Are you looking for ways to spice up your home? When it comes to home décor, you know how all the fun might be overshadowed by the worry of whether you will find something that could be combined to work out well; in other words, how to bring functionality that would still be stylish. It is important not to fear trying out ideas and be as bold as you wish to be in order to show your individuality.
Lately, people are giving more value to old pieces of furniture, and they are becoming quite the trend that is not exclusive only to the crème de la crème of society. You will be surprised to see how much old designs can actually spark up changes and give your home the fresh look you were craving for. When decorating, you have to remember it is not all clear-cut, mixing old and new designs gives off more uniqueness than plain antique or modern. Here are a few steps to successfully blend the two and get the dream eclectic design.
To be able to create a visually pleasing blend you can start by adding certain pieces of furniture that would serve as your guiding points. These pieces will be your base and you can later on have fun with decorative elements such as paintings, sculptures, rugs, curtains and lighting. Old furniture is full of stories to tell and it is the way to go, but to avoid a run-down look, try not to overdo the mixing of various antiques.
Asian-inspired style radiates sophistication and serenity which also makes it perfect if you are up for a more minimalist look. You can find a large selection of affordable antique Chinese seating from specialised shops online and choose the ideal seating for your home. For instance a 19th century Chinese provincial shoe shine stool with its blue and green finish can serve both as an inspiration for the colour of your décor and a starter for finishing the rest of the interior style with modern elements. Additionally, you can incorporate other pieces of Chinese seating that are more neutral for a better blend, such as the Chinese provincial country style rustic folk art stool.
For a more balanced look of all the mixture of styles, you should opt for a style echo i.e. repetition. This can be achieved by repeating the shapes in almost every decorative element. If your furniture (e.g. table) is round or rectangular, you could use paintings and rugs in these shapes. With eclectic styles every single piece is accentuated which cannot be said for the simple modern or classic room designs where it all looks more or less the same.
Since you might be tempted to incorporate different antique designs, it would be best to stick to neutrals when it comes to colours. New is smoothly joined by old when there is an eye-pleasing base colour to make up for all the mixes. Choose cream, grey or white for your interior and you are all set to create the home of your dreams.
