TV shows are visual comfort food, and not only because of the pretty faces and simplified lifestyles they feature but because of their cleverly designed sets that speak to us and invite us to join the characters in their romanticised lives. We can easily picture ourselves becoming part of the familiar crowd and laughing the night away as we enjoy binge-watching our favourite TV show.
Let’s find out what makes us fall so desperately in love with these spaces and then steal their best design aspects to recreate the look with the vintage gems found at Vinterior.
No other interior style lends itself to a marriage of eras and patterns as gracefully as global. Generously layered with antiques and worldly touches, this chic living room is ageless and very personal. See what we’ve found to recreate this timeless look.
How does someone so young have a such a discerning eye for celebrated vintage design and the vision to establish a business around it? Now based in Amsterdam, Eva told us all about the early days of Forest and how training in fashion ultimately lead her to furniture design.
If you find modern, minimalist bathrooms with fitted cabinets and neutral colour schemes lacking a spark, we have some great news for you! There is a wind of change in…
You won’t find a more beautiful location for the historical Ballynahinch Castle Hotel. One of Ireland’s finest luxury castles, it’s set in the heart of the 12 Bens Mountain range along the world famous Wild Atlantic Way. With stunning views of rivers, forests and mountains, it’s not hard to see why so many of the hotel’s visitors return on a regular basis to take in the surroundings.
Contemporary style diners certainly have their place in the annals of brilliant design, but we just feel that it’s hard to find such characterful places as those which bear echos of the past. Below are some hidden – or not so hidden! – vintage gems for eating and drinking across the country.
If you hope to find a statement chandelier but find that channeling Beauty and the Beast isn’t quite the home aesthetic you’re after, there’s no need to fret. Designers from the last century have generated some remarkable ideas around chandelier lighting. Read on!
Some objects like a clawfoot bathtub or an antique fireplace are forever in style, but when it comes to everything else, it’s roulette. Interior trends come and go in cycles and what used to be outdated can soon become new again.
And that’s exactly what happened with dark wood furniture.
Here’s why dark wood furniture deserves a rethink
Darker woods, whether natural or stained, are not always the obvious choice. Some may feel that dark wood is too austere or formal. This isn’t always the case! Wood is a wonderful, natural material to introduce into the home and its beauty lies in the limitless variety of tone and texture. An interior only starts to look bland when this tonality of woods is unvaried and all looks the same. Learn how to anchor the space with touches of darker wood here and there.
These unconventional colour combinations vary from mellow to spectacular… which one will you choose?
Green is undoubtedly a wonderful colour to let loose in your home and we could wax lyrical for a long time about the merits of this hallowed hue. We suspect however that you’ve already heard all about its calming, peaceful qualities, so… how about inviting some other colours to the party? Let’s get started.