There’s a place in every home for decorating with vintage busts. Busts are sculptures of the head, neck and sometimes the shoulders of a person, usually on a pedestal or a plinth. Made of stone, metal, plaster, resin or anything else you can chisel or mold, busts range in size from needing two people to lift them to small enough to hide in a book shelf. They’re easy to find online and at vintage stores, flea markets and estate sales.
How you use vintage busts depends on your decorating personality. Which bust type are you?
The Traditionalist Bust
There is no way to write a post about decorating with vintage busts and not start at the mantel. The mantel is the natural home of a classic bust. Whether used to create asymmetrical balance or symmetry, busts are entirely in their element in groupings. Move them around to accommodate seasonal decor.
The Eclectic Bust
Time-Worn Interiors nestles busts on shelves with eclectic natural pieces and the contrast couldn’t be more fabulous. The classical elements combine with the shells, antlers, sponges and other vintage decor to make a decorative display with depth and character.
The Irreverent Bust
Dress for success bust on a side table from Lonny.com. Having a vintage bust fill the role as your irreverent imaginary friend who is ready for anything is always good. Juxtaposing a classical form with chapeau and a scarf is decorating wit at it’s finest–a nod and wink to whimsy and irreverence. It’s adding a touch that let’s everyone know your decorating that matches your personality. Decorating with vintage busts is a great way to add your own style.
The Functional Bust
A View Along the Way brought bust form and function to her vanity. Have neck will accessorize. A vintage bust on the vanity if a brilliant way to showcase beautiful necklaces. Less inclined towards bling? A vintage bust on the table by the door is an excellent way to never forget your work lanyard.
The Verdant Bust
Head planters are classic, as highlighted by This Old House. Old stone, cement and terra-cotta head planters filled with plants succulent or plants leafy and long add personality to every garden. Low water succulents make it easy to maintain a lush head of leaves if you’re not the most attentive gardener. And there’s no rule they have to live outside.
The DIY Bust
This may be a post about decorating with vintage busts, we’re also fans of DIY. This is a pretty cool DIY tutorial for making a head by slush pouring concrete, from Made by Barb .
