Mixing in vintage decor is one of the biggest trends in dining room design -- but a step too far in the thrifted direction and the look can quickly start to resemble something from grandma's attic instead of the pages in a magazine. The key to getting the look right: achieving balance between the old and the new. Watch as Leah Ashley blends flea market finds and antique pieces with new purchases to create a beautiful table--and tablescape--that has plenty of worn-in charm, but still manages to feel perfectly present day.
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Vintage/Modern: Textbook Bookcase
There's no better way to break free of cookie cutter decor than to incorporate one-of-a-kind vintage finds into your home. On this episode of Vintage Style / Modern Life, lifestyle guru Leah Ashley shares her secrets for curating a personal, collected bookshelf display by mixing new pieces and pr...
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Vintage/Modern: Curated Coffee Table
If you ask Leah, it's the living room, not the kitchen, that's the heart of the home. And at the heart of every living room? The coffee table, which makes this functional piece of furniture a natural place to stage a bold, unique design moment. Watch as Leah shares her tips for mixing newly purch...
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Vintage/Modern: Mixed-up Man Cave
Today's design lesson: You don't have to sacrifice style in order to give your man some space. In this episode, lifestlye expert Leah Ashley tackles the masculine side of vintage decor, and shares her strategies for setting up a man cave that packs modern comforts, pre-loved pizzaz, and whole lot...
