These design comebacks include block print wallpaper, charming linens, and the new 'it' neutral: brown.

By Maria Sabella

Published on March 5, 2025

Photo:

Lauren Andersen/Sen Creative / Interior Designer: Noz Nozawa

This year's home design trends are all about warmth and comfort, personal touches that tell a story, and vintage design details that evoke a sense of nostalgia. To help you capture the charm of the vintage decor aesthetic, industry experts are giving us the scoop on what they're most excited to see in 2025.

"The 2025 vintage aesthetic isn’t just about looking back—it's about adding pieces to your home that feel fresh, curated, and uniquely personal," says Margaret Carroll, founder and principal designer at Margaret Carroll Interiors.

The year's Color of the Year announcements have served as a hint of what's to come in the world of home decor—namely the color brown, which fits into a larger vintage-inspired color palette of rusty tones and deep eggplant hues. Wallpaper continues to be popular, with all-over pattern drenching and nostalgic block print patterns maximizing the vintage charm factor. Keep reading for this year's hottest vintage trends, along with expert tips for implementing them in your own space.

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Framed Vintage Items as Art

For a unique way to add vintage character to your walls, frame vintage items and create a meaningful gallery wall with them. "Consider framing vintage maps, quirky game boards, or even antique book pages for a look that feels layered and storied," Carroll says. Choose frames carefully to create an intentional blend of the old and new. "Frames can lean contemporary with sleek burlwood or simple white matting, but mixing and matching wood tones adds an effortless, collected-over-time charm," Carroll suggests.

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Shades of Brown

There is a nostalgic warmth about the color brown. Design experts predict the color trend will continue into 2025, introducing vintage-inspired sophistication and a welcome reprieve from cool tones. "We’re seeing the color brown seep back into kitchens, furniture, and bathrooms for its rich, moody, natural vibe," says Teri Simone, head of design and marketing at Nieu Cabinet Doors. Brown is a timeless neutral that ranges from dramatic chocolate tones to soothing sandy hues, proving it's a versatile color whose vintage appeal translates well into modern interiors.

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Vintage Lighting

Lighting presents a great opportunity to add vintage style and personality to a room. "The vintage lighting trend is gaining even more momentum as we head into 2025," says Jennifer Jones, principal designer at Niche Interiors. She shares that one-of-a-kind vintage chandeliers are having a moment, as are midcentury modern floor lamps, antique desk lamps, and retro-style wall sconces. "Vintage lighting adds so much character to a space and doesn't have to break the bank," Jones says. She recommends checking local flea markets, thrift stores, and online shops like Etsy to find hidden lighting gems.

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Vintage Linens Featuring Classic Patterns

When it comes to home textiles, Alecia Taylor, interior designer at CabinetNow, says vintage linens featuring classic patterns will be a big trend in 2025. The best part is, you can incorporate it in as big or small a way as you like; For a quick and inexpensive way to infuse your table setting with vintage charm, use fabric napkins with a classic gingham pattern or a pretty floral print tablecloth. For a larger-scale way to channel the trend, opt for a vintage-inspired fabric on window shades or curtain panels. "Look for classic patterns and colors that complement your existing decor," Taylor says. This way, you can add a touch of nostalgic charm while enhancing the room's character in a seamless manner.

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Vintage-Inspired Color Palette

A warm and inviting vintage-inspired color palette is a big trend in 2025, as evidenced by most of the 2025 Color of the Year choices. Camilla Masi, interior designer at Otto Tiles & Design US, says this color trend can be seen in both kitchen and bathroom design right now. "Homeowners are looking towards nostalgia to add a sense of comfort and familiarity to their home and that is why vintage style interiors and decor are having a moment right now," Masi explains. When piecing together a vintage-inspired color palette, she suggests shades such as classic steely blue, eggplant, nostalgic forest and olive greens, muddy browns, and creamy off-whites.

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All-Over Pattern Drenching

When it comes to wallpaper, all-over pattern drenching is another big vintage trend to watch out for in 2025, according to Elizabeth Rees, CEO and co-founder of Chasing Paper. "When considering where and how to apply the wallpaper, the all-over pattern drenching approach can further elevate a space and create an all-encompassing design with the patterns of block print wallpaper," she says. To give your home a warm and cozy makeover with ample vintage charm, Rees suggests installing going for all-over pattern drenching in a space like a bedroom. "Bedrooms are the most personal rooms in a home and block print wallpaper can help bring an enhanced sense of individuality to the space," she says. To truly embrace the vintage trend, complete the space with soft accents and thoughtfully curated heirloom furniture.

Block Print Wallpaper

"Block print wallpapers are going to make a mark in 2025 with their artisanal hand-stamped charm, striking the perfect balance between timeless tradition and modern simplicity," Rees says. She points out that block printing is one of the oldest printing techniques, which often features repetitive, imperfect patterns of geometric shapes, florals, botanicals, and other natural elements. This year, Rees says block print wallpaper is the vintage trend you'll want to embrace if you want to evoke a sense of nostalgia.

Looking forward to an egg-citing Easter in 2025? There's plenty of Easter festivities taking place in and around Airdrie.

