Vintage Pieces for Girls’ Bedrooms – A Feminine Touch of Pink & Gold

‘Sugar and spice and all things vintage-inspired – that’s what little girls rooms are made of.’ Well, that is our approach when it comes to decorating girls’ bedrooms with vintage pieces and antique furniture. A feminine designer touch and a love for some weathered whimsical sophistication become the individuality that will magically transform any little girl’s space. The juxtaposition of vintage or antique furniture in a modern space brings a calming balance that is inviting, personalised and timeless. And what better place to add these vintage pieces that tell a story than in a little girl’s bedroom? Placing the right antique or vintage statement pieces in a modern setting is not only an art form but will give new life to any room’s decor. Read More

Louis XIV – The Sun King

Louis XIV-style antique chair designs are a reflection of the Sun KIng’s obsession with power, influence and style. The chairs are grand in scale, sumptuous and symmetrical. Even with the addition of upholstery, they are quite masculine and throne-like. Louis XIV’s reign is referred to as “Le Grand Siècle” (the Great Century), and the high linear backs, rectangular designs, elaborate carvings and strong arms and legs are associated with a monarch who favoured absolute power. If you are able to get your hands on an antique Louis XIV chair, add some opulent drama by letting it take pride of place as a head dining room chair or a gentleman’s chair in a study or whisky room.

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The Timeless Beauty of Vintage & Antique Chandeliers

What is it about a chandelier that makes one look up in wonder? In fact, if you strip all other elements from a room and leave only a vintage or antique chandelier, the grandeur and elegance of the room remain intact and visitors to the space will still pause with a breathtaking gasp at the sparkling beauty. That is the irresistible charm and timeless allure of chandeliers and lanterns. From entrance halls to living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and even bathrooms, every home needs one and every home deserves one.

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Start with a Vintage or Antique French  Mirror – It’s Jewellery for Your Room

No matter where you are in your antique journey, if you are wanting to add a touch of flair and an element of visual glam, then vintage or antique french mirrors are a wonderful starting point for any space in your home – no matter what your overall design style may be. Doing double duty, mirrors are the perfect functional and aesthetic pieces and they are always fun to decorate with. Consider them jewellery for your room. Read more

‘A Match Made in Heaven’ – Antique & Modern Dining Tables & Chairs

Can you mix traditional and contemporary furniture? Our most recent blog answered that with an emphatic “YES!” Pairing modern and antique furniture is one of the easiest ways to add interest and simple luxury to your home. And it doesn’t get easier than mixing and matching antique and modern tables and chairs in your dining space. It’s all about adding story and intrigue, with a touch of the eclectic, as you throw the rule book out the window.

A separate or open plan dining space deserves special design attention as it is a place where social gatherings occur and where memories are made around food and community.

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The Language of Vintage Furniture

Whether you are a novice collector or a seasoned aficionado, there is a unique language to antiquing. From 20th-century interiors such as Downton Abbey’s Highclere Castle to 21st-century homes, sourcing antique furniture requires certain skills, general antiquing knowledge and training your eye to ensure the pieces you purchase will not only add a sense of story to your space, but will be authentic investment pieces that will offer longevity and timeless style.

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The Crown Collection - Antique Furniture Store

The Crown Collection is not your regular antique store but rather a curated collection of carefully hand-picked pieces specifically chosen for their decorative appeal and with over 5000 stylish decorative antiques, French, vintage, and contemporary furniture, the effect is simply captivating. The Crown Collection magnificently honed their collection with an eclectic combination of decorative antiques, modern and classic styles.

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