A creative couple crafts a quirky Victorian home.

Homeowners Mona Zaidi and Eric Yealland used minimal furniture and celebrated the radiators by coating them with brilliant gold paint. Unexpected pieces, such as the vintage-looking pendant light, rustic wooden coffee table, cowhide rug and herringbone floors, come together nicely to create an eccentric space.

See more stylish spaces in our Vintage Chic Photo Gallery.

Classic colours complement iconic furniture.

In his stately Vicenza, Italy home, tile designer Piero Bisazza showcases his collection of vintage and antique pieces. In the living room, two leather Barcelona chairs by Mies van der Rohe came from Piero’s mother’s estate. The tile-topped tables look like they could be Bisazza originals but are, in fact, ’60s-era collectibles.

Find more inspiration in our photo galleries of Vintage Chic Rooms and 26 Happy Yellow Rooms.

Make an impressive statement with a full gallery wall.

Surrounded by art and antiques, this petite vintage writing desk looks at home in a living room, while providing all the functionality of a full-fledged office. Sitting on the secretary is a mahogany jewel box concealing unsightly gadgets and chargers.

See more stylish spaces in our Vintage Chic Photo Gallery.

Flea market finds elevate a fresh space.

Homeowner Heidi Lewis’ furniture is mostly secondhand, but you wouldn’t know it from the sophisticated way she’s pulled it all together. Hanging behind her couch is a vintage curtain panel that she mounted on a frame, creating an inexpensive piece of art. She chose to splurge on a red Hans Wegner Shell chair, adding an eye-catching pop of colour by the window.

Watch a video tour of Heidi’s apartment. Plus, see more stylish spaces in our Vintage Chic Photo Gallery.

A chic converted industrial warehouse.

H&H design editor Stacy Begg infused her loft with pops of colour and texture. The statement runner, comfy chair and patterned cushions add warmth and make the vast space more inviting.

View more of Stacy’s loft in this video. Plus, see more industrial spaces in our Industrial Interiors photo gallery.

Use a retro colour palette to recreate a vintage looking space.

White cabinets were placed on either side of this fireplace to hide electronics, CDs and photo albums. The fireplace’s red bricks were painted white, and a spare surround was added, allowing the room’s key pieces, such as the mid-century modern Eames lounge chair, to stand out.

See more stylish spaces in our Vintage Chic Photo Gallery.

Modern colours and shapes mix with antique furniture for a unique look.

“This is actually part of a restaurant interior, Kettner’s in London, which, under Ilse Crawford’s design direction, feels like the apartment of a collector,” says Arren Williams, stylist and founder of the design blog Arren Williams Design Lab. “It’s more of that old/new combo for you, though with a daring mix that includes a rattan peacock chair and Geoffrey Harcort’s classic Chaise Lounge, designed in the ’70s, set against new wood panelled walls, antique Persian rugs and a plasterwork ceiling. I love not only how it feels chucked together, but that it actually works!”

See more of Arren Williams’s design picks in the Arren Williams’ Favourites photo gallery.

Vintage and modern pieces work together to create a Parisian look.

A gilded settee, upholstered in a ticking stripe fabric, is the focal point of this library. Ikea bookcases are mounted on the wall and the floral skirt along the bottom hides a storage area underneath. Accessories and framed artwork add the layers that make this room look vintage and timeworn.

View more French inspired interiors in our gallery.

Vintage mid-century modern pieces mix with new classics.

With full-height windows framing beautiful rugged views, it’s as though no walls exist in this bright Vancouver home overlooking Bachelor Bay. In the living room, a neutral palette and natural materials make the interior almost recede into the leafy landscape.

See more stylish spaces in our Vintage Chic photo gallery, or see more of David Zacharko’s designs.

Textures and shades mix with a plywood chair, burled oak cabinet and shapely cream side table.

“Art and comfort in the den,” says designer Thomas O’Brien in his new book, American Modern. “Most striking here is the collection of genetic self-portrait photographs by my neighbor and good friend Gary Schneider. I love the modernism and the intensity of the jet black backgrounds in these pictures. Above the sofa, his pair of magnified nineteenth-century plant slides reminds me of the fantastical scale of constellations.”

See more photos of O’Brien’s apartment in the April 2010 issue of House & Home, as well as in our photo gallery.

Wrap the seat cushion of a favourite chair in a swatch of fabric or a wool throw.

