#vintage-decor

#vintage-decor

After years of modern, ultra-polished aesthetics dominating the design industry, people are yearning for character. Young renters and homebuyers are indicating that new-builds and gut-renovated spaces, despite clean lines and amenities, simply pale in comparison to the aesthetic charm of an older home. And designers agree: There's something undeniably more interesting about a touch of patina or an imperfect silhouette. The romantic, old-world sensibility of vintage design is hard to beat.

These stands with individual slots to hold bread upright were popular in the Victorian era and have hung around, especially popular among those of us looking to incorporate vintage elements into our kitchens. Toast racks are handy, no doubt, as they keep each slice from piling on top of each other, making each piece soggy if they've been pre-buttered. But they may be of even better use as a savvy kitchen organization hack.

We independently select these products-if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. The Aliviya pattern in mint was the ideal mix of cloud blue and khaki. Thanks to the symmetrical repeat, which features trailing vines and blooms similar to what you'd find on saris, the design evokes vintage block printing. Even my husband, who isn't into florals, liked it because the print looked like abstract swirls from a distance.

Mood lighting is everything, especially during the darkest season of the year. And if you're looking to flesh out your space with some of the coziest mood lighting ever, then get to your nearest HomeGoods ASAP. There is a set of tealight candle holders that's making waves on TikTok because it's just so beautiful and would make a statement on your dinner table. Or anywhere, for that matter.

The best organization hacks often involve storage solutions that are a bit unexpected. For example, some people put olive oil dispensers in their bathroom - whereas others have started using CD racks for storing much more than just music. Recently, a content creator convinced me that I should never overlook a vintage spice rack while thrifting, plus to rethink its use.

"Finding an apartment in New York can feel like the Wild West. I had looked at so many places, and even lost a few. Walking into my apartment for the first time, I immediately felt its spirit," Breaker begins. Though he's not sure of the unit's exact square footage, the one-bedroom is clearly on the smaller side.

"It was striking to me how similar our vision was," says Keiner. "When I talked to Agnes, I was like, 'Wouldn't it be great if we could have a first floor boutique, and it could be really integrated, plants and books?' And then I would talk to Heather and we would have the same conversation: 'Wouldn't it be great if we could do the vintage and the books?'".