Mix Antiques with Modern Decor for a Wonderful Style

If you are keen to adopt an eclectic style within your home, mixing items from different eras can do the trick. However, getting the right blend of antique and modern décor can be a tricky task. Here are our tips on how best to mix antique pieces with modern décor for the best results.
 
1. Use repetition to your benefit
 
Get the perfect colours in your vintage furniture. Then add modern furniture in the same colour combination. This adds synonymity to your house and gives it a more cohesive look. Synergy is important and if the antique and modern go together harmoniously there is nothing that can be more aesthetically appealing than that.
 
2. Large antiques
 
If you have large antiques or furniture, you can make sure they are the main feature by mixing them with smaller modern items. The contrast between different eras can provide a lovely balance of the two styles while ensuring the antique items get the attention they deserve.
 
3. Use lighting to your advantage
 
When you are confused about what to do with your mix in furniture, turn to the lights! Glimmery chandeliers or mirrors can add the perfect rustic-modern blend that you need in your home.
 
4. Don’t overcrowd
 
Yes, we all love the more the merrier concept, but your décor and furniture needs some space to itself too. If you use too much in too little space, it will end up looking chaotic.
 
5. Use the 80/20 rule
 
A popular rule in interior design which recommends 80% of your room is neutral while limiting the bold items to 20%. In the case of mixing period antiques with modern items, how you adhere to this rule is up to you. Whether you have 80% modern décor combined with 20% antiques or vice versa depends on which element you wish to highlight more - just make sure that the 20% you chose has more bold and eye-catching appeal.

Mixing modern elements with antique pieces can produce a truly spectacular effect in any home, as long as you take care to ensure the blend works seamlessly and doesn’t come across as overwhelming or disorganised. In search of the perfect antique to add to your eclectic décor? Browse our massive collection of fantastic period antiques and we’re sure you’ll find exactly what you need.