Rustic baskets above the shelves and a mod '60s light fixture emphasize the height of this kitchen. He found the light fixture at a vintage store for $100!
A secondhand cabinet from Craigslist stands in as a stylish and budget-savvy island. He decided to leave it alone and not "gunk it up with paint." Pegboard offers valuable storage space.
Vintage chairs—recovered in a menswear-inspired Robert Allen fabric—add a bespoke touch to this space.
Color-blocked books add punch to white shelves and collectibles. This is on my list of things to try in my own home one day!
Painting the back of this built-in hutch makes china, antique goblets and collectibles stand out.
A vintage painting, trophy, mirror and woven basket add texture and eclectic charm to this living room mantelscape. When digging through a second-hand store he suggests going over an area more than once, in case you miss something the first time.
Simple white bedding allows the printed drapes—a steal at $12 a yard—to steal the spotlight. He painted the ceiling an intense robins-egg blue which make the white walls pop.
A clawfoot tub and wainscoted tile add charm, while the all-white palette keeps the look fresh.
A wide and preppy striped wallpaper wakes up this room. "Our 'headboard' is panels from a vintage door, mounted to the wall and framed with MDF," says Michael. "The glam pulls for the bedside tables came from eBay — just $20 for four!" Crisp white bedding and lampshades tie the look together.
A chinoiserie thrift-store chaise, drum stool and patterned cushions evoke a air of genteel splendour. He added a new shade to the $6 second-hand lamp.
