How to use vintage furniture in your home:
Over the recent years, data shows that more people are starting to take advantage of the mixed modern-vintage furniture trend. Not only do vintage pieces give a sense of value and durability, but shopping for an older piece is a sustainable and environmentally-friendly option.
Being consciences of what you purchase is not the only good for the environment but has its advantages too. In our throw it away culture, quality can be found in any vintage furniture period. These original pieces can create a timeless and classic look, giving your home luxury and depth.
Read on to learn other ways to incorporate our ultimate renewable resource, antiques.
1- It’s important to look for unique key pieces.
You might be aiming for more modern chic, but with the wrong furniture you could end up with an outdated feel. Purchasing a disproportionately sized furnishing can be heartbreaking. Make sure to measure before agreeing to move any larger pieces.
If you’re looking to fill a space with a beautiful antique, check out places like auctions, local flea markets and antique shops. You never know what great finds you might stumble upon, they may be affordable and diverse in style history.
Of course, we here are lucky to be in the abundantly beautiful Bucks County, Pennsylvania. With its timeworn well history, numerous recognized auction houses, antique shops and consignment stores, you are bound to locate some great finds.
Keep in mind, this is an investment in your home, so spending more does not necessarily mean that your piece has any great value.
Do you love it? Does it have soul? As a pleasing embellishment to your home, that is the greatest asset. The idea is to compliment other items within your home, rather than challenge.
2-Take advantage of wooden surfaces.
Don’t be scared of multiple wood tones. Any wooden surface can easily be refinished or conditioned in a variety of ways adding to a vintage look and feel. Some of these rare and different hardwoods can be lovely together too.
The secret is to balance it with other complimentary materials. Acrylics, metals, colored glass and unique upholstery always add nicely to any eclectic mix. This sets the tone for the entire house, by building layers of depth and interest. Nothing adds opulence to a modern home like vintage decor sprinkled throughout. It has romance and a story.
3-Use a coordination of colors:
Some mahogany and cherry woods have rich deep red or orange under tones. These may draw attention to your object d’art when paired with a soft velvety blue upholstered chair.
Following some of the latest trends?
A calm green or olive hue on a new sofa is a perfect match to any older style. These rich jewel tones can mix together beautifully. Using a vintage objects can also create the right type of “feel good” energy in your home you have been desiring.
Want a more Modern look?
Deeper chestnut woods or light maple furniture may lend itself to a more contemporary style. Elevate this interest when you use it with steel grays, taupes or neutral tones to create a stoic palette. Brushed or chrome metals with linear lines in small tables or accents are the perfect marriage of antique and nouveau.
4- Add vintage to the right space.
Placing an older furnishing in the correct place within your home is definitely the point. Just remember to include soft upholstery to balance comfort. Reupholstering is a great option, but can be expensive, so keep in mind there are many newer upholstery looks that would be luxurious too.
Maybe consider starting in your living room. Match a historical piece of furniture to a new or existing sofa.
Any heirloom chest drawers can become a beautiful vignette at your entryway. Add a pair of lamps, some local art, and voilà! You have stunning focal point to your home. – Plus this bureau can be used as extra storage, when storage may be spare.
As it seems more and more, our society is all too eager to purchase cheap and discard it readily, self-indulgence may seem extravagant. But…Whether it is a timeless classic or an antique from another era, buying well, is not only smart, but a great investment. You are saving a piece of history, reusing it wisely and creating a warm home uniquely your own.
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