Step into a world of refined taste and understated luxury with these 28 timeless Old Money home decor ideas.
Inspired by heritage interiors and classic design principles, this collection highlights rich textures, antique furnishings, elegant color palettes, and sophisticated details that never go out of style.
Whether you’re decorating a grand estate or adding subtle touches of tradition to a modern space, these ideas will help you create a home that exudes grace, charm, and quiet opulence.
Mix-and-Match Prints. Preferably Plaids, Stripes, and Florals
To achieve old money style, you’ll want to mix and match prints like you have a decorator on speed dial.
The look is grounded in traditional prints, like plaid, stripes, florals, toiles and chinoiserie.
Varying scales (one small, one medium, and one large) will allow each print to have its moment without creating a space that looks too busy.
Trade Your HomeGoods Haul for Facebook Marketplace Finds
This is really my number one piece of advice for anyone who wants to upgrade the look of their home: Stop buying fake furniture.
Fake furniture is the trendy stuff that’s made from MDF and costs under $300.
It’s usually found at places like HomeGoods and Wayfair. (That’s not to say that you shouldn’t shop at HomeGoods and Wayfair and the like for things like decor, or lighting, or area rugs. Just avoid the cheap, fast-furniture.)
Display Collections
Collections are another way to create an old money aesthetic in your home.
If you love something, take a cue from the Mayflower crowd and don’t just buy one of ’em. Buy a whole bunch. And display them all together.
Château Grandeur: A Timeless Old Money Salon
The Château Grandeur living room is an ode to European aristocracy—where history, elegance, and a quiet sense of power converge. This space is not simply designed; it is inherited, a reflection of generations who understood the art of living well.
Rich, deep-hued velvet armchairs trimmed with gold fringe form an intimate conversational circle around an antique wooden table, their warmth contrasting with the cool sophistication of the marble flooring. The towering, patinated mirror above the ornate stone fireplace adds a sense of grandeur, reflecting the room’s rich textures—aged wallpaper, intricate moldings, and the warm glow of candlelight bouncing off polished surfaces.
A towering armoire, a statement of old-world craftsmanship, anchors the room in a time when furniture was built to last centuries, not seasons. The heavy draped curtains, with their decadent folds and tassel details, frame the French doors, hinting at a terrace beyond—a place where whispered discussions of legacy and luxury continue. This is a space for contemplation, for stories passed down over centuries, where refinement is not just a choice but an intrinsic way of life.
Natural Light
Rich folks love their big windows. I mean, why wouldn’t they?
Natural light is free and it makes everything look better.
If you’ve got big windows, show ’em off!
Skip the heavy curtains and go for sheer drapes instead.
Bay windows are like the jackpot of natural light.
If you’re lucky enough to have one, make it the star of the room.
Set up a cozy reading nook there with a plush chair and some throw pillows.
HALLWAY / ENTRYWAY DECOR
Looking for some new ideas for your entryway decor? This one is an amazing option.
Get an entryway table that is deep and rich in color like dark cherry. In a lot of old homes, that seems to be something they have in common.
Place faux greenery, tabletop lamps, books, and pictures on the table for decor. Adding mirrors and pictures on your walls is a great way to create an inviting and welcoming home!
BATHROOM DECOR
This bathroom is the literal definition of classy. I mean how can it be this gorgeous and clean?! This stunning bathroom incorporates the use of wall sconces again which are brass just like the double mirrors.
That’s another common theme I’m finding in these old-money decor ideas, they all incorporate brass in one way or another.
Add some flowers to brighten up the place and place matching hand soap and lotion to create a beautiful bathroom countertop.
CREATE WALL ART GALLERY
I love creating wall art galleries all throughout my home. It’s such a nice and easy way to fill up the empty wall space and it works for all size homes.
You can buy brass picture frames and just insert the aesthetic art or pictures of yourself, family, and friends there to hang up.
OLD MONEY DECOR HALLWAY
If you have a lot of hallway space in your home, consider adding a few pictures here and there. I also love the gorgeous wood paneling in this design.
You can add wood paneling for a timeless and luxurious look. This is also a fantastic way to add decor or fill up empty wall space instead of just leaving the walls plain.
CORNER DECOR
If you have a corner in your home that you want to decorate and make use of but don’t know how or where to begin, this is a great idea!
Get a small table and decorate it as you would an entryway table. For example, place things like candles, books, plants, and tabletop lamps to create a stunning little corner.
If you have limited space, this can also work as an entryway or bedside table.
ADD WALLPAPER
Bring back wallpaper in your homes! Old money home decor uses lots of wallpaper in different colors and designs.
I recommend adding wallpaper to places like the bathroom, mudroom, or maybe even the office. Floral, stripes, and plaid are a few of the most common wallpapers used when trying to achieve the old-money aesthetic.
LUXURIOUS BEDROOM
OMG! Can you just imagine how it would feel to sleep in this bed after a long and tiring day? I love everything about this bedroom idea.
When choosing which bedsheets you want for your bedroom, consider fabrics like silk, satin, and velvet as they look and feel more luxurious. Side note, sleeping on silk or satin pillowcases is actually really good for your hair.
CONSOLE TABLE DECOR
Use a console table to show off some of your home decor and personality. They are also great for small spaces and storage.
Place a couple of lamps, greenery, and pictures to create a simple yet cute old money console table. You can also add a few more wall art to fill up the space.
BATHROOM CABINET
Another way of incorporating old money style in your home is by replacing the bathroom cabinets. Consider going for something like dark cherry to create a vintage style.
You can also add a few paintings or pictures to the wall, add wall sconces, and replace the mirror to coordinate with the cabinet.
SIMPLE BATHROOM DECOR
If you’re not a fan of the dark, vintage style of the old money home decor, then this may be a better fit for you.
It has minimal decor and the wall is a gorgeous green color which is one of the most common colors for the old-money style.
Incorporate a few wall pictures and place a tray with candles and plants on your bathroom countertop or the tank.
BAR CART
I love the idea of using a bar cart to add decor. Get a brass bar cart from Target or Amazon and place things like candle sticks, music turntables, and other various items that look like old money style.
You can also place a few beverages on there since it is a bar cart (lol).
GORGEOUS ENTRYWAY
This is one of the best old-money home decor ideas I’ve seen. If you’ve ever watched movies or shows that take place in maybe the 1900s or 1800s, they always have a wall similar to this.
You can recreate this by gathering a bunch of pictures that have brass or dark frames around them to hang up.
Keep a cute little straw seat under the console table so you can sit down while putting your shoes on in the morning.
LOUNGE CHAIR
This would look amazing by the window. If you have space near a window or a corner in your home, place a cute lounge chair and small table to create a spot where you can relax.
I love reading books (a big fan of SJM), so that’s probably what I would do in this chair all day long!
LUX CLOSET
Oh to have this closet. I would never come out of there! If you have a closet similar to this or are remodeling, consider adding designs to your ceiling.
I don’t know if it’s just me, but I think having designs on there makes it even more luxurious. You can also add chandeliers and a large brass mirror on top of your dresser to create some old-money style.
DARK OFFICE SPACE
If you have an office space in your home, one of the ways to emulate the old money aesthetic is by painting your cabinets and drawers a dark, vintage color like black or dark cherry.
Add a few faux plants and greenery to brighten up the place, get a brass lamp, and we cannot forget candles so the room always smells nice and fresh!
DINING TABLE SETTING
This is another very easy way to achieve the old-money aesthetic in your home. Create a gorgeous dining table setting by incorporating antique china plates.
You can get these off of Etsy. Some are really affordable and others are quite expensive, so it all depends on what your budget is and what kind of china you want.