Antique art is a timeless decorative addition to a home’s interior. However, with modern homes having vastly different design structures than the properties that used to house this type of art, one might wonder if the two styles would clash.
Antique art does give a different feel to a home than modern art does, but it doesn’t mean that it can’t complement a space just as well as contemporary pieces can. Decorating your home with antique art might take a bit more intentionality when it comes to deciding where to display it or how to furnish a room, but it doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to achieve the chic results that you are after. Listed below are a few ideas for how to do so.
Create a Gallery Wall
While scattering antique art throughout your home is a great way to incorporate these pieces in various rooms, many expert interior designers and art collectors recommend creating a gallery wall in at least one area of your home. Piecing these works of art together can create a more succinct look and give a room an upgrade without having to change other aspects of the interior design.
Take a look around your home to see which room(s) might benefit from adding a gallery wall. One area of empty space that can usually benefit from this added decor is the blank wall next to your staircase. You can opt for an all-vintage wall or mix in a few contemporary pieces that complement the vintage art.
Decorate Pieces of Furniture With Art
If you have a dresser or bookshelf with empty spaces that need filling, placing antique art in these spaces can add the special touch it was missing and allow you to add just the right amount of vintage to your space without feeling like you are overdoing it. For those wanting to ease into the vintage style, adding a few pieces of art here and there is a great way to decorate and create a more elegant feel for a room. Adding art in this fashion also eliminates the need to drill more holes into the wall, as you’ll be able to stand the art on a solid surface among other pieces of complementary decor.