Using Vintage Pinup Photos to Decorate!
Vintage pinup photos from the 1930s and 1940s, by such artists as Gil Elvgren, are classy and glamorous. Here are just a few ways to decorate your home with vintage pinup photos.
Ways to Decorate With Vintage Pinup Photos #1: Framed Photos
Finding copies of vintage pinup photos are generally pretty easy to do. Do a quick online search or look in a poster shop, and you are bound to find at least one of these types of art. Find old or cheap photo frames at flea markets of craft stores, and insert several different copies of
these photos. Hang several on a single wall for a look that is not only hodgepodge vintage, but seamlessly tied together as well.
Ways to Decorate With Vintage Pinup Photos #2: Collage Tables
If you have an old coffee table, desk, or dining room table you wish to spruce up adding a collage of vintage pinup photos to the top is easy. Find several that you enjoy and have them laser printed on cardstock. Repaint the table as desired, and then decoupage the photos to the top of the table. Cover the tabletop with seven to eight coats of heavy duty polyurethane sealant before using.
Ways to Decorate With Vintage Pinup Photos #3: In Bathrooms
Bathrooms are an easy choice when deciding where to decorate with vintage pinup photos. A bathroom’s small space gives the photos a defined, almost theme-like look. When decorating in a bathroom, you can simply hang photos on the wall or go a bit further. Decoupage a few photos on a plain wood mirror frame and seal with polyurethane sealant. Hang the mirror in place of where your existing mirror is.
Ways to Decorate With Vintage Pinup Photos #4: In Bedrooms
The vintage pinup look has become, over the years, a very sassy feminine style. Thus, using vintage pinup photos in a bedroom is also a great idea. Pair the photos with prints such as leopard and zebra, for a “female with sass” look. Use simple black frames, which will contrast with the bright colorings of the vintage pinup photos.
Artists To Look For
While Gil Elvgren is classified as the “father of vintage pinup”, other artists definitely ruled the era. Al Moore, Joyce Ballantyne, Varga, and many others did a fantastic job at their craft.
A quick online search Pin Up artists
for these artists can yield copies of their photos for sale. Find which artist you favor before you begin your decorating.