THE LOOK If you love the sumptuous feel of smooth, velvety textiles between your fingertips or the tasteful opulence of a vintage sparkling chandelier in your home, you probably love the luxe look. So do I! This luxe decor moodboard is inspired by the retro interiors of cinematic experiences such as I Am Love and The Great Beauty. There, vintage furniture … Continue reading Retro Luxe
With an established arts and antiques quarter on Francis Street, beautiful and imaginative vintage shops all around town, as well as new fleamarkets and vintage fairs popping up every year, we have a lot going on, and it’s only getting better.
On image.ie There is an old myth about not mixing interior styles, but, with a good eye and some careful sourcing, you can do it quite prettily... As most of us now live in contemporary-style homes and apartments, the question is how to incorporate heirlooms seamlessly into our interior design schemes. Here are some tips … Continue reading A Touch of Retro
On image.ie Go boho! Take a little inspiration from these IMAGE Interiors artsy abodes … Oh, how we love this style! There are many names for it: artsy, bohemian, romantic, eclectic – and it’s all gorgeous. Have a look at the chic product choices for some bohemian living inspiration. Bohemian romantic décor 101 Botanical motif breakfast cup, around … Continue reading Romancing The Home
On image.ie To achieve the perfection of the most magical mid-century abodes as seen in this IMAGE Interiors gallery, I've put together some time ago, think: joyful patterns and playful colours, a combination of 1950s gin-and-tonic mentality and laid-back insouciance, a romantic-eclectic ensemble with a touch of retro pop: Mid-century Swedish sideboard, price on application, Kirk Modern Kilim ottoman, … Continue reading Mid-Century Magic
Modern retro and vintage + contemporary - my favourite look in a Pinterest board I put together for IMAGE Interiors
On image.ie I go looking for a vintage fix… Dublin may be poorer in antiques and vintage fare than its European sisters, but you can stop daydreaming about Parisian flea markets right now. With an established arts and antiques quarter on Francis Street and new fleamarkets and vintage fairs popping up every year, we have a … Continue reading Retro Dublin
on image.ie Join the smart shoppers in the know for a tour of Dublin’s best vintage stores… Quirky vintage finds help you avoid the samey trap and create a unique, personalised space. Don't know where to start? Here's my round up of some Dublin hot spots that you have to hit this season. Antique Shops and … Continue reading Vintage Advantage
A Touch of Retro Published on: www.image.ie/Interiors/Galleries/A-Touch-of-Retro There is an old myth about not mixing interior styles, but, with a good eye and some careful sourcing, you can do it quite prettily… As most of us now live in contemporary-style homes and apartments, the question is how to incorporate heirlooms seamlessly into our interior design schemes. Here … Continue reading Retro Homes
On image.ie In the latest IMAGE INTERIORS home gallery, a few proud Irish homeowners tell us about their love for vintage. Victorian Flair: Josephine Ryan of josephineryanantiques.co.uk Explore this tour of a Restoration-style house, full of high-end antiques that complete an awe-inspiring, sumptuous interior: “I only buy what I love and would want to keep in my … Continue reading Collectors’ Homes
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