Character and a story are what perhaps most of modern homes are missing. In search of individuality, home owners and designers apply various ideas, and one of the most popular solutions is rocking a vintage piece of furniture. Integrating just one such piece of furniture will totally change the game bringing chic, charm and interest to the room and showing off some character. What to incorporate? Vintage chairs, sofas, side tables, desks or storage units like file and card cabinets. A vintage file or card cabinet isn’t just a piece for storage in home offices, it can fulfill many other functions and can be incorporated into many spaces, but first of all
How To Renovate A Vintage File Cabinet?
Renovating a vintage file piece isn’t that difficult and there are many tutorials you may use. Take a look at your interior and decide how you are going to change the file cabinet: will you paint or stain it? You may also go for differently painted drawers to make the cabinet look bolder. Adding casters will make it more mobile and adding tall legs will give it a more modern feel.
Entryway Console Tables
A vintage file cabinet is a perfect console table with plenty of storage for any entryway. Such a piece will instantly bring vintage charm and elegance to the space making it unique. Besides, you will get a lot of storage space, that’s certain.
A beautiful navy file cabinet as a console table and dresser for a small entryway, with a mirror with a gold frame and blooms.
A beautiful vintage light-stained card cbainet with vintage vases and an artwork is a lovely solution for a rustic or vintage space.
A dark-stained shabby chic card cabinet, a mirror and greenery on it adds vintage chic to the entryway and makes it refined.
A vintage file cabinet painted in graphite grey as a chic and unusual entryway console fo a rustic or vintage space.
A vintage stained file cabinet is a beautiful and chic solution for an entryway, with vintage books, posters and greenery.
A vintage stained file cabinet with a large mirror in a chic frame and some unusual decor will make your entryway wow.
Living Room Credenzas
A vintage file or card cabinet is a great console table, credenza and sideboard for any living room and dining room. The idea is the same: you get a lot of storage space and your living room gets a vintage and refined feel at the same time. Besides, you may style your file cabinet with greenery, air plants or blooms – it can work as a plant stand, and with some books, candles and artwork on top, too.
A beautiful chalkboard file cabinet on casters is a stylish storage unit that can be also styled with some greenery and art on top.
A dark-stained filing cabinet with vintage knobs is a stylish vintage and industrial piece of furniture to rock in your space.
A grey card cabinet styled with dried blooms is a lovely rustic and vintage decor and storage piece to try.
A light-stained card cabinet is a beautiful vintage storage unit, rustic vintage art over it and greenery in a bucket add interest to it.
A lovely light-filled space with elegant tan curtains, a light-stained card cabinet, a large mirror and some decor is beautiful.
A neutral file cabinet as a living room console table with lots of storage is a cool idea for a cottage space.
A renovated card cabinet on tall legs with various decor is a lovely soluton for a vintage or rustic entryway.
A renovated navy file cabinet with some lovely decor is a cool way to upcycle a piece and make your space cooler.
A rich-stained card cabinet on tall legs and with some lovely decor will be a nice idea for many living rooms and home offices.
A stained card cabinet with some decor and jars is a chic and cool storage unit that will bring character to the space.
A stained low filing cabinet on casters is a console table in your living room that provides storage and that you can style.
A vintage black card cabinet with an arched mirror, cloches with decor and some books is a beautiful idea for a vintage space.
A vintage dark-stained file cabinet used for storage and as a plant stand will be a lovely addition to a vintage, rustic or industrial interior.
A vintage grey card cabinet with potted plants, dried herbs and candles is a lovely plant stand and storage unit in one.
A vintage light-stained card cabinet is a stylish addiiton to any room, especially a home office, it will bring vintage elegance.
A vintage stained and painted card cabinet styled with greenery, with a sign and books is a cool and chic idea.
A vintage stained card cabinet as a storage unit and a plant stand is a lovely and cool idea for a vintage-infused space.
A vintage stained card catalogue on casters is a cool addition to a home office, it looks stylish and adds charm to the space.
A vintage stained file cabinet with table lamps, greenery, decor is a perfect solution for shabby chic and vintage spaces.
An emerald card cabinet with gold knobs is a beautiful vintage touch to your space, it will add both color and a vintage feel.
Other Ideas
How else can you use a vintage file cabinet? First of all, as a storage unit in a home office – that’s perhaps the most natural application of this piece throughout your home. Second, as a mobile kitchen island – place it on casters and add a countertop and voila! Third, as a nightstand or dresser in your bedroom. There are many more ways to use vintage file cabinets in homes, take a look at them below!
A gorgeous black vintage card cabinet with potted plants and vintage artwork will instantly turn your space in a refined vintage one.
A fab navy file cabinet with some decor is a nice storage space with its own character is a lovely idea for many spaces.
A grey file cabinet styled with air plants, books, art and some candleholders is a cool addition to a vintage space.
A large antique file cabinet got a thick white counter and became an amazing kitchen island.
A light-filled Scandinavian space with a dark card cabinet that is used instead of a usual dresser and a leather chair.
A light-stained card cabinet used as a storage unit and as a plant stand is a beautiful touch of vintage for any room.
A neutral home office with a stained desk, a white plywood chair, a couple of file cabinets for storage, table lamps is an elegant space.
A Scandinavian bedroom with a bed with neutral bedding, a table lamp and some plants, a green card cabinet as a storage unit.
A vintage industrial home office with a metal desk and a plywood chair, a black card cabinet for storage, a table lamp and some greenery.
A vintage stained card cabinet turned into a kitchen storage unit is a cool and creative way to upcycle an old unit.
A vintage working space with a stained card cabinet and a glass one on top, a vintage industrial desk and some stools.
A white Scandinavian space with a black and white gallery wall, a basket, a metal file cabinet as a storage unit and a printed rug.
A working space with a trestle desk, a blue chair and a blue file cabinet for storage, a memo board and a table lamp.
Vintage black and stained file and card cabinets are a perfect idea to make your home office ultimately stylish and timeless.