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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Molly Malsom

What is patina? Everything you need to know about this vintage, aged look, according to designers and antiques experts

A traditional entryway painted white with a collection of patinated antique and vintage items displayed.

Characterful interiors are the way forward in design. We all crave spaces that feel lived in, personalized, with a sense of longevity and history. So when it comes to decorating our homes and introducing layers of interest, patina has become the buzzword.

A sign of age and a layer of wear that tells the story of an antique, furniture item, or hardware, designers always rave about the beauty of patina. But for anyone who is new to collecting or decorating with antiques and vintage, it can easily be mistaken for a layer that needs to be cleaned and removed.

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