A worn tribal print carpet layered with a hide rug lends an exotic feel. A side table with tusk legs is contrasted with an English wingback chair in mahogany leather for an old world look. Weathered maps propped against the wall and a brass lamp enhance the room’s handsome, timeworn appeal.

Find more inspiration in our photo gallery of Rooms With Warm Metal Accents.

Smooth over industrial edges with playful textiles and classic vintage furniture.

Decorator and former H&H style editor Sabrina Linn’s loft is bursting with personality. Sabrina’s vision was a Palm Springs-inspired space lit with hits of tangerine and chartreuse. In her stylish living room, a pair of vintage swivel armchairs from a local junk shop were recovered in orange velvet. They balance the lighter neutral pieces, like the teak chairs and glass-topped coffee table. Mirrors atop the console add a touch of glam and sparkle.

For more, watch an Online TV tour of this loft and browse photo galleries of the interior and patio transformation.

Set into an alcove, this daybed piled high with patterned pillows serves as both a sofa and sleeping nook.

The deep bench raises the sofa to comfortably reach the window, which is charmingly off-center. Reds and bottle greens pop against the walls, and gauzy drapes provide privacy while still allowing light to pour into the space.

Industrial designer Matt Carr and fashion designer/retailer Joyce Lo’s home offers offbeat charm.

In their dining room, a rustic table is flanked by vintage industrial-style chairs and an antique high-back settee, and anchored by a huge Moooi pendant light hung from one of the house’s original ceiling medallions.

See a full video tour of their house, too.

Playing up classic elements in a small bathroom adds impact.

Matt Carr and Joyce Lo boosted the old world appeal of their Victorian home’s bathroom by adding antique gold accessories to work with the textured wall and chair rail, hex-tiled floor and black pedestal bathtub. The result is a one-of-a-kind, vintage look.

Find more inspiration in our photo galleries of Rooms With Warm Metal Accents and Dramatic Bathrooms.

Antiques and cameo-inspired artwork add charm to this bedroom design.

“I love her vintage bed and the little touches of nature around the house,” says design*sponge blogger Grace Bonney, of painter Trish Grantham’s bedroom. “She lives in Portland, Oregon, and I find that so many of the artists and residents there make a big effort to incorporate the outdoors into their homes. Trish has done it in a really unique way.”

See more of Grace Bonney’s favourite finds in our June 2009 issue.

A chic white hutch with drinks and glassware allows guests to easily serve themselves.

A primarily-white palette with simple glasses and rustic baskets creates a fresh and elegant backdrop for a holiday or New Years brunch. Mod touches such as the sculptural pendant lamp and vintage modern chairs balance the country charm of the harvest table.

Get 30+ party-worthy brunch recipes. Plus, see more party-perfect rooms in our photo gallery and get tips, recipes and drink ideas in our party guide.

Dramatic walls look regal in this home office.

In Michael Angus‘ Toronto apartment, a rich green hue covers the walls for a masculine, luxurious look. A ceiling-height gallery wall — including paintings by Angus’s nieces — helps break up the dark colour. In keeping with the rest of his home, the room is decorated with an old world aesthetic, featuring an antique wood desk with worn leather chair.

For more, see our gallery of Michael Angus’ Interiors or tour his apartment. Plus, see more Rooms with Jewel Tones and 10 Cosy Dark Rooms.

Frame a pretty wallpaper with wood trim for an inexpensive upgrade to your space.

Delicate spring green blossoms create a breezy atmosphere in this vintage-looking entrance. A colour palette inspired by the outdoors is sure to refresh any room, especially when paired with warm wood floors.

Double-duty furniture makes for a well-used room.

An old apothecary cabinet in designer Karen Cole’s guest bedroom opens up in several ways, including a drop-leaf desk. Antique twin beds loaded up with brightly patterned throw pillows offer an inviting spot to curl up and read, but can be made up as guest beds within minutes. Bold art and antique rugs contribute to a space that’s as cosy and useful for Karen as it is for her guests.

Watch a video tour of Karen’s house, plus see more Gorgeous Guest Rooms and Double-Duty Offices.

An all-white backdrop makes art and objets stand out.

Tommy Smythe, associate designer with Sarah Richardson Design and co-star of HGTV’s Sarah’s Cottage and Sarah’s House, created a lovely mantel display in his living room using modern art and vintage collectibles. Crisp colours and shapes keep the look fresh.

