How To Mix Antique Furniture Into Contemporary Décor
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Contemporary décor offers a diverse setting, bringing countless possibilities for expressing PERSONAL STYLE. So much so that it often becomes difficult to decide which approach to follow. It’s not always simple to identify your personal style, but know that if you like antique furniture this is an excellent way to bring personality to your space.
Combining the ancient with the contemporary can create visually rich and engaging spaces where the past and present intertwine harmoniously.
Furthermore, the insertion of antique furniture can be linked to family heirlooms, bringing emotional memory and history to the decoration of your home.
Contrast
You may believe that you shouldn’t mix old with new, and look for ways to modernize your old furniture. The truth is that in this case we are looking for the opposite.
The intention is to create a contrast between the two styles, highlighting the uniqueness of the antique pieces, and allowing them to stand out prominently amongst the more modern elements.
Re-Use
Giving an old piece of furniture a new use is a great strategy for incorporating it into a contemporary style. You can use a chair or chest as a bedside table, for example.
Changing The Fabric
In cases where the old piece of furniture needs restoration, you can assess what can be done to make this piece useful again, and how it would make sense in your environment.
An effective way to modernize old furniture is to invest in painting and restoration.
Choose contemporary colors that align with the overall palette of the room, and if necessary, change the handles. This not only visually renews the pieces, but also integrates them more easily into contemporary design.
Mixing Of Materials
The harmonization of different materials is interesting to bring more dynamism to the space. You can combine antique solid wood furniture, for example, with contemporary elements made from other materials such as glass, metal and lacquer.
Modern Accessories
Add contemporary accessories to visually update the space. Modern pillows, rugs, and light fixtures can soften the transition between antique and contemporary, creating a more cohesive space.
Visual Balance
Maintain a visual balance in the environment, avoiding saturation with old furniture. In these cases we usually opt for a smaller quantity of antique pieces, with the contemporary style prevailing. This way, the old pieces will be more prominent, balancing them with the current pieces.
Timeless Design
Choose antique furniture that features lines and details that align with the contemporary style. Antique pieces with current designs, such as straw chairs, for example, integrate perfectly into modern environments.
Customization
Add personal elements to antique furniture to make it more relevant and meaningful to you. This personalization can strengthen the emotional connection with antique pieces.
Incorporating antique furniture into contemporary decor is a journey of balance and creativity. By following these tips, you can create spaces that tell stories, celebrate tradition and reflect your current taste.
