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How To Mix Old and New

Modern and traditional. Vintage and contemporary. They may sound like strange bedfellows, but when it comes to decorating with style, the only rule is there are no rules.

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Introduce Found Objects

Contrast modern furniture with rustic, vintage finds for a look that has richness and depth.

In this living room, an eclectic mix of old pieces really stand out against sleek surfaces: The flea market jug on a lacquered table, an old washbasin that was turned into a mirror, and an antique wagon wheel against a semigloss wall.

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Cottage Living Style

How To Mix Old and New

Modern and traditional. Vintage and contemporary. They may sound like strange bedfellows, but when it comes to decorating with style, the only rule is there are no rules.

Introduce Found Objects