12 Ways To Decorate With Antiques In A Modern Style

Shopping for antiques or receiving them as hand-me-downs are a sure way to add warmth and personality to a room. But integrating them with modern pieces so a home doesn’t resemble a stuffy museum is also essential. Here’s how to organically merge the old with the new.

1. Utilize a vintage dresser outside of the bedroom. Inside, it can look like your grandma’s room. Outside in the living room, it becomes a chic TV console or a statement piece to prop art on top of.

2. Paint your antique furniture the same color as the wall that it’s placed on, which will help it blend in more organically with your space.

3. An antique rug looks fantastic in a room as a centerpiece, making the rest of the pieces sparse and modern, which creates a lovely juxtaposition and avoids clutter.

4. Pair a modern desk chair with a traditional, antique desk for an automatic boss office that belongs in a magazine.