• Home
  • Houses
    • Outside
    • Celeb, Show & Historic Houses
    • Our Houses
  • Kitchens
    • Blk&Wht Kitchen
    • Blue Kitchen
    • Gray & Neutral Kitchens
    • Green Kitchen
    • Red, Orange, Purple Kitchen
    • White Kitchen
    • Yellow Kitchen
    • Rustic Kitchen
    • Wood Kitchen
    • Modern Kitchen
    • Kitchen & Cabinet Features
    • Sinks & Faucets
  • Decor
    • Accessories
    • Collecting
    • Color
    • Domestic Details
    • Holiday
    • For Kids
    • Laundry-Utility-Mudrooms
    • For Pets
    • Picture Walls & Windows
    • Rooms
    • Rugs
  • Bathrooms
    • Cottage Bath
    • Eclectic Bath
    • Modern Bath
    • Traditional Bath
    • Powder Room
    • Bath Features
  • Cooking
  • Press
  • About
  • Contact

Atticmag

Home Décor & Home Cooking

  • Home
  • Houses
    • Outside
    • Celeb, Show & Historic Houses
    • Our Houses
  • Kitchens
    • Blk&Wht Kitchen
    • Blue Kitchen
    • Gray & Neutral Kitchens
    • Green Kitchen
    • Red, Orange, Purple Kitchen
    • White Kitchen
    • Yellow Kitchen
    • Rustic Kitchen
    • Wood Kitchen
    • Modern Kitchen
    • Kitchen & Cabinet Features
    • Sinks & Faucets
  • Decor
    • Accessories
    • Collecting
    • Color
    • Domestic Details
    • Holiday
    • For Kids
    • Laundry-Utility-Mudrooms
    • For Pets
    • Picture Walls & Windows
    • Rooms
    • Rugs
  • Bathrooms
    • Cottage Bath
    • Eclectic Bath
    • Modern Bath
    • Traditional Bath
    • Powder Room
    • Bath Features
  • Cooking
  • Press
  • About
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Archives for vintage decorating

Six Ways to Create Kitchen Character

April 10, 2017 by Jane F Leave a Comment

kitchen character can be created by using an antique table in place of a traditional island - Kent green via Atticmag

What's kitchen character? It’s the idea of using one unique element to make a kitchen memorable. Too often these days I see kitchens that are sadly cookie cutter. They often look so similar they become formulaic whether they are the classic all-white kitchen, black and white, wood tone, or one of the popular muted colors such as gray or pale green. Creating kitchen character … [Read more...]

More Repurposing Ideas

January 20, 2014 by Allison Leave a Comment

repurposing ideas - vintage painted shutter coat rack from homedit via Atticmag

Some alternative uses for some every day objects Repurposing objects is a quick and easy way to showcase our unique personalities. So I wanted to show you these repurposing ideas for some collectible items. It's also a way to clean out those drawers and storage rooms. A vintage painted shutter is outfitted with a series of hooks, creating an instant coat rack.  It could also … [Read more...]

Master Bath Picture Wall

September 9, 2013 by Allison 3 Comments

bathroom picture wall - collection of European etchings in the master bath via Atticmag

A collection of European etchings, on an bathroom picture wall, creates a relaxing atmosphere. I have this thing for vintage etchings, but not just any etching.  It must have one or more of the following:  a lake, stream or pond is a given. A bridge -- arched stone bridges are favorites -- and a structure with architectural interest.  A few years ago, Jane gave a tour of our … [Read more...]

Repurposed Piano Bookshelves

May 16, 2013 by Allison 2 Comments

vintage repurposed piano becomes wall mounted bookshelves tgm design via atticmag

See how mahogany piano cases have been remade into fascinating bookcases. As a little girl, I spent many hours tickling the ivories of our baby grand, but later I picked up a flute and never looked back.  When my parents built a new home it was a hard decision for Mom to sell the piano as it had been in our family for three generations.  While I'm happy it was restored, and is … [Read more...]

Gurney Console Tables

February 7, 2013 by Allison Leave a Comment

vintage medical gurney table repurposed into hallway console table - harpers bazaar via atticmag

Vintage medical apparatuses are très chic as gurney tables. Metal medical cabinets used for bathroom storage have been in vogue for awhile. But how many vintage gurney tables have you seen used as when visiting friends?  These are made by repurposing old medical equipment and they work as part of the larger industrial furniture trend. This salvage style as a hall console has a … [Read more...]

Architectural Salvage

September 13, 2012 by Allison 4 Comments

architectural salvage - vintage double marble sink with legs and backsplash - Nor'East Architectural Antiques via Atticmag

Find missing renovation pieces you need at this online architectural salvage source When restoring or building "old" new houses, local sources may be lacking. Online storefronts can fill this void and Nor'East architectural salvage is a fascinating find. The double marble sink with skirt and legs [top] is typical of their inventory -- bet it won't last long.  The website is a … [Read more...]

