So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Saturday, June 4, 2016

A Handy Guide To Buying Antique Furniture For Your Home

By Jennifer Gray


Furnishing your home does not mean you have to buy everything brand new. In fact, you would be better off getting pieces that are older but still in good functional condition. Many people are into the idea of buying and even collecting vintage or antique furnishings for their homes, so you should join this interior design bandwagon too. Look to the points listed below for more info on this subject.

Your first priority must be to locate any and all places that sell or provide the pieces you like to decorate your house. Do your research and keep a watchful eye out for shops or stores around your general area for any possible leads. When you are looking for cabinet refacing or an aged oak dining table, then other search options would be to use the internet or asking personal recommendations.

Dealing with secondhand products means that you cannot expect them to look as they were when they were freshly produced. Vintage pieces tend to have a worn appearance, and this is by all accounts considered acceptable in many interior design circles. You could have a nice chat with the seller to get more pertinent details about the item you want to get your hands on.

Find visually interesting pieces that still possesses structural functionality. For example, cupboard doors should open easily without any signs of resistance and chairs should not sag when seated upon with considerable weight. This is why when you shop for vintage furniture, it is best to inspect the items you want very carefully before making a final decision.

Prioritizing quality is also essential because you only want the best things to beautify your home, after all. Most people have this ignorant assumption that buying antiques is stupid because they look ugly or weird. Never be swayed by such criticisms because the only opinion that matters should be yours, and you must always trust your instincts rather than believing the negative comments of others.

In the case of items showing signs of surface wear and tear, this should not deter you from getting it for your house especially if it happens to be a really strong item on a structural standpoint. Issues like sun bleached spots or dried water stains are relatively minor concerns. In fact, such problems can be easily addressed by a professional restorer who can fix those things for you.

When decorating your house, make sure to consider the scale and dimensions of the furniture you are buying because you want things to fit just right. Always bear in mind that something may look okay in a store setting, but will turn out wrong when placed in a domestic setting. When in doubt, take photographs of the item and see if it will work with your existing spaces.

Lastly, because of the wide variety of aesthetic styles out there to choose from, you must be open to some interesting design choices. Explore some unusual ways to transform the spaces in your house by juxtaposing the vintage items with furnishings that already exist in your home. The process may take a while, but the results that you get from such experiments will surely be worth it.

The task of designing the interiors of your residence may be daunting, but not when you know exactly what to look for. Stick to the points mentioned here so you could make your goals happen. Spring forward with confidence and allow yourself to be open to new design ideas.




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