by christalgurl » Mar 15th, '11, 18:56
Antique furniture is the collectible interior furnishings of a considerable age. Often their age, rarity, condition, utility, and other unique features make the furniture desirable. However, the antique furniture also has some disadvantages that should be noted.
Looking at the good points first, antique furniture is simply very unique and beautiful to look at. Even if you might not be the typical buyer of antique furnishings, you should look into buying antique. It is easy to renew any room with one piece while retaining the balance with your other newer furniture. Because the primary outlines and sizes of upholstered furnishings seldom change, upgrading a couch could be easily accomplished with a slipcover instead of purchasing a new piece. Furthermore, the antique furniture will never go out of fashion, staying stylishly classic for decades.
Despite all the great reasons to buy antique, there are drawbacks. Obviously there are some problems with relying on traditional furniture as you are decorating a residence. If you ever come across a striking, trendy seat or desk that you wish to purchase, things may turn complicated. Although antique furnishings combine well with older or more traditional furnishings, they do not work well with distinctly modern ones. For example, if you own a plaid couch flanked by two buff-colored recliners and you find out that the end table you really want is constructed out of metal and smoked glass, you could be forced into one of two difficult decisions. You will either need to carry on without that optimal table, or you will be required to change out the existing furniture with bits of furniture which go with your new table. Another thing to beware of when buying antiques are the quality. Just because the antique furniture looks beautiful and is less expensive does not mean that it will be of the same quality as newer furnishings.
Before purchasing antique, be sure to take time to inspect the piece. In summary, quality should always come before price when considering home furnishings. Be sure that the theme, or atmosphere, of the room will be complemented by antique pieces. In an overtly modern theme, antiques should be avoided as they will only disrupt the order of the area. However, in a more traditional theme antiques will add flair to the room and create a more homey, comfortable feeling. Whether purchasing antique is a good idea or not will depend vastly on the home being decorated and the quality of the item to be purchased.
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