Whether you have inherited an attic full of antique furniture or have found just a few treasures at a flea market, decorating your living room with antiques can add a lot of style and warmth. To marry the new with the old, you must intermingle pieces that share some of the same wood tones or colors and carry your antique theme throughout the space using small decorative pieces or complementary pillows and throws. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Set the tone for the room with an antique rug. Antique rugs can warm up a modern room whether they are laid over wood floors or on top of wall-to-wall carpeting. Have your antique rug professionally cleaned before introducing it into your space. Place at a slight angle in a living room to carry the eye through the space.
2. Layer in some antique chairs. Many antique chairs feature wood frames and intricately carved armrests or legs that can complement more modern leather pieces already in your home. Place the chairs in corners or next to a fireplace or doorway.
3. Place a vintage side table at each end of a sofa or place one in front of a large window for a classic look. Warm woods and delicate table legs can enhance a sitting area and carry your antique theme throughout your room.
4. Use an antique lamp to create a reading area. Place an antique lamp that reflects your favorite era on an occasional table. Antique lamps can be bulky and modeled or sleek with an Art Deco style. Complete the look with an appropriate shade for the style and decade. Place on a doily or flowered tablecloth.
5. Distribute some vintage knick-knacks on bookshelves and mantelpieces. Some small antique collectibles, such as Hummel statues or an antique toy collection, will help to carry your antique theme throughout the room and add interest to otherwise forgotten spaces. Place your items in groups of three or on short stacks of books for added visual interest.
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