{"id":5899,"date":"2015-01-01T17:37:48","date_gmt":"2015-01-01T22:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/?p=5899"},"modified":"2017-02-06T13:54:10","modified_gmt":"2017-02-06T18:54:10","slug":"using-traditional-furniture-modern-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/do-it-yourself\/using-traditional-furniture-modern-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Traditional Furniture in a Modern Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What do those of us who love traditional American made furniture do when decorating styles change?<\/h2>\n<p>[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=&#8221;yes&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221;][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=&#8221;1_1&#8243; background_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; background_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;&#8221; border_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; spacing=&#8221;yes&#8221; background_image=&#8221;&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; padding=&#8221;&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; id=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;&#8221; animation_speed=&#8221;0.3&#8243; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; center_content=&#8221;no&#8221; min_height=&#8221;none&#8221;]<figure id=\"attachment_5885\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5885\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_1049.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5885 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_1049-480x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Using traditional furniture and antiques in modern decor - Vintage American Home blog\" width=\"480\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_1049-480x1024.jpg 480w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_1049-140x300.jpg 140w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_1049-120x255.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5885\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using traditional furniture and antiques in modern decor &#8211; Vintage American Home blog<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>I love figured mahogany woods and tiger maple, antiques and colonial reproductions. \u00a0The American made furnishings of old and from more recent years are so beautifully made of real wood from mostly American trees. \u00a0The quality of the pieces are unsurpassed. \u00a0The price of these pieces is so reasonable now because there is alot of it and not as much demand for it. \u00a0The only thing is that if \u00a0you want American made you have to go vintage. \u00a0There are only a couple of furniture companies that still make their furniture in the USA and they are ultra expensive.<\/p>\n<p>[\/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=&#8221;1_1&#8243; background_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; background_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;&#8221; border_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; spacing=&#8221;yes&#8221; background_image=&#8221;&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; padding=&#8221;&#8221; 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Vintage American Home blog<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Well one philosphy is: \u00a0What\u00a0was once in style will always come back. \u00a0And this philosphy is proven by the word &#8220;traditional&#8221;. \u00a0Traditional doesn&#8217;t go out of style, it may be more popular during different periods but it is always beautiful and pleasing.<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=&#8221;1_1&#8243; background_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; background_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;&#8221; border_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; spacing=&#8221;yes&#8221; background_image=&#8221;&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; padding=&#8221;&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; id=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;&#8221; animation_speed=&#8221;0.3&#8243; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; center_content=&#8221;no&#8221; min_height=&#8221;none&#8221;]<figure id=\"attachment_5979\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5979\" style=\"width: 669px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_11021.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5979 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_11021-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage American Home blog\" width=\"669\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_11021-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_11021-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_11021-120x80.jpg 120w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_11021-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vintage American Home blog<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>Using more modern paint colors on the walls of a home with traditional colonial furnishings helps to make it feel more up to date and modern. \u00a0This paint is Benjamin Moore Wedgwood Grey with Behr &#8220;Gull&#8221; on the trim. \u00a0Also I think black accent pieces never go out of style and look great in any room.<\/p>\n<p>[\/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=&#8221;1_1&#8243; background_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; background_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;&#8221; border_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; spacing=&#8221;yes&#8221; background_image=&#8221;&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; padding=&#8221;&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; id=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;&#8221; animation_speed=&#8221;0.3&#8243; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; center_content=&#8221;no&#8221; min_height=&#8221;none&#8221;]<figure id=\"attachment_5842\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5842\" style=\"width: 669px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_1034.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5842 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_1034-694x1024.jpg\" alt=\"antique mahogany huntboard sideboard\" width=\"669\" height=\"987\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_1034-694x1024.jpg 694w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_1034-203x300.jpg 203w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_1034-120x176.jpg 120w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_1034-500x737.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using traditional furniture and antiques in modern decor &#8211; Vintage American Home blog<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>Keep your decorative accessories to a minimum to give your home a bit of an updated feel. \u00a0Hang artwork close to the furniture it is realting too. \u00a0Use brighter colors on the wall and take your wall to wall carpet off if possible.<\/p>\n<p>[\/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=&#8221;1_1&#8243; background_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; background_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;&#8221; border_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; spacing=&#8221;yes&#8221; background_image=&#8221;&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; padding=&#8221;&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; id=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;&#8221; animation_speed=&#8221;0.3&#8243; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; center_content=&#8221;no&#8221; min_height=&#8221;none&#8221;]<figure id=\"attachment_5901\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5901\" style=\"width: 573px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/antique-and-modern.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5901 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/antique-and-modern.jpg\" alt=\"modern and antique\" width=\"573\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/antique-and-modern.jpg 573w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/antique-and-modern-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/antique-and-modern-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/antique-and-modern-66x66.jpg 66w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/antique-and-modern-120x120.jpg 120w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/antique-and-modern-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using traditional furniture and antiques in modern decor &#8211; Vintage American Home blog<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>All of the modern style magazines show wood antiques mixed in with a modern room. \u00a0Here a slant front desk\/bookcase is a focal point in a room with modern furnishings with a traditional flare.<\/p>\n<p>[\/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=&#8221;1_1&#8243; background_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; background_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;&#8221; border_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; spacing=&#8221;yes&#8221; background_image=&#8221;&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; padding=&#8221;&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; id=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;&#8221; animation_speed=&#8221;0.3&#8243; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; center_content=&#8221;no&#8221; min_height=&#8221;none&#8221;]<figure id=\"attachment_5902\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5902\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/mixing-antiques-with-modern.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5902 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/mixing-antiques-with-modern.jpg\" alt=\"Using traditional furniture and antiques in modern decor - Vintage American Home blog\" width=\"533\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/mixing-antiques-with-modern.jpg 533w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/mixing-antiques-with-modern-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/mixing-antiques-with-modern-120x159.jpg 120w, http:\/\/www.vintageamericanhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/mixing-antiques-with-modern-500x666.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using traditional furniture and antiques in modern decor &#8211; 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