Trends: mix of old masters old and works in a modern Scheme - Antiques and period paintings are dusting off their musty image. With contemporary decor right, a carefully executed contrast between old and new can bring out the beauty of traditional masterpieces all over again. Old never looked so fresh.
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Pile on the golden
an all-white scheme gets a new twist with a gold frame striking and decorative. The artwork is not centuries old, but is painted in shades dating back to the 19th century. Available to small photos and images on the other wall is a reminder that this house contemporary art tastes, too. A great balancing act.
an all-white scheme gets a new twist with a gold frame striking and decorative. The artwork is not centuries old, but is painted in shades dating back to the 19th century. Available to small photos and images on the other wall is a reminder that this house contemporary art tastes, too. A great balancing act.
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Choose the right shade
painting traditional portrait said, but the painted backdrop lets you know this is a modern system. The blue sky is quite natural to work with the paint and the majestic tapestry, but also ticks the box teal on the trend. Imagine this space with a plain white wall and you will appreciate how ready real impact color and energy.
See bolder colors
painting traditional portrait said, but the painted backdrop lets you know this is a modern system. The blue sky is quite natural to work with the paint and the majestic tapestry, but also ticks the box teal on the trend. Imagine this space with a plain white wall and you will appreciate how ready real impact color and energy.
See bolder colors
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Delve into the history
the art of tapestry is reinvented in this scheme. What could be a family heirloom fusty in a few hands is given a fresh context with a canvas of gray, industrial lighting and one sided bench, all working in harmony with the colors of the tapestry. An ancient craft is reworked for the present, but always the same work as in previous centuries -. Adding heat and texture the walls
the art of tapestry is reinvented in this scheme. What could be a family heirloom fusty in a few hands is given a fresh context with a canvas of gray, industrial lighting and one sided bench, all working in harmony with the colors of the tapestry. An ancient craft is reworked for the present, but always the same work as in previous centuries -. Adding heat and texture the walls
Morph Interior Ltd.
Mix Up your eras
This pretty still life painting in a flower is associated with a contemporary work of art, showing that there is no strict rules regarding your own home gallery. Flashes of yellow appear in both, as well as cushions and side table, keeping a sense of flow.
This pretty still life painting in a flower is associated with a contemporary work of art, showing that there is no strict rules regarding your own home gallery. Flashes of yellow appear in both, as well as cushions and side table, keeping a sense of flow.
Chris Dyson Architects
Add a dining room wit
this historical portrait is the kind of image that would have hung over a dining table Downton Abbey-style, so that more casual arrangement makes intelligent contrast. Note, too, that either unframed -. A clear trend and a way to highlight the context switch
this historical portrait is the kind of image that would have hung over a dining table Downton Abbey-style, so that more casual arrangement makes intelligent contrast. Note, too, that either unframed -. A clear trend and a way to highlight the context switch
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Make a master stroke in a study
Any creative home worker needs a range of stimuli and that spectrum beautifully eclectic is sure to keep the inspiration flowing. There is a subtle symmetry to work out white frames match each other, as do the dark. And the center frame and oil painting are two halves, sitting side by side.
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Any creative home worker needs a range of stimuli and that spectrum beautifully eclectic is sure to keep the inspiration flowing. There is a subtle symmetry to work out white frames match each other, as do the dark. And the center frame and oil painting are two halves, sitting side by side.
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Paul Craig Photography
Making architecture
This beautiful space with authentic architectural elements is the perfect setting for the period oil paintings. But modern furniture tastefully dark blue shade paint and made classic-day floor ensure the atmosphere is cool and fashionable.
This beautiful space with authentic architectural elements is the perfect setting for the period oil paintings. But modern furniture tastefully dark blue shade paint and made classic-day floor ensure the atmosphere is cool and fashionable.
Turner Pocock
curate a collection
This Darwinian butterfly collection is arranged in a deliberately abstract pattern, showing how the old images can inject character into a space. As a spin on the tradition, they are still displayed on an old desk, but also surrounded by an eclectic collection of furniture.
This Darwinian butterfly collection is arranged in a deliberately abstract pattern, showing how the old images can inject character into a space. As a spin on the tradition, they are still displayed on an old desk, but also surrounded by an eclectic collection of furniture.
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find bathing beauties
as your paintings are precious heritages, traditional art can be used to add character to a bathroom. And, given that many bathing areas abound in modern white surfaces, shiny, a painting can be a way to add deeper shades or color. These two tables show the power of small groups, and would work the same turn in a small dressing room.
as your paintings are precious heritages, traditional art can be used to add character to a bathroom. And, given that many bathing areas abound in modern white surfaces, shiny, a painting can be a way to add deeper shades or color. These two tables show the power of small groups, and would work the same turn in a small dressing room.
Precious McBane
hang a gallery staircase
drawings and prints with touches of red unite this group of different styles and sizes of art, giving momentum to the screen. A limited palette links with the stair carpet and shade of paint for a diverse but united result.
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What do you think of mixing ancient art with contemporary decor? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
drawings and prints with touches of red unite this group of different styles and sizes of art, giving momentum to the screen. A limited palette links with the stair carpet and shade of paint for a diverse but united result.
Tell us ...
What do you think of mixing ancient art with contemporary decor? Share your thoughts in the comments below.