Antiques that you have in your home can be family heirlooms that have been handed down from generation to generation. These antiques are more precious for its sentimental value. Most home makers are unaware of the age of the antique or how rare and valuable it is, while most antique aficionados and collectors will give an arm or leg to have those rare and precious antiques.
There are 3 categories of home makers who have antiques in their homes:
1) Home makers love to have nothing but antiques in their homes. Every room in the house is decorated with pieces of antique furniture.
2) Home makers who prefer to have modern and trendy furniture or décor. The only antiques being the ones that were handed down from generation to generation.
3) Home makers who like to blend both modern and antique furniture.
The most common home makers in this day and age prefer to have a blend of both modern and antique furnishings in their homes. They believe that this adds a touch of class to their otherwise ordinary and dull homes.
Here are some tips on buying and placing antiques along with your existing modern furniture:
• You can place all your antiques in one room or scatter them around with the rest of the furniture.
• Make sure that you match the antiques from the modern furniture
• Buy antiques that you feel will enhance the look of you home,
• Never buy antiques that give a negative vibe. Some antiques are said to be filled with negative vibes.
• Use specially made cabinets or cupboards to display your antiques such as ornaments and crockery
• Use soft shades for the wall and curtains, this emphasises the look of the antique, especially with antique furniture.
• If you have several of the same antiques such as antique quilt and painting, try not to have them all on display, instead change them over from time to time.
• Before buying the antique check it thoroughly to make sure that it indeed an antiques or more than 100 year to be exact
• Before buying antiques check its condition, the material and hardware used. Ask questions on the antique from the dealer to give the bigger picture
• When purchasing ask the antique dealer for a warranty or guarantee
• Use antique photo frames with your new pictures to blend both the old and new
• Place your antiques away from dampness and sunlight
• If you have a pet or small child you need to strategically arrange your antiques.
Antiques you may want for your home:
• Wall clock
• Photo frames
• Dinning tables
• Coffee tables
• Tapestries
• Chinaware
• Sterling silverware
• Roseville pottery
• Windsor chairs
• Country benches
• Farm house hutches
• Pewter ware
• Antique teddy bears and toys
• Glass décor
• Jelly cupboards
Be sure to check out those garages sales and flea markets for some unique antiques. |
