There are many different styles of interior design that I can admire, appreciate and fall in love with, but when it comes to making my own house a home there is one style that I cannot help myself from using despite all the influences and fashions - the same style that I have used ever since those early, heady days when I embraced my own space for the first time - that of making the best of what I had, could find, make or transform, to make a cosy haven on a limited budget.
And although since then I have moved onwards and upwards, and my budget although still limited has increased from those early days, I still find myself drawn to the second hand junk shops, the boot fairs, eBay, an antiques fair or auction, to see what hidden treasures there may be, rather than the expensive and often soulless furniture stores.
This by definition means an eclectic home, with many styles and ages of furniture and soft furnishings, full of vintage finds and treasures, but the whole linked together into something that reflects my taste, my style, and is therefore unique - no chance of walking into anyone else's home and seeing the same cushions, rugs or coffee table all together.
This way lies..........
........the thrill of anticipation of what you might find.
.......the fun of transforming it.
......the satisfaction of a bargain.
These are heady things indeed.
So, for me, rather the charm of well worn, previously loved or hand-crafted pieces........
And although since then I have moved onwards and upwards, and my budget although still limited has increased from those early days, I still find myself drawn to the second hand junk shops, the boot fairs, eBay, an antiques fair or auction, to see what hidden treasures there may be, rather than the expensive and often soulless furniture stores.
This by definition means an eclectic home, with many styles and ages of furniture and soft furnishings, full of vintage finds and treasures, but the whole linked together into something that reflects my taste, my style, and is therefore unique - no chance of walking into anyone else's home and seeing the same cushions, rugs or coffee table all together.
This way lies..........
........the thrill of anticipation of what you might find.
.......the fun of transforming it.
......the satisfaction of a bargain.
These are heady things indeed.
So, for me, rather the charm of well worn, previously loved or hand-crafted pieces........
rather a well worn table and unmatched furniture
rather a make-do kitchen with character
rather a simple elegant ageless re-covered chair and a unique cushion
rather some shabby vintage trays with soul and make-do dresser in cheerful gingham
rather my own style and choice of colours than the latest trend
rather a beautifully shaped and detailed second-hand cupboard
rather a shabby old painted chest of drawers (source: Pinterest )
rather a shabby old painted chest of drawers (source: Pinterest )
rather a shabby wall cupboard with vintage wallpaper and china
rather a pretty loose cover over an old chair than a new chair
rather a shabby old comfy chair or sofa with soft linen cushions
rather an elegant old dressing table
rather an unfitted kitchen
rather an unfitted bathroom
rather a handmade throw and shabby patched cushion from old fabric
rather a simple country chair with soul and a secret history
rather shabby timber windows with peeling paint.
Rather..... a unique home with soul.
What's your favourite style?
( NB: Sadly, none of these gorgeous photos are of my own home!
For more beautiful images of homes and interiors, visit my Pinterest boards )
All photos from Vintage Home tumblr except where stated
Rather..... a unique home with soul.
What's your favourite style?
( NB: Sadly, none of these gorgeous photos are of my own home!
For more beautiful images of homes and interiors, visit my Pinterest boards )
All photos from Vintage Home tumblr except where stated
