Enjoy your collections more by giving them a facelift. Flea market finds and antique treasures become part of everyday decor when you use these techniques. Refresh a ’40s chandelier, redo a dining table and chairs, or make a vintage mirror the focal point of a room. You’ll find a wealth of ideas for spotlighting and using the treasures you bring home.
9 Ways to Get a Romantic Antique Home
Shopping flea markets and antique stores is addicting -- especially when it's easy to turn your fragile finds into a family-friendly decorating coup. Explore this house to see how it's done.
"… more dramatic chairs in an antique shop? A new coat of glossy … In the living room, a large antique mirror hangs low on the wall … activity thanks to a sturdy antique daybed covered in stain-resistant … out of harm's way. Pricey antiques , such as a century-old European …"
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… footstools, and Regency-style antiques , making it the perfect place … Tricia's television. An antique tea caddy and a lap desk … their eye by visiting fine antiques shops before expanding the … For example, Tricia used an antique tea caddy and a lap desk …
… was needed at the time. You can increase the impact of even a small collection by grouping the items together. Here, an antique hutch is the stage upon which the homeowner's porcelain collection struts. The arrangement illustrates some of the key principles …
Behind the Scenes with Julie Hendricksen
Julie’s love of vintage goes beyond quilts. Here, a stash of miniature quilts, clothespins and an iron represent her passion for antiques .
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Real-Life Makeover: Southern-Style Kitchen
… side with the handles in the middle. In the past, this antique hutch would have stored everyday dishes and dry ingredients … kitchen. It's a great place to display collectibles such as antique tablecloths, greenware, and other china. Cookbooks, countertop …
Vintage-Style Kitchen Appliances
… of this kitchen appliance lets the antiques take center stage. Bold black hardware on this antique -look range ties together the vintage … machine such as this one. Search antiques dealers to find one for your own …
Architectural Salvage Shops: Our Favorite Picks
… Architectural salvage stores are antique gold mines. The best … period architectural antiques to an increasingly national … East Architectural Antiques 16 Exeter Road Rte … imported vintage and antique offerings, Portland … skews urban and includes antiques along with vintage furniture …
House Tour: A Chic Small-Space Home
… faux-leather pads on the banquette, laminated David Hicks fabric on pillows, and a Roman shade in the dining nook. The antique dining table was a wedding gift. A built-in desk area opposite the dining nook is command central for this family. This …
… adjacent formal dining room. An antique French crystal chandelier graces … applied gold leaf ceiling. The antique rug was discovered rolled up … architecture and art. Exquisite antique furnishings and a collection … with 19th-century French antiques and a host of rustic architectural …
… stand. A simple glass container filled with apples adds a splash of festive green color. Scour antiques shops, estate sales, and auctions for antique gilt frames such as the one on the mantel. Quilted fabric on the wing chair echoes the palm …
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