Kajal Dhaneshwari
Apr 7, 2025 1:30 P

Airdronians eager to celebrate Easter don't need to search any further for the perfect itinerary of festivities. 

There are many Easter celebrations taking place this year in and around Airdrie. 

The Airdrie Farmers Market will kick off the 2025 season with an Annual Easter Spring Fling. The event promises "makers bakers and growers will be at the event with something for everyone." 

Airdrie Farmers Market Spring Fling is scheduled to be held on April 19 at the Town and Country Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upon admission to the event, a donation to the Airdrie Food Bank is encouraged. 

Another adventurous Easter event—Airdrie Easter Scavenger Hunt will be taking place on April 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

It is a free event for residents that are interested. Registered participants can choose their own starting point as there are ten locations to choose from.

A scavenger map with hints to track down eggs will be emailed at 10 a.m. to everyone that has registered to go on the adventure. While the event is free for all, participants are encouraged to bring a donation for the Airdrie Food Bank. 

Donations will be collected at one of the ten egg locations. Items such as household cleaning supplies, baby formula, canned condiments, fruits and vegetables, meat and more would be essential donation items. To view the full list of most needed items at the food bank, visit the link here. 

It is important to note that participants require a vehicle as the eggs are hidden throughout Airdrie.

This event is being hosted by the Maverick Group. To register, residents can visit maverickgroupyyc.com/easterscavengerhunt.  

There's plenty of Easter festivities taking place around the City of Airdrie as well. 

Irricana's Easter Egg Hunt and Dance

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Dance is taking place at the Irricana Lions Community Hall on April 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

The event is set to offer fun activities for the whole family, which includes face painting and glitter tattoos, popcorn and cotton candy, bouncy castle and more. 

Beiseker's Easter Hunt and Fun

Beiseker Easter Egg Hunt is another event being hosted by the Village of Beiseker, on April 5 from 10 a.m. 1 p.m. at the Beiseker Community Centre. 

This event will feature an Easter Egg Hunt filled with fun activities for families. Popcorn and cotton candy, a hot-dog lunch, bouncy castle, games, crafts and more will be a part of the egg-citing celebration put up by Beiseker Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and the Beiseker Fire Department. 

Langdon's Community Easter Event

Langdon is also hosting a Community Easter Event on April 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Langdon Park. 

This event will feature an egg hunt for ages eight-years-old and under at 10 a.m. For children of age nine-years-old and above, the egg hunt will take place at 10:45 a.m. 

There will be crafts, concession, baby chicks, face painting, raffle and photo booth. Additionally, there will also be a Family Bingo at 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Langdon Field House.

Residents who are attending the event at Langdon are encouraged to support the raffle that helps the hamlet run such events for free to the community.  

April 28, 2022 | CREB

For most of us, buying a home will be the biggest purchasing decision we make in our lifetime. Adding to the weight of that decision is going through it the first time.

First-time homebuyers can benefit tremendously from receiving extra advice throughout the purchase process. It's difficult to know exactly what to expect, but most issues can be resolved by doing a little homework at the outset.

The good news is first-time homebuyers are not on their own. Here are five tips to help you navigate the journey:

1. Do your research

Ask questions and do your homework. Speak with other homeowners to get a real-life perspective on what it's like to own property. Also take some time to think about where you want to be today and five years from now, and plan accordingly!

2. Get pre-approved

It is best for first-time buyers to get pre-approved for a mortgage so they know how much they can spend.

Talk to a mortgage specialist about mortgage products, terms, payment options and rates. Then, share the pre-approval with your REALTOR® so they only show you homes that fit your budget.

3. Use a REALTOR®

Many homebuyers research potential homes using realtor.ca, but what's really important is the interpretation of that data, and that's where a REALTOR® comes in.

A REALTOR® is a trusted source for all your real estate needs. Not only do they provide invaluable expertise, but they are also committed to a high standard of professional conduct focused on the consumer.

A REALTOR® also provides a homebuyer with all the information to make an informed decision in terms of comparable prices in the neighbourhood, market conditions and the proper steps to go through in a home purchase.

4. Seeing is believing

While most people begin their home search online, shopping that way may not tell the whole story of a property. Photos can be deceiving, so it's important to get inside a house and explore it for yourself.

Things like the size of a home, the condition of the interior and exterior and the neighborhood can vary when looking at a home online versus in person.

Schedule a showing with your REALTOR® or visit an open house to help you make a much smarter buying decision.

5. Get a home inspection

A home inspection could identify a simple cosmetic problem or safety issue that could be potentially life threatening.

Many first-time buyers walk into a home, love the kitchen or the bathrooms or the general layout, and can look right past everything else. That's why you need an unbiased, independent review of the home.

Your home inspector should not care whether you buy the home or not. They have no vested interest in the transaction and present you with the facts.

Even a small space can have a big personality when you make the right moves with color, pattern, and furniture. By Amy Panos and Paige Porter Fischer

Published in Better Homes & Gardens 

Published on March 15, 2025

Think living in a small space means you have to limit patterns and accessories for fear of your home looking cluttered? Think again. Take a look at this tiny South Carolina bungalow and see how eclectic art, plenty of patterns, and a consistent color palette amp up how large it lives and its charming looks.

