Next Up

Vintage Accents Bring Color and Character to Modern New York Apartment

June 10, 2016

By: Katie Friedman

From: Allison Lind

Follow Katie on:

After years of living with exposed brick, hardwood floors and towering ceilings, a client in NYC decided to exchange her industrial loft for a modern apartment. See how designer Allison Lind repurposed vintage furniture to outfit the collector's home with warmth and color.

Price and stock could change after publish date, and we may make money off these affiliate links. Learn more.

Vintage Meets Modern Living Room With Small Work Space

Photo: Regan Wood. From: Allison Lind

Scroll For More Photos

1 / 8

Living Room

In an apartment defined by clean white walls, vintage furniture and accents add color to the living room. Three bookshelves and a desk ensure that this space fosters productivity and play.

Checkerboard Topped Coffee Table

Photo: Regan Wood. From: Allison Lind

2 / 8

Corner With Eclectic Accents

Set in one corner of the living room, a reclaimed wooden bookshelf provides storage for novels and other possessions. The mix of Asian-inspired accents, a classical bust and old checkerboard gives the space an eclectic look.

Wall Mirror and Chandelier

Photo: Regan Wood. From: Allison Lind

3 / 8

Leather Sofa, Chandelier Create Balance

At the other end of the room, a full-length mirror with distressed trim complements a brown leather sofa. To balance the urban design, a small crystal chandelier offers a touch of feminine flair and sparkle.

Vintage Desk and Chair in Work Space

Photo: Regan Wood. From: Allison Lind

4 / 8

Workspace With Vintage Chair

A large modern desk and vintage chair create a makeshift workspace for drafting emails. Large windows flood the room with natural light, while a brightly-colored woven rug softens the floor.

Hanging Mirror in Vintage Meets Modern Dining Room

Photo: Regan Wood. From: Allison Lind

5 / 8

Eclectic Dining Room

For a truly collected look, this dining room pairs a reclaimed wooden table with five metal chairs and a large gray area rug. Behind this setting, a wired shelving unit stores pots, pans and other tableware.

Vintage Hanging Mirror in Dining Space

Photo: Regan Wood. From: Allison Lind

6 / 8

Round Hanging Mirror

Suspended over a wooden console table, this round mirror offers a peek at jars and other necessities in the kitchen. A vintage ladder to the right creates the illusion of an entryway and helps define the space.

White Poster Bed in Vintage Meets Modern Bedroom

Photo: Regan Wood. From: Allison Lind

7 / 8

Brightly-Colored Bedroom

In this colorful bedroom, a wooden armoire stores clothes and shoes, while a vintage suitcase topped with throw pillows provides extra storage for linens. The large floor-to-ceiling curtain keeps the space cool and shaded.

White Poster Bed in Small Bedroom

Photo: Regan Wood. From: Allison Lind

8 / 8

Burgundy Throw Pillows

Burgundy throw pillows bring color and texture to this white bedroom. Above the bed, a floating shelf and woven mirror heighten the walls, making the space seem that much larger.

Related Pages