Rooms we love
We love this room that was shared on Tumblr by “Room-temperature - who is about “sharing love of simple interior design from beautiful spaces.” Curated by Priscilla Shakur.
Indigo is in
Another popular trend is the use of indigo textiles in the home. We came upon some indigo fabric from Nigeria. It’s perfect against warm natural tones.
Bringing nature in
We have been following a popular trend where nature is brought indoors. Here are some simples ways we see it happening.
Repurposing
Definition: to change (something) so that it can be used for a different purpose. Here is a 1950’s wooden diving board repurposed and ready to be used as a snazzy bar, counter or store display.The diving board was found in Southern, Oregon and was restored and mounted on this beautiful steel frame by craftsman, Lonny, […]
Be Above the Trends
Just as you can find vintage pieces to compliment the current fashion trends, you can also use vintage to go against them. With vintage you find classics that have never gone out of style, or you can find off the wall pieces to set yourself apart from the mainstream.
Repurpose with purpose
Lonny, from Seek the Unique is a pro at repurposing old equipment into furniture. Here is a piece of equipment found at a machine auction in Oregon. The piece was originally used as an old landscaper’s toolbox. He considered making this into an upright cabinet, but decided on an entertainment console instead. Lonny first cleaned […]
Welcome Astoria Vintage Hardware
There is such a delightful collection of merchants at Grand Marketplace, which means every day is a shopper’s holiday. This week several new merchants are moving into their spaces - one of which is Astoria Vintage Hardware from Astoria, Oregon. Welcome owners, Paul Tuter and Becky Johnson who hauled their treasures all the way into town […]
Caution: don’t over- match
This article from Glo.com shares a tip about “over-matching” “Never buy your dining room table with the matching dining room chairs,” says Weaver. ” Buying sets suck the personality out of a room.” Mix and match styles to keep your home from looking like a catalogue. “Purchase your big-ticket item—like a sofa or bed—first, then […]
What’s cool for 2015 home decor?
Salon-style walls. Instead of displaying a few distinct pieces on a wall, the “salon style” trend features works from floor to ceiling and wall-to-wall. Think Parisian salon at the turn of the century. HGTV designer Taniya Nayak suggests using a common denominator for cohesiveness, such as the same mat, frame color, or subject matter. Before […]
