Articles — vintage design

Nadine Finnegan, founder of Decurate Interiors, is known for creating timeless, layered spaces that blend warmth, elegance and functionality. With a background in both Interior Design and History, combined with a deep appreciation for global travel and craftsmanship, Nadine draws inspiration from vintage textiles, antiques and thoughtfully sourced pieces. Her work reflects a passion for character-rich interiors that feel both personal and refined.   How do you go about incorporating vintage textiles into your work? I’m a huge advocate of incorporating both vintage and antique textiles into my schemes and love that each piece is completely unique. Depending on the...

I am thrilled to have Georgie Wykeham, GW Designs in the Spotlight, as I have been a huge fan for years.  I love the way she  tailors each project to the client, layering colour, texture and pattern alongside old and new furniture and textiles, to create contemporary interiors that look as if they have been there forever. She takes inspiration from traditional English country style and favours reusing, restoring and recovering existing pieces and buying second-hand wherever possible. This ethos helps to create harmonious, timeless and sustainable interiors, that reflect the character and passions of each client, rather than imposing...

We are thrilled to have Elizabeth Hay in the spotlight seat this time - I am a huge admirer of her work and love the way she incorporates vintage textiles into her designs. Elizabeth grew up in the South West of England, the U.S.A and Kenya. Following university she lived in London for 8 years working in interior design for Sibyl Colefax first and then for Veere Grenney, before relocating to Singapore in 2013 where she lived for 11 years. Elizabeth’s international upbringing, in addition to living in South East Asia for over a decade, has hugely influenced her work...

India Holmes, the newly appointed Creative Director at Pelican House, whose passion for textiles and design is nothing short of inspiring. A rising star in the global textile scene, India was previously the Director of Embroidery at de Gournay, where she has worked extensively with artisans across India and China. Her deep respect for traditional techniques and dedication to elevating craftsmanship made her a natural fit for Pelican House, where she joins forces with Bella Valenzia to create unique, artful pieces that celebrate heritage while pushing creative boundaries. Read on for India’s wonderful insights into decorating with vintage textiles, her...