Posts tagged 'antique dining table'

Traditionalists have lamented the downfall of ‘brown’ furniture in popular taste for decades. But like all great things, antique dark wood is making a comeback – and for good reason. What exactly is brown furniture? [caption id="attachment_3052" align="alignright" width="432"] 19th Century burr walnut gueridon.[/caption] Even the name is unfair, and frankly lazy. Brown furniture impl...

Antique and vintage pieces allow us to break free of the kitchen’s utilitarian confines. This hub of the home should reflect how we want to feel: relaxed and happy. Throw out the rulebook and use antique kitchen furniture and accents to create a bright, joyful space. The kitchen is undoubtedly the hardest-working room in the home. Many of us learned this the hard way last year when we were p...

Are you a minimalist or a maximalist at heart? Both approaches create stunning interiors, but this year we're making the case for a maximalist Christmas. It certainly hasn’t been an easy ride, so embrace the festive season in all its visual glory. There is a good reason why many of us have fixated on what this season will entail this year, and what we can and can’t do. Whether you start Chri...