As we endeavor to introduce personality into our homes, decorating with antique textiles has become all the more popular. But there is much to consider when introducing these pieces to your space, both aesthetically and practically. Decorating with antiques is nothing new, but there is certainly a renewed appreciation.
Adding a sense of old meets new and offering unique appeal in a scheme, these age-old pieces are finding a new lease of life in interior design. Antique furniture and ceramics have long been sought, but antique textiles are beginning to make their mark as more people realize how much of an impact they can have in a scheme. Here, we turn to experts to learn everything you need to know about decorating with antique textiles, from their favorite styles to what you need to consider.
Decorating with antique textiles can add so much to your interiors – offering unique appeal and interesting texture, they perfectly encompass the idea of lived-in style and infuse homes with character and personality. 'One of the best things about using antique textiles is that it makes a scheme unique to you. A scheme that reflects your taste, rather than everyone else's, will also have far more longevity as you won’t date, but a trend might,' says interior design consultant Lucinda Griffith .
Decorating with a mix of old and new has been a preferred way to design a scheme for a while now, and antique textiles inject that sense of old into any space, especially if you choose a fabr.