Designer Heidi Hendricks Says ‘Old Brown Furniture’ Is the Secret to Adding Timeless Character to Any Room – Her Tips for Sourcing and Styling Will Change How You Decorate

Living room with pale pink walls and a pink corner sofa with patterned armchairs and a grand piano in the corner.

Designer Heidi Hendricks is a true expert at harmonizing old and new. Her projects effortlessly combine distinctive vintage pieces with contemporary design, creating rooms that feel rich, layered, and timeless. By blending styles and eras, she crafts spaces that defy a specific time – tapestries of diverse influences that transcend trends and fleeting aesthetics, resulting in interiors that remain captivating for years to come.

Homes & Gardens recently toured Heidi’s latest project – a relatively new build with a lack of history that most of her previous remodels had in spades. Transforming this minimal space into something rich with layers and character was a new challenge, and it was decorating with vintage furniture that played a key part in aging this modern home. Brown vintage furniture, in particular, according to Heidi.