Antique meets modern: The ultimate guide to successfully combining furniture styles

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.

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,” other interior designer 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.

Featuring personal collections:

Finding that personal touch can come through a freestyle pairing of furniture–free from judgement and thumb rules, “Even a 150-year-old vase can sit on a shimmering marble table if it feels right. Such smaller yet deeper connections to the space make its style experiments exciting and aesthetic, all at the same time,” other interior designer said. Ojha also believes that any antique piece installed in houses is a reflection of ourselves. “Whenever we are selecting any piece, we must consider which piece speaks to us and what will be the most appropriate choice for our space.”