Decorating with Antiques and Collectibles
By admin on Feb 24, 2009 in Affordable Ideas, Decorating with Collectibles, decorating details, interior decor
Antique Tub
Generally, it is a good idea to ‘contain’ the display to concentrated show-off areas in a room rather than spreading pieces around all over the house.
In Jo’s case (see Bathroom Makeover – From Ordinary to Personal Haven), we painted a ‘garage sale find’ shelf in our white trim color theme, layered a vintage crocheted doily on one shelf and arranged a collection of personal vintage shaving articles from her late husband and father. To add interest, the top shelf exhibits quaint glass bottles.
Vintage Shaving Collection
- Vintage Shaving Mugs
Creative, exciting and practical design tips for displaying and using antiques and collectibles in home and office decor can be found on this fun discussion forum – I Antique Online in the Decorating with Antiques and Collectibles Group. If you are a collector, this is one forum to join!
This adorable vintage figurine makes a perfect toothbrush holder! Again, from Jo’s bathroom makeover.
Vintage Figurine Collectible
Pamela Wiggins with about.com gives us eight great tips for decorating with antiques and collectibles, which include grouping like colors together and framing your collectibles.
One idea I plan to pursue, is in fact, framing a collection of vintage linens and crocheted articles with coordinated colored matting to compliment a room makeover. Keep checking back, you’ll probably see the finished product right here on this site!
Feel free to share your ideas with us!
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