How to Make Vintage Decor Look Fresh and Modern

When it comes to creating immersive environments that style-conscious vacationers love, Julija Stoliarova — Eastwind Hotels’ creative director and co-founder — is a natural. Her contemporary and hygge-forward, Scandinavian-vintage-meets-midcentury-modern design has made Eastwind Hotel & Bar (and cabins like this one, above) a must-stay (and photograph) destination for outdoorsy aesthetes in the Catskill Mountain town of Windham, New York. This August, Eastwind’s new Lake Placid destination opened its doors to instant acclaim; her thoughtful take on a classic motor lodge is elevated sylvan style at its coziest. Think of her as a guide through the wilderness of flea-market finds and antique decor — and follow her sure-footed steps here.