Timeless Beauty Awaits in Our Vintage Cottage Special Issue

The sitting room is a popular family-hangout spot.
Photography and interior designs by Paige Kontrafouris, Paige Kontrafouris Interiors.

Vintage Cottage Special Issue 2025In our new Vintage Cottage special issue, we bring you a collection of some of our favorite homes overflowing with timeworn charm—from elegant spaces inspired by old-world Europe to invitingly rustic farmhouse-style abodes—each with its own take on vintage design. If, while enjoying the personal stories and design ideas throughout, you find yourself itching to start a new collection, never fear: You’ll also find delightful tales of curiosities and collectibles, including their captivating histories and advice for tracking them down in the wild. As you embark upon this new journey into timeless cottage charm, we hope you take a moment to look around your own home and appreciate the unique stories that make it so precious—and that you’ll find plenty of new ideas for celebrating its many charms. Preview the issue below and pick up your copy today!

Gold Coast Collab

After a call from an old friend, Sara Johnson rose to this design challenge.
Photography by Heather Talbert; Interior designs by Sara Johnson, Sara Johnson Interiors

After a call from an old friend, Sara Johnson rose to this design challenge.

Cultivating Charm

Forming a striking silhouette and embellished with intricate carvings, the bed was a lucky find Emily sourced from Facebook Marketplace with the help of her sister, who first spotted the piece. The rug’s blend of creamy neutrals and spirited hues supports the surrounding scheme and provides an eye-catching foundation.
Photography and interior designs by Emily Traxler, LeCultivateur

Fresh florals, collected treasures, and an affinity for DIY projects helped this homeowner transform her family’s builder-grade home into a personalized French-style paradise.

Eclectic Twist on Traditional

This Southern home puts a unique spin on classic European charm.
Photography by John O’Hagan; Styling by Maghan Armstrong

This Southern home puts a unique spin on classic European charm.

Classic Elegance

The result of hard work, patience, and an eye for French style, this New Jersey home is a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind décor.
Photography and interior designs by Paige Kontrafouris, Paige Kontrafouris Interiors.

The result of hard work, patience, and an eye for French style, this New Jersey home is a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind décor.

Heartfelt Home

The galley kitchen utilizes a mix of covered and glass-front cabinets and open shelving to help strike a balance between creating display space for the pieces Patty cherishes while also keeping clutter to a minimum in the narrow room.
Photography by Michael Hunter

A lifelong lover of antiques fills her Texas bungalow and distinctive outdoor spaces with cherished pieces passed down and passionately collected, crafted, and curated across decades.

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