Vintage Windmill Wheel as Decor

July 12, 2012 by Allison 5 Comments

vintage windmill wheel hanging on wall - Absolutely Beautiful Things via Atticmag

An icon of Americana, the windmill wheel is being repurposed as wall art. I lost a picture of a windmill wheel used as a wall hanging when my previous laptop stopped working but I've never lost my desire to own one.  They are becoming a rare site when driving across the country, so if they pull at your heartstrings too, better snap one up if you run across it for sale.  This … [Read more...]

Charming Cottage Laundry Room

July 11, 2012 by Allison 1 Comment

cottage laundry room - with skirted counter - Patina White via Atticmag

Simple details change a space in a unique cottage laundry room with a surprising location. Were it not missing a window, one would never suspect this cottage laundry room was located in a basement. Selecting the perfect perk-me-up color, based on Devine paint color's "Steamer," homeowner Beth Schaleben took steps to create a mood for the space that she had seen in a magazine.  … [Read more...]

Swinging Porch Beds 2

June 11, 2012 by Allison 20 Comments

Allison's custom salvaged pine swinging porch bed - Atticmag

A collection of more ideas for handcrafted swinging porch beds. It has been two years -- almost exactly to the day -- since I wrote about the promise to myself of a special treat for my porch "one day" in my original post with ideas for  Swinging Porch Beds.  Now, it's Happy Mother's Day and early Birthday to me! Recently, I posted about our Custom Stairway Gates, including … [Read more...]

Vintage Christmas Mantel

December 6, 2011 by Allison 5 Comments

Christmas decor - vintage wood sock stretchers used in lieu of Christmas mantel stockings - Atticmag

Wooden stocking forms, originally used to dry socks, help create an old world Christmas mantel. Seven is my lucky number.  This is our seventh Christmas in our home, but the first time I am happy with the great room Christmas mantel decorations.  I began purchasing vintage sock stretchers from etsy sellers a few months ago. Too many actually, as I have extras, including the … [Read more...]

Chicken Wire Chic

October 4, 2011 by Allison 2 Comments

chicken wire inserts in a khaki-green lake house guest bath cabinet by designer Barbara Westbrook - House Beautiful via Atticmag

Finding its way from the barnyard into the main house, chicken wire has some homeowners crowing. When we were building our cottage I mentioned using chicken wire on the doors of two hutches in our kitchen. I was met with a blank stare from the cabinet maker. Would it have sounded better in French or Italian?  Probably not with my southern accent. Whether it's fabric backed or … [Read more...]

Retro Office Decor

September 29, 2011 by Allison 7 Comments

retro office decor - McDowell Craig steel tanker desk in blue powder coat finish from REHAB Vintage Interiors via Atticmag

The industrial look is in full gear, making it easier to find and buy vintage retro office décor A McDowell Craig steel tanker has an elegant blue semi-gloss powder coat finish. Sounds like we're discussing cars, but we're talking about a desk that qualifies as retro office décor.  The steel desk is built like a tank and meant to last. REHAB Vintage Interiors specializes in … [Read more...]

Creative Paper Towel Holders

July 17, 2011 by Allison 20 Comments

paper towel holders - built-in paper towel holder niche from Southern Living via Atticmag

Clever and imaginative solutions for paper towel holders -- some built in and others improvised. It's a common kitchen question often asked while the paint is still drying: where the $%## do I put the paper towels? The answer may lie among these creative paper towel holders, a number of ideas I gathered while thinking through the question for myself. During the planning stages … [Read more...]

Eclectic Gender-Neutral Nursery

July 10, 2011 by Allison 50 Comments

eclectic gender neutral nursery with dark stain wood sleigh style adjustable crib and custom crib bedding - Atticmag

A gender neutral nursery was created for baby but in style and color harmony with the rest of the house. This gender neutral nursery is near and dear to my heart, as it belongs to our first grandchild. We're having a baby boom at Atticmag and it all started a few weeks ago with the Sophisticated Safari Nursery our pal Brandy created for little Blake. But the nursery I helped … [Read more...]

Next Page »

Home Decor

mini two-compartment architectural planter by Vagabond Vintage - via Atticmag

Mini Architectural Planters

September 5, 2018 By Jane F Leave a Comment

linen bed sheets - Italian linen triple hemstich linen bed sheets -Cuddledown via Atticmag

Making Sense of Linen Bed Sheets

May 30, 2018 By Jane F 2 Comments

ready made curtain hack for store bought linen panels - aticmag

Ready-Made Curtain Panels Hack

May 7, 2018 By Jane F 5 Comments

cobalt blue front door - Southern Living via Atticmag

Front Door Blues

May 14, 2017 By Jane F 2 Comments

peony pink - vase of pink peony flowers - Pinterest via Atticmag

Peony Pink Power

April 24, 2017 By Jane F 1 Comment

Recent Comments

  • justin leon on Kitchen Cabinet Pull-Out Ideas
  • Jane on Making Sense of Linen Bed Sheets
  • Sherrie on Unfitted English Kitchens
  • Marilyn on Whimsical Bicycle Vanity
  • ann rattay on Vintage Limoges & Silver Table
Tweets by atticmag

Copyright © 2023 · Magazine Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in