How To Mix Old and New

Warm Up Modern

Combine contemporary furniture and accessories with old-world architectural elements, like antique heart-pine floors and beaded-board wainscoting.

In this living room, a low modern sofa emphasizes the high ceiling and complements the home's character.

Three-inch-deep moulding running horizontally around the room offers extra display space for art framed like photos. The ledge allows collections to be switched out often, providing a gallery-like feel.