I have been told that the best thing about owning a place you can call home is decorating your space and putting all those little personal touches. Until that time comes for me, I will just have to settle for drooling over items from online favorites like Brocade Home and Anthropologie.
Being a huge fan of antiques, I am thrilled that places like Anthropologie and Brocade Home offer new furniture designed to appear as vintage classics. I love how Anthropologie uses something as commonplace (not to mention economical) as newspapers for wallpaper. The contrast between something so ordinary and something as ornate as the gatekeeper cabinet (on the left) really displays the versatility of the piece. The almost neon green astrid chair juxtaposed with the black and white newspaper backdrop (on the right) is a perfect example of how to moderate a flashy piece of furniture, and, transform it into the focal point for the room.
Brocade Home is another great place that offers antique-styled pieces reminiscent of the art deco furniture from the 1920’s. It reminds me very much of the pieces from Antonio Gaudi’s architectural masterpiece, Casa Milà (La Pedrera). The furniture from these places could get a bit pricey, so if you have the time and patience, checking out thrift stores, antique shops, or garage sales can be great places to unearth some hidden gems!
P.S. Thanks to Apartment Therapy for this great find!
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