The antique furniture they always have a special touch, and above all a lot of history, so we should not get rid of them. Taking into account that the vintage style is a trend today, we can also make a good use of the old furniture that is around the house and that we no longer use so much.
If you are a lover of these pieces of furniture but you do not have them at home, you can go to the second-hand stores or the flea markets in search of authentic jewels that only need a little restoration to become beautiful furniture. Antique furniture can be renew in a thousand ways and add a lot of style to our home.
How to decorate with antique furniture
Decorating with antique furniture is a very current fashion, and is that we find this type of furniture in many environments. You should not throw away the furniture of yesteryear, especially since they are usually made of good quality wood, and therefore they last a long time. The old furniture can be used as we find it or we can update it with a nice paint, with wallpaper and with other beautiful details that give it a new life.
When decorating with antique furniture we will have to think about the style of our home. There are styles in which an antique piece is perfect to add in the rooms. This furniture can be included in a house that has a vintage style, without modifying the furniture, since it is the perfect style that reminds us of the environments of yesteryear. Also in an industrial style environment or even in a rustic one, these furniture can be added as is. If we want to create a more contemporary style with these antique furniture then we will have to give them a twist to make them look more current. From adding fun handles to a wallpaper in the background or in the drawers, they are ideas that serve to renew these furniture.
Restored antique furniture
One of the best things we can do to recover these antique furniture is to restore them ourselves at home. In general, if the wood is in good condition, we will simply have to sand and apply varnish or primer in case we are also going to paint the furniture. Following some instructions and tutorials we can renew and restore these furniture perfectly.
Painting antique furniture
These antique furniture can be painted with all kinds of paintings for furniture. Nowadays matte finish paintings are very popular, as they give a more sophisticated and vintage touch to everything. The beige and gray tones are perfect to create furniture that can be included in any type of environment. Also white colors are really popular. If you do not like the matte finish because it seems that opaque does not fit in your home, you can also use the usual paints with some shine. There are many kinds of colors. In principle it is better to opt for the basics because they are less tiring and also because they are easier to combine. However, today there are those who dare to paint these antique furniture with very striking colors, from yellow to intense pinks, reds or greens.
Antique furniture with wallpaper
Another way to renew them is use wallpaper. For the paper to stick well, we will have to have a completely smooth surface. It can be used on the outside, but also to decorate each of the drawers inside, in a special way. On the other hand, we can always use this wallpaper for the shelves, to decorate their background, or also for the cabinets. So when we open them we will get a pleasant surprise when we see the wallpaper.
Antique furniture with special handles
Another great little detail to change this furniture is its handles. They usually have classic handles, made of metal or wood, but today this element has also become something important. You can find shooters of all kinds, from porcelain knobs to fancy-style metal, fun-style plastic, or wood. You only have to add those handles that best match the style of the room and the environment in which you will add the furniture.
Antique furniture in children's rooms
Although in children's rooms we usually add modern and simple furniture that is easy for children to use, antique furniture can also provide functionality and great style in children's rooms. Today we can see many examples of antique furniture in children's rooms, such as the beautiful wrought iron beds, which are painted or in the basic tone of metal. Also a wooden bedside table, an antique wardrobe or even antique shelves are welcome to give a different touch to the children's environment. In these cases we can renew them and give them a more casual touch with beautiful colors, such as pastel tones.