"I had to be very thoughtful about each space—how to incorporate everything I love without overwhelming the eye in a much smaller house," says homeowner Teresa Roche, who is also an artist, gallery owner, and textile designer. The way she layered art, pattern, and personality into every inch of her home proves that maximalism isn’t off limits even in limited square footage.

Here are 9 small-space decorating lessons from this creative pro.

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Set a Color Palette for the Whole House

Brie Williams / Interior Design: Teresa Roche

In a small space, sticking with one neutral wall color throughout all the rooms isn't boring, it's strategic. In this house, painting all the walls creamy white (Sherwin-Williams Alabaster) creates a visual flow and sets up a background that allows artwork and patterns to really shine.

Repeating the same accent colors through multiple rooms is another winning strategy in a small space. Roche used a palette of ochers, earthy browns, herbal greens, and warm yellows across every room in her house. In the living room, the palette shows up in upholstered furniture and pillows as well as artwork and the curtains in the adjacent foyer. "The repetition creates an easy flow from one space to the next,” Roche says.

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Make Artwork Blend

Brie Williams / Interior Design: Teresa Roche

A gallery wall makes an instant and impactful focal point. In a small space, it's important that individual art pieces flow together visually and read as cohesive. For her dining alcove, Roche hung favorite pieces from airplane wire, which she attached to a picture rail. The continuity comes from the colors in the artwork and the types of frames. “I love mixing frames of all shapes and sizes, but I stick to subtle materials—white, wood, nickel-brushed silver, and brushed gold—and stay away from black frames because they often overpower the pieces themselves.” The subtle flow from frame to frame keeps the installation from overwhelming the eye.

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Use Patterns That Act Like Neutrals

Brie Williams / Interior Design: Teresa Roche

In an open floor plan, be mindful when choosing patterns that will be used prominently. For this kitchen, which is open to the dining and living areas, Roche used an abstract basketweave wallpaper pattern that she considers neutral. (Notice the pattern and color repeat on throw pillows in the adjacent living room.)

"My patterns aren't crazy patterns—they are classic ones," she says. "My basketweave pattern was bold enough to make an impression but not too overwhelming for the art I wanted to pair with it,” she says. Other patterns that can act as neutrals include abstract, irregular stripes and plaids. They give a room structure but also fade into the background because of their regular, almost-geometric patterns.

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Repeat the Same Pattern

Brie Williams / Interior Design: Teresa Roche

Using the same pattern in both wallpaper and fabric is a longstanding decorator trick for creating a space that looks put together but not overly busy. Roche used the approach in her foyer, hanging wallpaper and doorway curtains in the same painterly stripe. It's a bold pattern, but because of the white background and the way it's repeated over so much surface area, the eye registers it as background.

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Keep Window Treatments Simple

Brie Williams / Interior Design: Teresa Roche

Heavy, elaborate window treatments can make a small room feel claustrophobic. If you can forgo them altogether, do. In this sitting room, the windows are deliberately bare to let in maximum light and views, plus their white trim blends with the wall color to make the space look larger. If you need the privacy or light control that window treatments bring, choose something simple, such as woven Roman shades or simple white curtain panels, and repeat them throughout the house.

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Establish a Furniture Palette

Brie Williams / Interior Design: Teresa Roche

Just like a consistent color palette can make a small space look larger and more well-designed, so too can editing your furniture choices. For example, all of the furniture in Roche's home shares either similar simple shapes or wood tones, or both. In this house, that means lots of midcentury modern, antique pine pieces, and Danish modern furniture, like this low-slung sofa and chairs, which are so versatile that Roche has reupholstered them three times over the years.

"I never hesitate to mix furniture from various time periods," she says. "I buy what speaks to me." When your furniture is cohesive, it's also easier to move pieces around from room to room when you're ready for a change.

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Think Small Scale

Brie Williams / Interior Design: Teresa Roche

For furniture you only use occasionally, choose a small size that still gives you functionality. For example, using a petite antique pine table, rather than a traditional desk, made it possible to sneak a workstation into the corner of a sunroom.

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Maximize Outdoor Space

Brie Williams / Interior Design: Teresa Roche

Because the front porch gets used as an outdoor living room when the weather cooperates, it should be furnished as comfortably as the indoor version. That means ample seating and lighting, which here is accomplished via a simple woven shade. Outdoor chairs in versatile white blend with the house color and railings to make a crisp, uncluttered backdrop for patterned throw pillows.

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Draw the Eye Up with Art

Brie Williams / Interior Design: Teresa Roche

Even the stairwell can contribute to a light, bright, and airy feel in a small house when it's treated to a refreshing white paint job on walls, trim, and the stairs themselves.

Another trick is to hang artwork at the top of the stairs to draw the eyes up and through the space. In her stairway, Roche hung a series of four paintings vertically to emphasize the height of the ceilings. “For stairwells, the negative space becomes as important as the art to me,” she says. “I don’t like cluttered stairwells, so I don’t want to see painting after painting."

Styled by Jennifer DeCleene