


January 2017
Fresh Ideas for Your Home
An antique design element can
update your home decor.
Adding a vintage item to almost any decorating style will create depth and personality.
Have you inherited an antique from a favorite relative or purchased a vintage piece from a local flea market or on a foreign vacation? Not sure how to integrate it into your home design?
Don’t despair. A touch of antiques can add to most any decorating style beautifully – and you’ll be saving a family heirloom or preserving a special memory. The surprise influence of an antique adds depth to a room and helps make the decor more beautiful and interesting.
Here are some tips about incorporating antiques into your decorating plan:
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Adding just one or two antique items will make a room feel layered and personal.
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Adding too many pieces can make your room look chaotic or junky or even like a museum,
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Collections of vintage objects can make a beautiful art display, on walls, shelves,
tables or in specially designed cases.
Think about using antique items for a different purpose or putting them in an unexpected place.
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A vase can be repurposed as a beautiful lamp.
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A large serving dish can be made into a planter.
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A buffet table can be used as a bedroom dresser.
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A couple of dining chairs can be moved into the bedroom to create a reading nook.
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A bedroom bureau can be repurposed as a beautiful entry room anchor piece.
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A dressing table mirror can be hung in almost any room.
Adding a vintage accessory or antique element to a room will update your décor to make it more intriguing and personal.

© 2017 Hunter Douglas