that I longed to be able to go to a furniture store and buy an entire matching furniture suite for our bedroom, but I am so thankful that we never went that route! Instead I am loving having my grandmother’s furniture (that I painted) mixed with our iron bed (that I am currently gold-leafing!) There is so much more character and feeling in a good mix! Beautiful! Melissa
You, Melissa, are a smart gal for not going the furniture store route – I still kick myself when I think about it!
I absolutely love your style. My fave piece has to be the bust, with the necklaces around it.
Thanks, Dee! I LOVE that bust – its one of my new favorite things!
Nice style, Jenna! My husband would LOVE for me to have a deer head attatched to our wall! For now, he keeps his game momentos in the garage..
Thanks, gal! Funny enough, my husband isn’t a huge fan of the buck head – he deals though!
i love your home it has so much personality and is dam fine looking too xx
Thank you, Chris!
Thank you so much for putting this together ! I really enjoyed visiting your home and the other’s and seeing all the various styles that makes us all so unique. Can’t wait to see the rest of the homes tomorrow.
Thank you for joining in, Lucy! It has been fab having you!
ok all the homes today all have somethings i like can’t wait to see the rest xx
That’s awesome to hear, Chris! That’s exactly what we want our readers to say!
Um, amazing! I love how your living room has totally come together. You have a great eye darling!! Sharing on my FB page today 😉
Hugs,
J.
Thank you, Jamie!
Your home is beautiful – and the pops of green are perfect! Such a great idea for a series- thanks so much for including me! Take care, Laura
Thanks, Laura! I am thrilled that you joined in!
Jenna, I love your style and the way you blended rustic with modern and vintage! That’s not an easy order and you did it beautifully 🙂 I could definitely use a new rug, thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Thanks, Katie!! Good luck on the giveaway!
Too Funny! My Sister and Brother-in-law Process Deer for Family and Friends and when I asked for antlers (You would have thought I was asking for their First born…Lol They Don’t Like to give them up) I was given full on Deer head and told to boil it..Yuck..We live in a somewhat of a Wooded Area , So I put them outside and Nature took care of them..about 2 weeks…Just had to Share. I Love Your Blog and Your Home is Dreamy…Thank-You for all the inspiration!
That is too funny, Cindy!!!!! Some people are very stingy with their antlers! hahahahaha! I wish I could have let nature take care of mine, but I’m sure the neighbors wouldn’t have appreciated that!
This is my first visit. I love your style. Wow, the deer head sure has an interesting pattern on his mouth. Yes, I too love mixing vintage, modern and rustic. I’m sure I’ll visit here more often. I love your honest conversational writing style. I’ve already read a few of your posts and your writing drew me in. You’re not only great at designing your space, you’re an excellent story teller!
Sandy, that is such a wonderful compliment to receive! I try very hard to not make my writing boring and tell more of a story as I’m talking about decorating! You made my day! I can’t wait to hear from you more!
Your living room is gorgeous, Jenna! Love your style! Thanks so much for sharing!
~Abby =)
Thanks, Abby!
I love your living room, there are so many great touches… like the deer antlers and head, love those! And the faux sheepskins, where did you get those, I would love to have some!
Tania
Thanks, Tania! The faux sheepskin came from IKEA. They are fab~
I love your vintage modern rustic style Jenna- it is so warm and feels so collected. Beautiful.
Thank you, Krista! It is definitely collected!
Enjoy seeing your style and how you decorate. Thanks for linking to TTF this week.
Thanks so much!
I love your style, Jenna! You have a great eye for mixing pieces!
Sometimes, Emily! Sometimes it turns into a complete hot mess! haha!
You have a beautiful home…and your photography skills ROCK too.
Oh, Doris, you have just made my day! I am always trying to improve my photography!!! Thanks, gal!
I absolutely love the rug, curtains and pillows and all the bold patterns you chose! I think my style has changed over the years. I used to love the country chic look and now I’m not as crazy about it. Love your living room and all the personality in there!
Thanks, Carrie! I used to love Shabby Chic / Country Chic as well, and that has definitely changed now! I think most of us will always have an evolving style!
Hi! I really love your style! I own an online home decor boutique with a lot of vintage and antique collectibles I thought would be worth sharing with you! Please check it out and let me know if there is a chance you’d be interested in working together to feature a sale on our website.
I stumbled upon your blog and LOVE your cool vintage/ modern decor and fell in love with your writing style too 🙂 Add this faithful reader to your list! If you don’t mind my asking, I’d love to know where you found the beautiful curtains in your living room. Thanks!!
Thanks so much for an awesome comment / compliment!!! I’m thrilled you found me! My living room curtains came from Target! I’ve had them for nearly two years, but the last time I checked, they still carried them!