Decor On A Budget
Over the years it is so easy to wind up with mismatched furniture. You may have acquired a rocking chair from grandma, a roll top desk from an uncle, and a dresser that was left behind when you moved in. You can incorporate all your mismatched furniture into your look.
The main thing to remember is that you can create a look through balance and harmony so find a way to let all your furniture blend in and not stick out like a sore thumb.
If items are too similar then people usually start to compare them and in that instance even nice inexpensive items can began to look cheap. Two simple rules to keep in mind when combining old and new is that you should either keep things simple or you should go funky. We naturally tend to associate things that are simple and have clean lines with being modern and by extension we associate something being modern with it being expensive. If you decide to go funky you need to remember that it should be done sparingly. A well chosen funky piece of decor will speak for itself and no doubt bring to mind thoughts of exotic locales and foreign markets in the mind of visitors. An exotic item of foreign origin can add some color and spice to a room but if you start putting it everywhere it makes the room look cluttered.
Combining antiques and modern pieces can be used to create a very chic trendy bohemian feel to a space. The contrast between the flaws in the antique and the perfect, clean lines of the modern piece can really add character to a room. A nice piece of furniture can sometimes combine these two factors in a very eye-catching manner. Consider checking out IKEA and similar stores for pieces that pull from the best of both worlds, the modern and the antique. For example IKEA offers inexpensive tables that can be customized with your choice of made-to-order stone tops. This small bit of customization gives the piece a more expensive look and can be accented nicely with several smaller inexpensive pieces.
A variety is good. Mix and match accordingly but don’t over do your budget. Shopping around for a great deal and a great look is the key to successful decorating. And have fun with it; finding that perfect piece is part of the thrill of decorating.
No matter how much you paid for it you can make any antique look like a million bucks if you are creative. Always include a beautiful area rug in your look. You can purchase an area rug for an antique look or you can browse online for an area rug that best suits your needs.
