Vintage Modern Design

Channel your inner design enthusiast with this vintage design, we've created a space that marries nostalgia with modern sophistication, curated with the utmost attention to detail. In this blog, we share a bathroom & kitchen that give us all the cozy, colorful feels! It's all about creating a sanctuary that tells your unique story while celebrating the beauty of timeless design. We know that you will love these two amazing spaces!!

Let's start with the showstopper: the mesmerizing retro botanical wallpaper. It's like bringing the beauty of nature indoors, with intricate patterns of blooming flowers and lush foliage that create an enchanting backdrop for your bathroom oasis. It's all about capturing the essence of the past and infusing it with a modern twist for an unforgettable visual experience.

Now, let's talk color. Imagine soft pastel pinks that exude a sense of elegance and femininity, perfectly complemented by shades of green that add a refreshing touch, like a lush garden oasis right in your bathroom. This harmonious color scheme sets the stage for a serene and inviting ambiance that will make every visit to your bathroom feel like a pampering retreat.

To elevate the vintage aesthetic, it's time to dive into the world of antique gold fixtures and accents. Think vintage-inspired lighting fixtures that cast a warm and flattering glow, and an intricately designed mirror to add a touch of artistry to the space. These timeless elements bring depth and character to your vintage-inspired sanctuary.

Remember, your home should be a reflection of who you are, and this vintage-inspired bathroom is your canvas to showcase your personal style. We love how fun the rust-colored penny tiles on the floor!

Creating a bathroom should not only leave a lasting impression on everyone who enters, it should also meet your functional needs. These gold details on the niche are so intentional and beautiful. This tub/shower combination is dripping with both style and function.

With a hand shower, you can enjoy the convenience of a detachable shower head that can be held in your hand. This is particularly useful for individuals with limited mobility or those who require assistance while showering. It allows for easier control and maneuverability, making it accessible for people of different ages and abilities.

This stylish brushed gold shower head pops against the thin shaker matte mint green tile. Perfection.

We love how fantastic this minty green door is and how it brings an unexpected bit of fun into the space. Our design theory is that if you love it, if it makes you happy, and if it works in your space then you should do it!!

Imagine stepping out of a soothing shower or indulging in a long, relaxing bath, and being greeted by the warmth and coziness of a towel fresh from the towel warmer. This exquisite addition not only provides a practical function but also adds a touch of indulgence to your daily routine. Wrap yourself in a soft, toasty towel as the gentle warmth embraces your body, creating a blissful moment of comfort and relaxation.

Now, let's not forget about the often overlooked yet essential floor vents. These subtle elements play a crucial role in maintaining the perfect balance of temperature and air circulation in your bathroom sanctuary. This beautifully crafted floor vents that seamlessly blend into the vintage aesthetic of this bathroom.

Next, let's turn our attention to the sink faucet—a small yet essential detail that can make a world of difference in your bathroom design. This faucet is inspired by the mid-century modern era, with elegant curves and simple details that exude timeless sophistication.

Step into a charming, retro-inspired kitchen that brings warmth, personality, and a pop of color into the heart of the home. This vintage-style kitchen blends classic elements with vibrant hues, offering a nostalgic yet fresh feel. Think cheerful pastels, bold primary colors, and quirky details that transport you back to the mid-century modern era, all while maintaining functionality for modern living.

The space features rich, forest-green lower cabinets complemented by soft white upper cabinets, creating a balanced yet striking contrast.  This vintage colorful kitchen is not just about style—it’s about creating a space that invites creativity, joy, and a little bit of whimsy.

We are obsessed with the pink on the walls! The homeowner was unsure of this bold choice, but once we got it on the walls, they were floored with the results. It’s a natural fit for this space and brings fun, and whimsy to the kitchen.

This floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinetry is the perfect addition to the kitchen. It is used for extra storage of bulky appliances and a coffee bar. In our kitchen designs, we love creating a space that feels special for morning coffee. It just helps create an intentional and peaceful rhythm for the homeowner.

A clean white quartz countertop extends to a cozy breakfast bar, perfect for casual seating. Gold hardware and light fixtures add a touch of sophistication, while the backsplash, in a subtle glossy subway tile, reflects light and enhances the kitchen’s openness. 

Open shelving in dark wood offers space for displaying decor, plants, and cookbooks, bringing in natural warmth and personality. The light blue stand mixer and matching cake stand add a pop of color, seamlessly tying into the kitchen’s fresh and vibrant feel.

Unique geometric floor tiles introduce visual interest and texture, coordinating beautifully with the green tones. Adding this tile, helped to give that fun and fresh feel to the space. The whites and grays in the tile play nicely with all the bright colors in the space.

Perfect for homeowners who want a space that’s as lively and unique as they are, this kitchen effortlessly balances retro appeal with contemporary needs, making it the ideal choice for anyone seeking a blend of old and new in their culinary haven.

