We were so excited when our client approached us about decorating her new vacation home. She was building a beautiful lake house and needed a chic yet relaxed interior that would serve as a family gathering destination. Plus, it had to be durable, since people would be walking directly off the beach and right into the kitchen! Our client wanted an easy place to entertain that was … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
May 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
With 8 children between the two of us Mother's Day is always full of fun surprises. With the holiday just around the corner (Sunday!), we're here to help you find the perfect gift for mom. Cosabella PJ set A cozy set of PJs might seem counter intuitive with summer coming, but this lightweight combo is the perfect set for lazy mornings and movie nights. Jo Malone Orange Blossom Candle A … [Read more...]
Makeover Diaries: Green Cabinet Console
April 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
One of the things that sets us apart from other interior design firms is our ability to take client's vintage pieces and giving them new life. When we saw this 20-year-old entertainment unit, we were inspired. The piece was functional, but just not exciting in the space. When we laid out our plans for the room, the built-in unit gave us the opportunity to add color and transform it to look like … [Read more...]
Travel Diaries: Home Tour Inspiration
April 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Our travels are always a source of inspiration for us. From European cities to beach towns down south, we are always able to find something that sparks our imagination. This spring, we toured some homes in Palm Springs, CA and Sea Island, GA. Below are some of our favorite pictures of colorful homes across the US. Palm Springs, CA Our first stop was Palm Springs for Modernism Week. A … [Read more...]
All About the Hardware
April 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Making over vintage pieces is always a fun and interesting journey. There are so many ideas to consider. We love to lacquer our pieces in bright colors and upgrade upholstery. However, one of our biggest secrets to updating a piece is to change the hardware. Below we explore easy ways to reinvent your pieces. First up, we swapped out the original hardware for their gold counterparts. Against … [Read more...]
Elizabeth’s Palm Beach Dream
March 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
When Elizabeth described how she wanted her new condo to look, she said, "Palm Beach!" The goal: lots of color, cheer, and a place that “people were pleased to come into and enjoy the space with me”. So we started with her vintage Zuber screen as our inspiration for the color scheme and chose some key pieces from her own to make over for the new space. We took some of her pieces and lacquered … [Read more...]
Decorating with Blue and White
March 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Blue and white is one of the most adored color combinations. Why? Not only is this color duo chic and versatile but it also takes its cues from nature. Think of the many blues in the sky and the many shades that make up water and be inspired to bring those colors inside. Blue hues all mix well together and white is fresh and natural. Chinoiserie Take inspiration from classic ginger jars and … [Read more...]
Colorful Inspiration
March 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
As we mentioned in our previous blog post Hollywood Regency is one of our favorite styles and inspires quite a few of our projects. This look incorporates a lot of things we love: glam, gold and chinoiserie. Another important aspect that deserves its very own blog post is COLOR. As design experts we adore adding color to interiors, from bold prints to art that makes a statement. Keep reading as we … [Read more...]
The Hollywood Regency Look
February 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hollywood Regency can be defined as the over arching style for Vintage Glamour decorating. Reminiscent of the old Hollywood era full of glitz and glamour this look is bold and timeless. It is a style that has truly transcended the decades. Hollywood Regency can be broken down into two major categories Chinoiserie and Palm Beach. Both styles are eclectic mixes of colors and prints. Below are ways … [Read more...]
Spring Furniture Trends
March 18, 2015 by 4 Comments
The weather is finally warming up and that means we have this year's spring furniture trends! We are also very excited to announce our exclusive collection that will be featured on One Kings Lane! SWI Vintage has been carefully curating dozens of pieces of furniture, designing everything from the lacquer all the way down to the matching decorative accessories. The collection will be one complete … [Read more...]
