Mixing old and new furniture is all about balance, contrast and cohesion. Make your space feel intentional and not accidental.
- Give the room something that ties everything together. From colour palette to wood tones, metal finishes or upholstery fabrics. Make a style thread for example clean-lined modern and warm vintage or classic and industrial.
- Decide which style is dominant. Mostly modern? Use vintage as accents: a sideboard, mirror or armchair. Mostly traditional or antique? Introduce modern lighting, art or seating.
- Update old pieces thoughtfully by reupholstering antique chairs in modern fabrics, refinish wood in a lighter or matte tone or swap old hardware (like handles) for cleaner, contemporary options.
- Trust Patina and imperfection: old furniture brings character, texture and history.
In conclusion: modern keeps a space fresh and vintage and antique gives it a soul!
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