Ageless
designs blend the beauty of the Old World elements
with contemporary styles. Hand painted and hand distressed, old world
furniture pieces make truly beautiful additions in any home setting.
The unique styles reflect the European architecture. Old world
furniture and decor brings an antiquated, distinct charm to the home.
Moreover, sculptures, tapestries, area rugs and artwork bring a
medieval flair to any dwelling and complete the old world theme.
In
the old world style, whether drawing inspiration from the Black
Forest castles or from the Italian palaces, the old world decorating
style exudes an ornamental presence. Old world decor strikes an
interesting balance between fashionable and antiquated. In modern
homes, integrating old world pieces or antiques into the interior
needs more consideration to be able to create a scheme which blends
the old and new. The styles encompass influences from the French
country, Tuscan and Mediterranean furniture and the European styles.
The simple clean lines of modern homes greatly contrast with the
character of old world furniture.
The
style is mixed breed, drawing form the design conventions which
spanned the 16th and 17th century Europe. The influences come from
various places, including the Mediterranean coasts of Italy and
Spain, the French countryside and other periods, such as the
Renaissance and the Medieval times. Wherever it may be rooted, the
style always calls to mind a sense of stately air and antiquity of
centuries gone by. The style offers an unusual interplay between
formality and warmth. The furniture pieces are comfortably worn but
regal and rooms will feel grand yet homey. The old world home interiors give
an illusion of time travel and provide a home with a European grace
that is irresistible.
The
unique furnishings may be finished by hand, painted by hand and hand
distressed, using handcrafted forged iron hardware. The palette of
the furnishings looks as if it has been pulled straight from a
Rembrandt painting. Typical hues include dark blues and greens, murky
browns and deep burgundies dominate, lightened by ivory and cream and
grounded by black. The trademark of the ancient time is a comfortable
and relaxed look with an ambiance of old Europe. It is welcoming and
could be created in any home via the use of texture, color and
material.
In
the design, the key is to use as much natural materials as possible.
The materials include natural stone, woods and metal work. The
elements could be used throughout the interior or a home with stone
floors, heavy wooden kitchen cabinets and wrought iron curtain rods.
One may also include different colors and species of every material
to add additional depth. Copper can be combined with iron, and
limestone and granite could go together.
The
furniture style is freestanding. Consider slightly-rustic, heavy and
rough-hewn furniture items. Some of the best choices are chairs and
couches with wooden frames and cushions that are done in textured
fabrics and rich colors. All these create a lived in, yet formal look
that is inviting people to come and sit for a while.