From roomier pieces like library cabinets down to a biscuit tin to squeeze in a corner, here are some innovative vintage solutions to help you generate some extra storage space at home.
Author: sophie salata
Coffee tables don’t just provide somewhere nice to enjoy your caffeine fix… in the modern home they meet many different needs. For some, coffee tables are stylish focal pieces around which the rest of the room is centred. For others, a coffee table might serve a more practical purpose such as holding magazines, somewhere to put your feet up, or the perfect place to style your favourite accessories! You should find a coffee table to meet your own specific needs, and luckily they come in all shapes, sizes and materials.
Tick tock, tick tock… In the digital 21st century we so rarely need a clock anymore. Instead, we’ve replaced them with screens! Screens are practical enough when it comes to keeping track of time, but they certainly lack the charm of the traditional clock. It’s easy to forget the fabulous intricacy behind clockwork mechanics, these pieces are a feat of brilliant design and craftsmanship.
What does the kitchen of your dreams look like? Perhaps it’s decked out in a glorious colourful hue or is a calming neutral space with lots of white. It goes without saying that we can’t resist a gorgeous historical kitchen, which of course isn’t complete without a rustic antique larder or a set of weathered deep pantry drawers…
Cary Jones is an enlivened interior designer based in New York. So far, she’s had an eclectic career working across industries from catering to film production but is now making…
Will Scandinavian chair icons ever go out of style? We doubt it. Timeless aesthetic and superior craftsmanship promise plenty more trips around the sun for these vintage, culture-shaping beauties, so we might as well do our homework and learn more about the most significant Scandinavian chair designs of all time.
Join us on the walk down the memory lane and get inspired!
What cultural cliches spring to mind when you think of the 1950s? It might something along the lines of Elvis Presley, A-line skirts, old school Hollywood, the Red Scare or,…
You are moving into a new place – or perhaps thinking your current home could do with a lick of inspiration. It’s easy to create a collection of stunning boards…
Can you guess which design we’re talking about? It’s the Togo Ligne Roset sofa, of course! This wonderfully wacky 1970s creation was a rapid departure from even the most unconventional of existing sofa designs at the time. If you’re not already familiar with the Togo, you certainly can’t forget it once it’s on your design radar.
Interior designer Joanne Burgess runs The Curious Home, which exists to provide an expert’s eye when it comes to sourcing salvaged and reclaimed materials for historical home renovations. Joanne’s multi-faceted approach to design has even equipped her with a knowledge of upholstery and she is known for breathing new life into one off pieces by covering them in bold prints!