It is possible to insert old pieces into the environments without leaving them outdated
Very well aligned in the most diverse styles, antique furniture allows you to create an interesting contrast with contemporary pieces, giving more personality to the environment, as well as giving a touch of elegance.
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And together with the aesthetic question, often brought by family stories, they convey a special meaning. However, in order for the juxtaposition between modern and ancient to reveal harmony, it is essential to know how to dose the quantity of elements with a vintage flavor in the environment.
“To include an antique piece of furniture in the reading of a current piece of furniture, it is first of all necessary to observe the style and the proposed distribution of the layout so as to be able to define the best position and the level of prominence we want to assign it a classic only later, then we can use the piece in its purely original aesthetic,” explains architect Fernanda Mendonça, partner of Bianca Atalla at the Oliva Arquitetura studio. She further adds that in a more contemporary proposal, the solution is to apply a new finish to the piece of furniture to renew its characteristics.
Including old furniture in the decor
Antique furniture can be placed in any room, both indoors and outdoors. According to Bianca, there is no right amount of furniture to place in a given environment and this number may vary according to the affection the resident feels for each piece. However, too much can cause a place to feel aged and outdated.
New look furniture
The recommendation is to work on the project by including specific pieces that take on a prominent position, in a mix of vintage and modern furniture. And, in this context, residents and architectural professionals can immerse themselves in creativity to go beyond the obvious when deciding on paint restoration processes with different colors.
“A new dress completely changes the look of the piece of furniture, contributing to the desired balance in the project,” says architect Fernanda.
furniture restoration
To renew or recover the original appearance of old furniture, it is possible to carry out restoration, a process that aims to maintain the original appearance of the piece, but with the aim of enhancing the natural atmosphere and characteristics of the period in which it was it was manufactured. Repair techniques also allow you to give a new function and modernize the furniture with history. But before deciding which way to go, you need to carefully evaluate the piece.
“We can use old furniture in its original aesthetic by doing restoration work that does not take away its essence. Now, if the intention is to pursue a more modern feel, painting or a new finish is a good alternative” , Bianca directs.
Sentimental value
Repairing furniture with affective memory should always be a consideration, as the furniture reveals what is important in each resident’s life. It’s no wonder that when a piece of great sentimental value is damaged or donated, some people feel deep grief over the loss.
With this, it is necessary to differentiate the economic value between an old armchair and a chair with more modern design, because its size and valuation are not always directly related to the financial aspect.
“We have already experienced many situations where the emotional charge has prevented the resident from getting rid of a piece of furniture and this has made us include it with a coherent vision in interior design,” recalls the architect Fernanda Mendonça.
cost-benefit ratio
Using old furniture is also a good alternative for those who want to save on decoration. Currently, there are many shops specializing in the sale furniture of the past, making it easier to find those who want to get them. Another possibility is to search to find exactly the piece of furniture you want, since, being an object that is not very sought after, it may not be found in shop windows.
“Without a doubt, they lower the cost of the work, as well as being sustainable. And it is perfectly possible, even without an initial link with the client, to build a story”, conclude the architects.
By Leonardo Sandoval
Source: Terra
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