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Ideal Home
Grace H

Why I love mixing vintage with new – and the secret to getting it right

Wooden floating shelf on a grey chimney breast with vintage vase filled with flowers on the left and a modern circular mirror above it. A black wood burner glows in the brick fireplace below.

Welcome to the first in a new series of columns by Grace H, as she joins Ideal Home's Open House to share her advice for sourcing clever yet affordable homeware and filling each room with personality.

Let's be honest, no one wants their home to look like it's been ripped straight from a catalogue, do they? Interior designers frequently say our homes should be a reflection of us, but what does that actually look like in practice? We're complex individuals, never just one thing, and our homes should tell that same nuanced story. That's precisely why I've always championed the high-low approach: pairing high street finds with designer pieces, blending brand new items with cherished vintage treasures, and combining dynamic patterns with textured plains.

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