Antique interiors: stylish or old-fashioned?

People treat things "aged" differently. Someone considers them useless and categorically disagrees to keep in their home what they inherited from previous generations. And then souvenirs and old photographs, antique furniture and household items, books and albums are sent to the trash. But often such things do not reach the dump, starting a new life. Regardless of what they are called - old, old, antique - there are many connoisseurs who are even willing to pay for such things.

Let's figure out how to behave correctly if you got things that are much older than you.

Old things in the house: throw it away or keep it?

First, let's find out why things with history have not only supporters, but also opponents.

Opinion against

Opponents of antiques have several reasons against leaving them in their apartment.

• Young people starting to independently equip their homes want to live in a modern apartment. Such living space, according to the young owners, should not only be finished with new materials or have a modern layout. The style of the interior is also important.
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  Often young peoplechoose minimalism or high-tech, which, as they think, the old thing will not fit.
• Many people today do not doubt that the objects around us accumulate the energy of the space in which they have been for a long time. And they can "transfer" it to a new place of their habitation. What if this energy was bad? Should you endanger yourself and your loved ones? Wouldn't it be better to give up the old stuff in order to be sure that you did not bring additional negative energy into the house?
• Often antiques lost its functionality. The sewing machine doesn’t sew, the printing machine doesn’t print, the gramophone doesn’t play, the old book is dilapidated, and just look, it will crumble. Why do we need things in the house that cannot be used for their intended purpose?

Opinion "for"

Proponents of old things are not ready to part with the “age” objects that surround them. Antique lovers have their own reasons.

Reference. Antiques are things that have reached a certain age. A specific age limit is set in different countries. For example, in Russia rare things are considered antiques, made more than 50 years ago, in Great Britain the age threshold is twice as high - more than 100 years ago.

• Old things have their own value. They are the link between generations who remember their former owners.. And they are often close relatives of the current owners. And if a grandmother or grandfather managed to preserve this or that item, to carry it through all life's trials, then how can you throw such a thing away?
• Often such items also have material value. Over the years, when such things become less and less, their value only increases. Why throw away what, if necessary, can generate income?

• Antiques and vintage are essential in the interior. They make him individual, different from others.. Made with a soul, they bring soulfulness to the atmosphere of the room in which they are located. Besides, antique things in the interior are fashionable!

Reference. Vintage is objects that are 15 to 50 years old, after which they acquire the status of antique.

How to make old things a "highlight" of the interior

To make vintage or antique pieces look harmonious in your environment, here are a few tips.

• Old items rarely look new. And age is their dignity, there is no need to try to "rejuvenate" them. But it is imperative to clean it from dirt and dust!
• It is important to ensure that such items are safe in use. They are repaired if necessary.. For example, if you have an old chair, sofa, or armchair, it must be stable and secure to sit on.

• Old items can be misused. So, a door can become a headboard or a tea table, antique spoons - doorknobs, tennis rackets - frames for mirrors or photographs, several suitcases - a chest of drawers, etc.

• Updating old things is quite possible. Such items can be repainted, supplemented with other details. But this is within the power of a master who knows how to preserve and emphasize the texture, to highlight attractive design features.
• Do not fill the room with old things.. After all, we want them to become decoration, not the basis of the interior. Otherwise, your apartment will turn into a junk warehouse, not very suitable for everyday stay.

Don't rush to throw away old things. Perhaps they will become the subject of your pride, which your guests envy.