As for what kind of vintage items to look for, it’s a personal preference. We love farmhouse style, and it certainly blends well with even some modern looks — metal wire baskets look fabulous paired with wicker ones, for example. Seriously, who can resist a shabby chic cabinet? But we also have our eyes on the streamlined looks of mid-century modern furniture, dreamy and romantic French chic cupboards, and the effortless cool of industrial shelving. There are so many amazing ideas that go with that retro vibe. Whether the items come from an antique store or are replicas that just look old, they all deliver exactly what’s needed — more places to store things. The beauty of these vintage-style finds, of course, isn’t just that we get to hide our kids’ toys or our makeup or everyone’s shoes in them. It’s that they add to the decor, creating a more lived-in and collected look. So vintage storage items truly are solutions in more ways than one. A room can be neater, hold more, and be more fashionable by adding just a few of these retro elements. universe_plants/Instagram
