Piece by piece, explore this vintage-inspired speakeasy thoughtfully designed by Kate Pearce Vintage.

Full of vintage treasures from thrift stores and estate sales, this room has been completed after years in the making. Pearce slowly acquired rare pieces to bring her unique vision to life. From the emerald green wall tiles to vintage bar stools to the matte white farmhouse kitchen sink, travel around this exceptional room — discovering tips and tricks from Pearce along the way.

THE BAR

Handcrafted emerald green zellige tiles from Riad serve as the backdrop for an arched enclave of shelving, which was thoughtfully constructed with custom-cut glass. Adorning the clear glass shelf are vintage decanters and glassware, including vintage peek-a-boo glasses from the 1950s and other rare treasures collected from estate sales.

“Nearly everything you see on these shelves is vintage, but the one piece I couldn’t resist picking up for this space is this Pineapple Cocktail Shaker from Anthropologie,” writes Pearce in her blog post.

THE FLOOR

With a matte and rustic finish, the classic black and white tile flooring adds a vintage feel to the speakeasy. The matte ceramic tiles from Merola Tile feature prominent veins that break up the starkness of the checkerboard pattern.

According to Pearce, checkerboard tiles look best when installed at an angle from the room’s most prominent view. “The finish and material is also important,” she writes. “A vinyl checkerboard is bound to look cheap, and a high-shine marble material is spectacular, but in my opinion works best in a very upscale interior.”

THE COUNTER & SINK

For a rustic aesthetic that still feels sophisticated, Pearce uses a butcher block countertop stained with Varathane’s Early American.

The VIGO Zurich pull-down kitchen faucet from VIGO adds intrigue to the countertop, with it’s unique coil design and statuesque height. To contrast the black cabinetry and complement the checkered floor tiles, Pearce uses a Matte Stone™ farmhouse sink from VIGO.

“I am so in love with how the white farmhouse sink sits within the black IKEA cabinets, and then plays into the white and black checkerboard tile,” Pearce writes.

THE TAPS

To mimic the arch of the bar area, this small custom area features taps to deliver locally-brewed beers — including Montauk Summer Ale and Five Boroughs Tiny Juicy IPA.

The countertop, which matches the bar area, sits atop custom-built cabinet doors. To add another pop of color, the walls are painted “Baked Terracotta” by Benjamin Moore.

THE BANQUETTE

The plush green banquette beautifully contrasts the terracotta walls, and according to Pearce, “the banquette is the other star of the room.” The decadent seating area is styled with vintage scalloped marble tabletops, which Pearce found at Habitat for Humanity Restore and later replaced the original bases. The marble tables are topped with an assortment of chic candles.

THE BARSTOOLS

Pearce scored these vintage rattan bar stools at a thrift store for only $4. Once they were cleaned up, a high gloss black spray paint was used to create the desired finish. For a cohesive look, Pearce had an upholsterer create the cushions using the same fabric as the banquette.

TOUR KATE PEARCE’S VINTAGE SPEAKEASY