Blending antique and modern furniture is a popular design trend that adds character and depth to any living space. However, mixing and matching different styles can be challenging without the right approach. “The combination of modern and antique pieces when installed, adds a touch of personalisation to the space. Most of the time, it is our personality, it is our experiences that we are trying to reflect through these pieces,” Ankit Ojha and Anand Ojha, principal designers of Anand Atelier Associate, told indianexpress.com.
Agreeing, Punam Kalra, Creative Director, I’m the Centre for Applied Arts, said that experimentation infuses a tinge of excitement to design. “When furniture pieces give up the singular style label to pair modern and antique furniture, they become a story by themselves. The relevance of modernism and the emotive value of traditionalism come together in all their glory when the art of concocting these styles comes through,” she said.
When contrasting styles blend into each other, there is a call for balance. “The much essential visual harmony can be brought in with the 80-20 rule where 80 per cent of furniture stays modern and 20 per cent stays antique. It can be anything from a colossal Queen Anne console table taking the company of minimal shelving and accessories, to a towering almirah pairing with solid ottomans and a seamless vanity mirror,” Kalra explained.
Accentuating the textures:
She added that a mixed media palette drawn from the style concoctions gives a unique signature to the space. “Underlining the textural quality of time-worn teakwood, brushed brass, and more in a modern, minimalist canvas can add a stimulative touch to the interior scene,” she added.
Bringing in a colour theme:
The interior designer highlighted that a true eclectic meaning can only come from a meaningful pairing of pieces with the common language of colour. “Play with repetition and tie things together with colour-coordinated pieces, complementing colour schemes and neutral bases that draw the assortments closer to each other,” Kalra suggested. Agreeing, Ojha advised pairing your antique pieces with modern furniture and setting a colour palette for the décor, dedicating it to the timeless elegance of the antique pieces. “It will help in setting balance and contrast to your home décor.” Courtesy: www.indianexpress.com