Some top tips for decorating your home with antiques

When it comes to re-decorating the way your home looks there are many looks that can be achieved. A popular look is to give your room a makeover using collectibles and antiques from years gone by. Giving your room this type of makeover gives it a stylish and interesting look, so much so that your whole room can be livened up. However antiques can be costly but if you are a little savvy and know where to shop for antiques and collectibles you can grab yourself some great bargains.

One of the best places to find some collectibles at affordable prices is an antiques fair. Visiting an antiques fair such as the one held at Old Spitalfields market can be be very rewarding indeed. If you have a trained eye for antiques you will surely find something that is a collectible at a great price.

Here are some tips on how you should decorate using antiques.

Always group like objects together Whether your collection of antiques consists of classic antique teddy bears or you have a collection of rare pottery, it is always advisable to group similar objects together on a table, shelf or mantle piece. By arranging them this way you will create more of an impact on your guests as opposed to having them scattered about the room and your guests will actually realise you have not just thrown things together without thought. Always vary the size of the objects as this makes them more interesting to look at and will always be a focal point.

Try and recreate an era gone by If you are an avid collector of antiques and rare collectible items then trying to create an era in your room can be challenging but fun experience as it will show just how creative you are. If you want to create a Victorian look then picture a Victorian room and focus on creating that look and try and find items that fit with that time. You will find some great ideas on the internet, antiques magazines and general homes and garden magazines, some will even picture a room. Create the room on paper before setting out on filling the room with your antiques as if you don't get it right you just throw away the paper and start again - much easier than moving furniture around.

Something old, something new By mixing antiques and collectibles form an era gone by with antiques from modern day gives your room an individual look that will really stand out to your guests. To achieve this look try and find architectural antiques that look good, but anything old and unusual will work a treat. A great example is the use of family heirlooms that have been passed down.

Rotate your antiques and collectibles If your antiques collection contains rare and wonderful pieces and you don't have enough space in your room to display everything at the same time, then it is always worth rotating the antiques at least twice a year as this enables you to enjoy all of your antiques while at the same time changing the look of your living space. Spread them between two rooms and every six months change the look. This keeps your living space fresh all the time.

Decorating your homes with antiques and collectibles can give your room a great new look. By visiting an antiques fair you can find some great bargains on old antiques and collectibles. A great antiques market to visit is Old Spitalfileds Market in London where. Here you will find antique dealers from across the country with stalls of items they are looking to sell.

About the Author

Sue Madison is an antiques collector and antiques restorer. She now focuses on her hobby of antique mailbox collection and of vintage mailbox restoration.

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