Design Inspirations

There is nothing like a two year global pandemic to turn our little worlds upside down to make us rethink our priorities. We work from home, have zoom meetings, home-school kids, social distancing - this has all created a necessity for our homes to be multi-functional spaces that can be a place we hustle,  earn, create, teach, eat and get fit (and still like to be there).  

Our kids outspend us online and women are taking the DIY world by storm. 

So what what impact will all this have on how we spend our money on our homes .... join us for 10 trend predictions for 2022.  

If you need a simple solution to refresh your space and get a living room with a warm and welcoming ambience, take a look at this space and how you can get the same look with Vintage-etc. We have imported items that are ready to ship, and also sell custom orders to fill out your interior design dreams. Remember, if you can dream it, we can make it.

 

 

 

It is hard to ignore the beautiful images popping up in our feeds, as social media explodes with big, dark green leafy plants in every corner of homes, from bigger spaces to apartment living. Living with live plants means that you are more in harmony with nature – feeling at peace, especially important when you live in a city or in a smaller space. Here are 6 considered tips from Vintage-etc on how to successfully incorporate plants into your home.  From what to choose, where to put them, and how to keep them alive (even if you don't have green fingers). 

Love interiors? So do we and we are obsessed with Studio McGee's new Netflix show - Dream Home Makeover.  Filmed as before and after make-overs as the likeable couple renovate and transform their clients spaces into their ultimate dream homes. Everything from a modest garden flat, a sanctuary bathroom revamp, a heritage home and a mega ranch.   Here are 7 unmissable insights summarised with images for you... watch the trailer or read on! 

Made hugely popular by the new series on Netflix called Dream House Makeover, nearly all the episodes feature these accent walls. Liven up  dull hallways by converting it into a utility area, or decorate the back of your bed, or simply use it to create partitions in one . It works really well to bring on masculine energy into a room if painted darker colours . Read full blog post for more renovation tips ....

Lockdown has forever changed the work environment - and now that  we tend to spend so much time of our working and studying at home, I hope that this will give you the 'lightbulb idea' that you need to achieve the space that you deserve. Here are 6 great home office ideas .... 

For many of us, Covid-19 has necessitated we reinvent our careers and environment.  Working from home becoming a permanent reality for many South Africans, yet at a time where cash is scarce.  Here are 5 top tips and affordable desk ideas to make the most out of any space - and don't forget to check out our home office Pin-inspiration board 

Here are seven quick wins for creating beautiful, whimsical outdoor living areas that are an extension of your indoor space.  Here we focus on small changes, that have a big impact on the energy and enjoyment of outdoor entertaining.

As 2019 comes to an end, its time to take a look at some of the hottest 2020 colour trends that are expected to make a splash in the new year! Inco...

We have been watching this trendy colour palette creep in slowly but surely over the past few months and all of a sudden - Moss Green is everywhere and we are loving it!   Combine it with these bold botanical prints for real impact