See more of Tommy’s houses, from past to present, in our photo gallery.

Tastefully update flea-market finds so that they look stylish, not secondhand.

This room proves that affordable, vintage finds can add sophistication to any space. The chair was found in an antique shop with tattered, outdated pink upholstery. Stripping the stain from the wood frame and retufting and reupholstering it in neutral linen gave it a classy, Barbara Barry effect. The collection of frames are from various thrift stores and even the garbage. A few coats of matte white spray paint made them like new for a cohesive art wall. A round pedestal table found at Value Village was also transformed with two coats of black paint to become a new side table. The teal throw and patterned toss cushions add personality to an affordable white sofa from Ikea.

See our photo gallery for more fast decorating fixes, plus get more Budget Decorating Ideas.

A velvet-upholstered chair pops against neutral white walls and natural objects.

“Adopting a vintage studio style allowed me to have more creativity in my home, surrounded by things that inspire me,” says designer Thomas O’Brien in his new book, American Modern. Later, he says, “The point of making a home with so much to look at was to relax into the whole collection as something unfolding. I didn’t acquire these things overnight. It took time to study and source and wait for the right examples of favorite works. And I have enjoyed each piece as it comes, observing how it settles in my space.”

See more photos of O’Brien’s apartment in the April 2010 issue of House & Home, as well as in our photo gallery.

The clean lines of the couch and chair keep the many colours, patterns and textures in this room grounded.

“I discovered Lara Rossignol’s charming Atlanta apartment while compiling an image tribute to Domino magazine, shortly after it folded,” says Ashley White, creator of the popular blog, Decorology. “I love how authentic it is—that it tells you something about the person who lives there. I also really appreciate how the room acts as a montage—the vases on the fireplace mantle creating one environment, the pillows on the couch and the side table creating another.”

See more Decorology room picks in our gallery.

A shapely modern chair, goose-leg lamp and a Hermès bag keep this space light and whimsical.

A pearl inlay table, which fashion designers Joe Mimran and Kimberley Newport-Mimran picked up in an antique shop in Marrakesh, overlooks the garden.

Swap vases for unexpected vessels.

H&H style editor Michael Penney recommends picking up some tossed-away cans from curbs, garage sales or flea markets and making them into eclectic vases for flowers or houseplants. For deep cans, add some crumpled newspaper to the bottom to elevate the plant a bit.

To watch Michael Penney and Joel Bray demonstrate a few arrangements, watch Styling Tricks: Floral Arrangements.

See our photo gallery for more fast decorating fixes.

A white Eames plastic rocker offers sculptural contrast to a marble coffee table and comfortable velvet sofa.

“Decorating a room with vintage furnishings that you admire is a surefire way to end up with a space that is unique, personal and often, filled with better quality pieces than you would get if buying new on a budget,” says Apartment Therapy‘s managing editor, Janel Laban. “Food writer Dana Joy decorated her living room with thrift store finds and pillows from her own childhood.”

Get more Apartment Therapy design lessons in our gallery.

Add timeless appeal with old-fashioned flowers.

A casual bouquet like this one lends charm to any space with an eclectic mix of traditional blooms. Plush peonies are a country garden staple, and when paired with loose greenery, create a carefree arrangement that complements romantic rooms. The clear, bottom-heavy glass vase adds more old-fashioned appeal and helps balance the bouquet.

See more beautiful blooms in our Easy Flower Arrangements photo gallery.

A chinoiserie thrift-store chaise, drum stool and patterned cushions evoke a air of genteel splendour.

H&H style editor Michael Penney chose vinyl for the chaise upholstery so that it could also be used outdoors. A new shade reinvented the $6 secondhand lamp.

See more photos of Michael’s former apartment and a tour in our gallery and video. Plus, see tours of his new house, too!

Vintage posters add interest to a stylish office.

Everything old is new again in this office’s mod design. A vintage drafting table desk and botanical poster add charm against a fresh wall painted in Province Blue (2135-40) by Benjamin Moore.

Conran’s White Oak tableware collection for Portmeirion features mantel-worthy pitchers and jugs.

"I love this photo because they look like birds perched on a ledge," says designer and cookbook author Sophie Conran. Wallpaper, wooden candle holders and a mirror add country charm.