How to Incorporate Antique Furniture Into a Home
Decorating with antique furniture is all about how to mix the old with the new in a tasteful and well-balanced way. While antiques can be intimidating, they don’t have to be. Using them in the proper combination with furniture and accent pieces can create a room that is stylish, not stiff. Does this Spark an idea?
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Combine a contemporary sofa, modern art and antiques from any period to create a room that is elegant and inviting. The French and Louis XIV periods are ideal antiques to match with contemporary pieces.
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Use an antique mirror from the French or Regence period to add the illusion of a larger space from the mirror’s reflection, and a touch of elegance with the piece’s gilt wood. Hang over a room’s mantle which is likely to be outfitted with more modern or traditional materials, making a nice contrast.
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Give your room a distinctive personality and create interest by combining furnishings covered in modern fabrics and colors along with antique pieces finished in a more subtle color. Let the intricate designs of the antique furniture make a dramatic statement.
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Use accent pieces like an antique bureau placed against a wall with a crisp color to highlight the details and craftsmanship that antique pieces showcase, such as intricately-carved scrolls or strapwork borders.
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Repurpose an antique cabinet and use it in a bathroom as a vanity for a one-of-a-kind piece.
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