1. Mix the Old and New: As the world continues to become more focused on going green, repurposing, and reinventing, we see the same trend influencing the interior design world. People are fusing contemporary design, with unique antique and vintage pieces to create a distinctive, singular look. We often have clients who are under the misconception that you have to pick one style or another, but you do not – you can create your own style by fusing together all the aspects you like about different genres of design. Take a look at these examples of spaces where fusing contemporary elements with antique and vintage pieces makes these rooms “pop.”
This breakfast area is the perfect example of mixing the old with the new. The contemporary patterns on the rug and mirror perfectly complement the antique bleached pine enfilade from 1800’s France.
This beautiful walnut chest is the perfect antique in this modern-fused-with-classic design.
This beautiful, antique pine cabinet is the ideal accent in this soothing, sunny space.
2. Using Salvaged Items to Make Unique Interior Design Elements: Much along the lines of Number 1 above is Number 2 – creating unique lighting fixtures, tables, lamps, ceilings, etc. from salvaged materials. Such items are often one-of-a-kind and can be the conversation piece(s) for a space.
Reclaimed beams are an awesome way to draw your eye up and give a room height and depth. They can make a room so much more interesting.
This antique crab trap makes the perfect statement piece as a console table on this beach house entry wall. This piece was designed and built by CHD Interiors!
A beautiful pair of antique shutters can make a charming statement on a wall where you might want to do something other than a mirror or art.
This antique weight makes the perfect lamp and was designed in-house at CHD Interiors with the assistance of our in-house iron worker. It doesn’t get more one-of-a-kind and unique than that!
3. Colorful and Patterned Tiles: Take that boring ‘ole wall and make it sing! Unique patterned tiles or brightly-colored tiles can add depth, texture, and color to a space that may otherwise get lost in the mix.
4. Herringbone ANYTHING:
Herringbone is IN and in a big way! House? Yes! Brick? Yes! Tile? Yes! Rug? Yes! Need we say more?
5. Embellished Edges: Make your window treatments and pillows interesting with that coordinating fringe, band, or pom pom. Embellishments can make an ordinary pillow, window treatment, or throw more custom and unique while tying together all the colors in the room.
6. Watercolor or Abstract Prints: We are seeing them everywhere including on wallpaper, fabric, and rugs! A beautiful watercolor print used in any of these manners can create the color palette for your room.
7. Metals: Metal tables, lighting, and accessories are a great way to add a little bling to any space. Because they are neutral in color, they can go with anything and brighten a space while bringing a unique texture to the mix.
Mixed metal is in with a bang this year. This Currey and Co. mixed metal chandelier fuses unique shapes and colors so that it can be a statement piece over a dining table or kitchen island.
Zinc top tables are HOT. Zinc is a great way to bring a new texture into your room and it ages beautifully.
This leather and metal barstool has great lines and would look awesome pulled up to a reclaimed wood bar top!
