I’m just going to come out and say it If you don’t love Etsy we can’t be friends. It such a fantastic place for sourcing some handmade goods and one-of-a-kind rare finds. If you search hard enough you find some serious gems. Here are some of my favorited shops as I search the interwebs for hidden treasures. I’ve also gone ahead and linked my top picks from each Etsy store so you can shop these finds!

Illuminate Vintage

Texas, United States

• The shop has an amazing selection of mid-century modern and industrial lamps made by a small team in their workshop. They have high quality fixtures at incredibly fair prices.

Top 3 picks:

Hackner Home

United States

• Hackner Home offers decorative pillows, table linens, and window coverings all made from upscale designer fabrics hand-sewn in USA by skilled artisans. Their style tends to lean more towards modern-farmhouse.

Top 3 picks:

Old Wooden Stool

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

• If you love old wooden stools and unique antique items Old Wooden Stool has some amazing pieces listed, but snag them quick they tend to go fast and you don’t want to miss out on these gems.

Top 3 picks:

Cloth and Main

Kelowna, British Columbia

• Last but seriously not least for this roundup is Cloth and Main. One of my absolute all time favorites which I keep going back to. The shop is curated, and well traveled, best for finding decor fo a relaxed & sophisticated home

Top 3 picks:

---

Mikro Renovations is a full service design-build studio based in Guelph. We offer full-service interior design and renovations. Through thoughtful designs and artful craftsmanship, we help you create a place to call home. Want to work on a project together? Inquire here.

Ceramic white subway tile is absolutely classic. We see it everywhere and use it often in our projects. It’s been the “it” tile for years! We get why though, it’s a simple, and budget-friendly choice to update your space. Lately, we’ve been eyeing some great alternatives to the traditional subway tile route.

Shade & COLOUR

Sick of white? Well, If you would like to add some colour and variation in your life look no further than colour subway tiles. Green, blue, black, pink, grey... the options are endless and we love them all!

Designer: March Twice Interiors

Designer: Dan Gayfer Design

Designer: Jean Stoffer Design

MARBLE

A classic material with the same shape as classic subway = gorgeous! Add luxury to to timeless shapes with this alternative.

Designer: Heidi Cailier

Designer: Studio Mcgee

Designer: Studio Mcgee

Texture

Add a layer of texture to the room by incorporating either a handmade or brick texture. We love both depending on the vibe we’re going for.

Designer: Heidi Cailier

Photo Via Pinterest

Now that you’ve got some ideas why not choose something different. There’s one of you so build a one of a kind home, dare to be adventurous and step out from the mainstream.

---

Mikro Renovations is a full service design-buid studio based in Guelph. We offer full-service design and renovations. We help homeowners create a place to call home. Want to work on a project together? Inquire here.

We transformed an upstairs bathroom into a fun contemporary that better matched the aesthetic our clients had throughout their home. We didn’t change the layout out much, but rather tweaked it just a tad to function better and paired all the right things.

Marble is a timeless design choice, and we’ve been spotting some absolutely stunning ways designers are using this stone and taking it whole new level. We are talking about large scale marble installations. Eye-catching, and undeniably gorgeous, it might make you think twice about traditional tile-backsplash.

Full slab backsplashes, floor to ceiling walls of stone and waterfall kitchen islands are all included in our round-up to inspire you for your next reno. Scroll through for marble-lover heaven.  

Marble Slab Backsplashes

Replacing the traditional tile backsplash are full marble slabs that continue from the counter all the way up. It has an old world charm with a very modern feel. Not only does it feel incredibly luxurious, it is seemingly simple, but not at all ordinary.

Design By: Richard Felix-Ashman Photo By: David Livingston

Designed by: Alice Lane Home Photo by: Nicole Gerulat

Design By: Athena Calderone

Design By Marie Flanagan Interiors

Waterfall Marble Islands

Waterfall islands are absolutely stunning on their own, but add in the drama of veining and depth of natural stone, and you have got a timeless design winner in your kitchen. Just see for yourself.

Designed by Studio Mcgee

Design By Michelle Gerson Interiors

Design By Sarah Sherman Samuel

Marble Slab Walls

There’s marble backsplashes and islands and there and there is a whole wall of marble. A whole new level of drama and simple luxury.

.

Design by: Allison Willson Photo by: Stacey Brandford

Design by Larson Shores Architects

Design by: SJB

Okay, we know. Marble of this size is pricey, but If you love the look, but your budget just doesn’t have room for a slab of marble, shop our favorite marble pieces to add a little touch of luxury to your decor.

Our top picks:

We love incorporating unique details in a bathroom whether that be lighting, cabinetry, decor, faucets…you name it, but today we’re going to be talking about sinks, particularly the console sink. Console sinks don’t really offer a whole lot, they are not too practical as there isn’t a lot of built-in storage and often times aging the bathroom way way back, but I’ll let you in on a secret… when you don’t really need that much storage (like in a powder room) and when it’s styled just right the console sink gives the room so much character! I’m here to show you how to style a modern bathroom with vintage flair using the console sink.

There are many ways you can style a console sink by incorporating different design elements to achieve a collected look. Here’s one way we would go about styling a console sink with signature style. A touch of vintage, some classic elements, modern lines, and soft natural textures.

GET THE LOOK

1. Console Sink // Restoration Hardware

2. Sink Faucet // Brizo

3. Hot-cold supply line // Rejuvenation

4. Mirror // CB2

5. Sconces // Brayden Studio

6. Jute Basket // Restoration Hardware

7. Ribbed Metal Planter // McGee and Co.

8. Turkish Hand Towel // June Home Supply

For this combo, we mixed metals and went with matte black and brass finishes, adding an eclectic element. We selected a console sink from restoration hardware with a timeless marble top, and put it against a classic board and batten wall to add texture to the room. We tone down the room to a more casual vibe with through decor with the jute basket, turkish hand towel, and ribbed metal planter. Simple, casual, modern, yet timeless!

But don’t just take inspiration from us, here are some other designers who have done it oh so right. Simply swoon worthy!

Design by Katie Martinez

Design by Decus Interiors

Design by Amber Interiors

Design By Caitlin Moran Interiors

Shop our favorite Console Sinks

I’m excited to share our first playlist! The month of March, for me, is all about slowing down and being more intentional with the things I do in everyday life. Allowing myself some time to enjoy the little everyday things, and these soulful songs put me right in the mood. Hope everyone enjoys the playlist, happy March!

A playlist featuring Bruno Major, Daniel Caesar, Jackson C. Frank, and others