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Whether your home is brand-new or a few decades old<\/a>, you can still find simple ways to give it character and charm. This one old-school decorating idea might be a great place to start, and it\u2019s typically something that\u2019s best applied in kitchens. Any guesses? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Sonia Sanz<\/a>\u00a0owns a cozy 1600-square-foot cottage<\/a> in Barcelona, Spain, that she\u2019s spent the last year transforming into a picturesque bed and breakfast. Before purchasing this property, Sanz also owned a home decor shop called TOC TOC<\/a>. When the pandemic hit though, she felt inspired to start a brand-new project. In her house tour, Sanz says that, \u201cwith a little effort and help from destiny,\u201d she found this century-old house where she could let her creativity run wild. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Before renting this property out to travelers, Sanz, her husband, and their two daughters lived in the house to get a feel for the space and what it needed to be as comfortable and welcoming as possible. \u201cWe love to come and live in the house in a simple and natural way, with no TV or microwave,\u201d Sanz says. \u201cWithout a doubt, the kitchen is my favorite place in the house. It\u2019s where we spend most of our time and enjoy every meal as a family.\u201d The kitchen might have some modern conveniences \u2014 like an oven, for example, but the one thing it doesn\u2019t have? Lower cabinet doors. That\u2019s because Sanz chose to go doorless, hanging a red plaid fabric skirt instead<\/strong>, and I have to say, I\u2019m into the skirted sink look here. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n To make this setup even more adorable, Sanz added a matching valence on the kitchen\u2019s main window. However you personally feel about ruffles on ruffles, there\u2019s something plain, simple, and lovely about this old-school solution. Sink and furniture skirts have their pros: They\u2019re a great way to accent an area you love (in this case, the kitchen sink and pretty view outside), and they\u2019re super-easy to change out on a whim and just throw in the wash to clean (which can\u2019t be said for cabinet doors).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n When decorating a home, Sanz believes it\u2019s important to be yourself and not chase fads or trends. \u201cI love things that are timeless,\u201d she says, and these vintage-looking kitchen skirts are a perfect example of her taste. So if you\u2019re a vintage lover looking to incorporate a little Old World charm into your home, this could be a place to start. If you ask Sanz, she\u2019d definitely tell you that \u201cunique elements like this will give originality to any home.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n