Old vs. New
Thanks for all the emails guys. We've been sorting through each one looking for themes and we came up with this question that seemed to be on many of your minds.
I've recently moved from a old victorian style home and am now the proud owner of a stylish and trendy loft . My biggest dilemma though is decorating. I've been collecting antique for over 30 years and have some beautiful pieces. My question is, how do I make my antiques work in such a modern surrounding?
Gregory
First of all Gregory, if you're planning on selling any of your antiques please notify my asap as I too collect them and will love them just as much as you did. Secondly, despite my wanting to see and possibly buy some of your antiques, I will be honest and tell you what Tara Lee our designer extrodinaire has to say about your dilemma.
Combining old with new is incredibly trendy and in style these days so keep your favourit pieces and do combine them with your new abode. Many people feel that they can only have one look in a home. Old antique furniture when arranged with the right pieces can have a very sophisticated and stylish look when put together properly. Since you are downsizing you may have to limit the amount of antiques you bring with you as your spacehas decreased dramatically. You'll need to really sit down and decide what pieces you need and what pieces you can part with.
Next, look at what furniture you'll need to purchase and what you already have. Subtle modern lighting over an antique table can really showcase the piece and bring it up to date. Old photographs, manuscripts, maps etc, framed and placed on the wall bring shear elegance to the den, office or reading nook. The trick to combining the old with the new is to be sure not to create a cluttered look. Your collection of antique tins is incredible, but how about only using three on the counter as oppose to eleven. For larger pieces such as sideboards or buffet tables ad a modern vase or urn to bring it up to date.
Well, hopefully some of these tips will have answered your questions. Keep the emails coming we're always delighted to hear from you.
Taylor
I've recently moved from a old victorian style home and am now the proud owner of a stylish and trendy loft . My biggest dilemma though is decorating. I've been collecting antique for over 30 years and have some beautiful pieces. My question is, how do I make my antiques work in such a modern surrounding?
Gregory
First of all Gregory, if you're planning on selling any of your antiques please notify my asap as I too collect them and will love them just as much as you did. Secondly, despite my wanting to see and possibly buy some of your antiques, I will be honest and tell you what Tara Lee our designer extrodinaire has to say about your dilemma.
Combining old with new is incredibly trendy and in style these days so keep your favourit pieces and do combine them with your new abode. Many people feel that they can only have one look in a home. Old antique furniture when arranged with the right pieces can have a very sophisticated and stylish look when put together properly. Since you are downsizing you may have to limit the amount of antiques you bring with you as your spacehas decreased dramatically. You'll need to really sit down and decide what pieces you need and what pieces you can part with.
Next, look at what furniture you'll need to purchase and what you already have. Subtle modern lighting over an antique table can really showcase the piece and bring it up to date. Old photographs, manuscripts, maps etc, framed and placed on the wall bring shear elegance to the den, office or reading nook. The trick to combining the old with the new is to be sure not to create a cluttered look. Your collection of antique tins is incredible, but how about only using three on the counter as oppose to eleven. For larger pieces such as sideboards or buffet tables ad a modern vase or urn to bring it up to date.
Well, hopefully some of these tips will have answered your questions. Keep the emails coming we're always delighted to hear from you.
Taylor
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