Is there still a place for antiques in a modern home?

Every time I get a chance to go into an antique show I venture in. I love nostalgia and the past. For me it reminds me of my nana  and her beautiful built in sideboard from the 1920s full of depression glass and her collection of Stangel pottery that  held all the wonderful food she created. In current days design has become so modern it seems difficult to find a place for antiques.
I have to say I have always loves an eclectic mix and now that is how people decorate. Antiques are a piece of history. In a simple and sterile environment of white and gray antiques can warm up a space and tell a story. Decorating is balance so just because we are in a phase of clean lines don't forget to include a little history in your story. It makes it interesting and gives it depth.

Winter White

As we begin to take down the Christmas decorations we often feel that a room which was great in November, now seem dull and boring.
 January is a great time to try adding a simpler new brighter look for the next season, The Winter season. Why not add pops of white. It can be pillow and throws, paper whites that you start now, some white washed picture frame. White is simple, bright and refreshing. Keep a basket full of pinecones and stack some white birch logs. This rustic winter white look is quite fresh and will take you through till spring.

Happy Blue Year !!!

I hope everyone will have a safe and happy new year. I am always excited about a new year. I think we will see more color in home fashions again and I am very happy about that. I don't think gray is going away but I feel the pops of color will be even stronger in 2019. Some of the colors I feel will be trending are coral, bright yellow and most of all blue. I already see in my buying lots of blue this year, especially darker shades like royal and navy. Here are some recent examples I found as I was shopping.

The Best of Fall is Now

As I drove to week this week, I could not help but notice that this week is definitely peak for fall foliage. This year is peak is late because of all the rain, but it is rather beautiful. I see a lot of gold more than any other color right now.
As we approach Thanksgiving, it is important that we refresh our mums, change out pumpkins and gourds that have rotted and refresh with some new things before the Thanksgiving holiday. Anything left in the garden centers for fall are clearance, so it is a great time to buy.

Closets,Closets, Closets

In today's homes people are living in smaller spaces again, but with maximum organization. One of the most important factors in living in smaller square footage is having great storage. Closets have become critical these days. A great closet design could change the world. Closets today have wonderful functionality and offer great storage. These closets are often glamorous with chandeliers and wallpaper. It is definitely worth it to get a professional involved today before you take on a downsizing challenge.

Transitional is the New Traditional

Isn't amazing that even well done traditional rooms become dated over time??? They are not supposed to, but eventually everything goes out of style. Interior design seems to change through the decades. In the 1950's American furniture was early American. It was very traditional. In the 1960's we were in the space age so things became sleek and modern. In The 1970's there was a new found interest in ecology and wood was prominent in design. In the 1980's there was a new modernism and a return to contemporary. The 1990's brought new wealth with the inception of the internet and a return to traditional design. Today we have returned to am more modern esthetic. You see the world is ever changing and so goes design.    2018 is a year of great turmoil. We are in a modern phase, yet people are longing for the better times of the past. This is why all the old television shows are rebooting. As such interior design right now is transitional. A blend of modern for technology and traditional representing memories of better times.

Blue and Green just make me happy

If you have followed me on this blog and on social media, you know I love blues and greens. I think they are also timely as they go very well as pop colors for an all gray back drop. I will talk about this look and the best ways to achieve it on my radio show this week. You can go to www.hunterdonchamberradio.com and then click on our show Modern Design. You can also watch us on Facebook Live. Go to my page called Modern Design on Hunterdon Chamber Radio. We are live every Wednesday from 2-3 pm e.s.t and you can even call into our live show @ 908-237-0410.