If you love the look of antique or vintage jewelry, and shop at thrift and consignment shops often to find timeless styles, you may be interested in getting antique furniture for your home or office. There's nothing like vintage pieces to add character and originality to any space without having to blow the bank. One trick in realizing affordability is knowing where to shop.
Make sure you figure out where you want to put antique furniture in your room as you start your design process. How far do you want the "antique" look to extend; should it shine through every aspect of the room, or do you just want it to accentuate more basic pieces? How about an exquisite antique desk for your office, highlighted by modern touches such as a sleek, complementary credenza or a simple chair with a contemporary flair? It will typically save money if there is a general idea of what kind of statement you would like your space to make before embarking on a search for antiques.
After this, it's important to determine just how authentic you want your antique furniture to be, and just how old you want to go in your design. Simply browsing antique shops can be inspiring in terms of the look you want to create. You can then search for replicas and distressed pieces either online or at retailers such as Pier One or Z Gallerie to fully consider your options. Not only would it be easier on your pocket book, but it would allow you to alter the look of the piece by changing color, texture, or drawer handles without compromising the value of a genuine antique.
There are limitless online shopping resources. Websites such as eBay are rife with antique shops that do most of their business online. Beds, chest of drawers, desks, and night stands are featured online, and you may learn a few interesting facts about the pieces before you buy. If you are interested in selling antique furniture as well, the site has information for how you open your own shop, or resell the products you buy at a live store in order to make a profit.
You can obtain information regarding traveling road shows on antique-mall.com, become a member, and use it as a resource. One of the advantages of using www.antique-mall.com is that photos are provided which allow you to be better informed on the pieces you purchase. Once you catch "vintage fever" you may become interested in other valuable antiquities such as jewelry or car parts. Information regarding any classification of antique ware is available for purchase on www.antique-mall.com. - 29975
Make sure you figure out where you want to put antique furniture in your room as you start your design process. How far do you want the "antique" look to extend; should it shine through every aspect of the room, or do you just want it to accentuate more basic pieces? How about an exquisite antique desk for your office, highlighted by modern touches such as a sleek, complementary credenza or a simple chair with a contemporary flair? It will typically save money if there is a general idea of what kind of statement you would like your space to make before embarking on a search for antiques.
After this, it's important to determine just how authentic you want your antique furniture to be, and just how old you want to go in your design. Simply browsing antique shops can be inspiring in terms of the look you want to create. You can then search for replicas and distressed pieces either online or at retailers such as Pier One or Z Gallerie to fully consider your options. Not only would it be easier on your pocket book, but it would allow you to alter the look of the piece by changing color, texture, or drawer handles without compromising the value of a genuine antique.
There are limitless online shopping resources. Websites such as eBay are rife with antique shops that do most of their business online. Beds, chest of drawers, desks, and night stands are featured online, and you may learn a few interesting facts about the pieces before you buy. If you are interested in selling antique furniture as well, the site has information for how you open your own shop, or resell the products you buy at a live store in order to make a profit.
You can obtain information regarding traveling road shows on antique-mall.com, become a member, and use it as a resource. One of the advantages of using www.antique-mall.com is that photos are provided which allow you to be better informed on the pieces you purchase. Once you catch "vintage fever" you may become interested in other valuable antiquities such as jewelry or car parts. Information regarding any classification of antique ware is available for purchase on www.antique-mall.com. - 29975
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