Vintage Style 106 Ideabooks

There is so much to be said for using old stuff instead of heading to the store every time the mood to decorate strikes. First, it's environmentally friendly and much easier on the pocketbook. But do-gooding aside, homes that incorporate old or odd items... more »

The YouTube video Thrift Shop by Ryan Lewis and Macklemore has more than 176,000,000 views to date, making it one of the most watched videos of all time (profanity alert: It's not for sensitive ears). The two have replaced pricey labels and bling... more »

Digging for treasures at a big flea market or antiques fair can be loads of fun, but it can also be just plain overwhelming. I know I get frustrated when, after hours of walking the grounds, I leave with nothing to show for it. The key to having a good... more »

For a charming kitchen, the curves and happy color palette of vintage and retro appliances beat stainless steel every time. But where do you find these appliances? And what about restoring vintage stoves and refrigerators? Is the cost worth it? Join us... more »

First-time homeowners Susie and Mat Daly welcomed the challenge of an early-1900s fixer-upper in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. The challenge was natural for the couple, who are both rooted in creative endeavors. Mat is an artist; Susie is cofounder... more »

Growing up right across the street from it, homeowner Kristin Harrison had always loved this lovely 1909 colonial in the heart of Pasadena, California. Local lore had it that Julia Child grew up here, adding a layer of mystique to the already... more »

Vintage lighting is like a fabulous piece of jewelry — it can turn the plainest outfit (or room) into a head turner. Whether your taste leans toward Tiffany table lamps, classic midcentury pendants or art deco wall sconces, aged fixtures also can infuse... more »

Stylist and designer Paige Morse is a collector at heart. "I began collecting as a child, my first collection being antique tea sets," she says. Like Elnora Comstock in A Girl of the Limberlost,... more »

If you love the thrill of hunting for vintage treasures and don't mind doing a bit of bargaining, shopping at flea markets and antiques fairs can be a great way to find unique decor for less than you might pay new. Of course, while it's fun to stay open... more »

From vintage fashion posters set against stark white walls to handpicked furniture, fashion writer and journalist Hywel Davies' terrace townhouse carefully balances functional flow with ideal spaces for entertaining. "I opted for pure white walls and... more »

We lived in our house for 12 years before we remodeled our kitchen. For 12 years we had original 1941 cabinets, stained Formica counters and a collection of the cheapest white appliances available. Basically, a version of what many homeowners and renters... more »

Soft pastels, bleached wood, faded linens, gauzy muslins, found objects and distressed paint finishes all define the vintage coastal look. This style is resourceful — nothing is discarded. Instead, new ways are found to use worn or mismatched items.... more »

After seeing Moonrise Kingdom, Wes Anderson's latest film creation, I found myself with a nostalgic longing for a summer camp experience I never had. It didn't help that Camp Yawgoog,... more »

In a photographic world that now revolves around the digital picture, everyone is looking for ways to give more meaning and history to images. From apps like Instagram that apply old-school camera effects to the niche popularity of reissued retro cameras,... more »

Sticking to a black and white color palette is harder than it looks. Add dealing with a rental home's quirks and the needs of a toddler, and you have quite the design... more »