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Accessorize Your Home with Antiques

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Accessorizing the home can give it a new and fresh look. It can also make old, dull rooms more inviting. Accessorizing can reinvent a space to give it a new function; it can even give a room in your house a new atmosphere.

 

 

Invest in antique basic furniture

Every room has its own set of basic furniture. A dining table and chairs for your dining room, a comfortable bed for your master bedroom, and a coffee table and couch set for the living room are just some examples of the basic furniture that best represent a room.

 

Investing in antique furniture is a wise choice for those who are building or decorating their spaces. Aside from the craftsmanship that goes into these pieces, antique furniture carries with them a natural elegance that adds character to every room in your home.

 

 

Use pieces that you already own

If you already started building your antique furniture collection, chances are you have key pieces that complement every material in your home. Don’t hesitate to use these pieces unconventionally.

 

For example, you may have an antique suitcase that can double as coffee table or an antique clock that you can use as a decorative item and place beside framed photos or lamps. If you don’t have antique pieces yet, visit trusted shops like Antiques on Old Plank Road for quality pieces.

 

 

Decorate with antique artwork

Enhance every room in your house with antique artwork. They are great conversation pieces that can complement other furniture or serve as centerpieces that can define your space. Place antique artwork such as paintings and sculptures in high traffic areas. Allow ample space around them. Most of the time, less is more so make sure not to crowd these important pieces.

 

 

Group furniture together

Accessorizing in your home is all about grouping pieces together. A group of furniture can consist of complementing or contrasting pieces as long as it works together in a way that highlights each piece instead of appearing to compete. You can use small antique pieces such as mirrors, frames, clocks or lamps to create a unique centerpiece. Incorporate antique and modern pieces together to create exciting twists.

 

 

Engage the senses

When accessorizing your home with antiques, the overall look is one of the most important end results. However, decorating should not stop there. Include as many elements in your space. Add fresh flowers on of your antique table to engage the sense of smell. Play with different textures by choosing furniture in various materials. Wood, steel, and fabrics can truly add to the textures that add layers to your spaces.

 

 

Decorating your home is all about letting each theme and personality shine through. Don’t hesitate to experiment with different pieces and textures to discover the pieces that best fit your home. Look for antique furniture that speaks about your personality and character.

Angie

Angie Cole is a fan of everything vintage and admires true old-world craftsmanship. She lives in Denver, Colorado, with her pet turtle, Socrates...(Read More)

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