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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

Decorating with antiques – 8 designer tips to channel the past is the chicest way

Green grand living room with armchairs, ottoman, gold mirror, fireplace and antique art and bookcases.

We have long looked to the past for inspiration and this year more than ever, designers are embracing character by decorating with antiques.

Antiques have been a popular decorating idea for decades, with designers and homeowners alike looking to bring one off pieces into their spaces to add instant character and depth. Often handcrafted and of the highest quality, historic treasures have a sense of individuality and charm that newer pieces tend to lack. Decorating the home with antiques is a carefully curated process that showcases an owner's tastes and identity, proving it to be one of the best ways to make a home look and feel unique.

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