Accent Walls: The Best Way to Add Depth to Your Design

Adding an accent wall can drastically elevate the design style in a space. Because it is just a single wall, it can be the easiest way to direct focus, create depth, and even take an "outside of the box" risk. Check out my favorite five accent wall ideas you can do!

1. Paint

This is by far the simplest and most cost effective. I am a huge fan of using highly saturated colors to create a statement when painting an accent wall. Challenge yourself to a bolder color and if you hate it, it's easy to change!

An accent wall doesn’t have to be those vertical spaces. Don’t forget about that fifth wall, the ceiling. By painting this kitchen’s ceiling, we were able to draw the eye all the way to the beautifully barrel vaulted feature.

I love how just the navy wall of this kid’s bedroom painted creates depth and allows lighter objects to pop.

2. Molding

Putting molding walls got a bad reputation when so many builders decided to put a single piece of molding around the room called a chair rail (literally one of my least favorite things). However, molding on a wall can look super sophisticated. From the traditional picture frame molding to the more contemporary box molding. 

A staircase can be a forgotten space which is why it is the perfect place to add molding to really punch up the design.

Taking a traditional molding and turning it into something special with this square geometric designed wall using molding.

3. Wallpaper

Yes, wallpaper is still in, in fact, it never left. I have used wallpaper in no less then 100% of my recent projects and with the endless possibilities of patterns and styles wallpaper can work for everyone. It really does make me overly excited. 

Sometimes just one wall is all you need for wallpaper. This creates the perfect layer for this grandmillennial office space.

The perfect teen girl’s wallpaper. It's bold and beautiful and it only needed on the feature wall.

4. Tile

I love a tile accent wall! I use them frequently in bathrooms, bars, and even in bedrooms and other spaces. There are some really amazing tiles that will wow you and create huge impacts in a home. 

Having fun with a wall of accent tile in a bathroom can bring so much style to your home.

An accent wall tile doesn’t have to mean the entire wall. In this design, we decided to only do it in the nook behind the bar. It helps draw the eye in and layers in the sex appeal.

Using tile that starts in a shower and continues beyond the normal boundaries makes this small bathroom feel grand. Use this to trick your eye and make your tighter spaces truly expand.

5. Wood

I tend to lean more towards the modern use of wood as an accent wall, but for clients who love that "farmhouse" style, you can also use reclaimed wood. 

Wood used in a more contemporary fashion to define this TV wall. This decorative wall with evenly spaced wooden slats for a sleek and contemporary look.

For this covered outdoor design, we wanted to add texture with a shou sugi ban accent wall. Shou sugi ban is a traditional Japanese method of preserving and weatherproofing wood by charring it with fire. The charred surface is then brushed and oiled to create a durable and attractive finish.

6. Living Wall

Creating a living wall as an accent is a unique and beautiful way to bring nature into your home. The result is a stunning and sustainable accent wall that adds life and color to any space.

Pretty in Pink, Black, & Gold Bedroom Design

This bedroom was designed for a sophisticated high school student who wanted to transform her outdated “tween” room into one that is fit for her next phase of life. I had been playing with the idea of mixing a modern soft pink with a bolder black for a while and when this project presented itself I knew I had to implement the design.

Our goal was to create a space that felt grounded in its femininity, yet bold enough to stand strong in its masculinity as well. Think, “real men wear pink.”

The blush wallpaper is the focal point behind the bed. The organic geode pattern is the perfect juxtaposition with the structure of the headboard.

In order to celebrate this homes 1950s history, a touch of mid-century modern style was layered into the room with this fun bench. It fits perfectly below the high window and modern art.

From the gold accents in the art, drapes, and furniture to the black touches throughout, this is a chic and stylish bedroom design.

We decided to update this old TV built in by wallpapering the pack of the shelves which mimics the feature wall behind the bed. This area is not a space for the client’s to curate artwork, sculptures, and other objects to bring the room to life.

These black Kelley Werstler drapes from Kravet fabrics frame the windows around the bedroom.

Detailed photo of the black linen drapes with squares of gold. Very sexy.

Bedding makes a room feel special. We decided to take the entire room and represent it through the choice of bedding. Black euro shams contrast with the white headboard with crisp white bedding and pops of blush and gold accent pillows.

Black dome pendants with gilded interior play nice to the style of the home.

This chunky framed gold leaf mirror adds beautiful depth to the room.

Furniture hardware is like jewelry!

Brushed gold drapery hardware with laser cut crystal finials gives this custom curtains design that final touch of sexy.

The shaped arms on this blush pink velvet bench ties in with the organic wallpaper on the feature wall.

Accessorizing truly elevates every space in a home, including this fantastic bedroom design.

The flow of the wallpaper adds a soft and natural element to the back of this bookcase.