Are antiques in the house beautiful or old-fashioned?

People have different attitudes towards “aged” things. Some people consider them useless and categorically disagree with keeping what they inherited from previous generations in their home. And then souvenirs and old photographs, antique furniture and household items, books and albums go into the trash. But often such things don’t make it to the landfill, starting a new life. Regardless of what they are called - old, antique, antique - there are many connoisseurs who are even willing to pay for such things.

Let's figure out how to behave correctly if you get things that are much older than you.

Old things in the house: throw away or keep?

First, let's find out why things with history have not only supporters, but also opponents.

Opinion "against"

Opponents of antique items have several arguments against leaving them in your apartment.

• Young people who are starting to arrange their own homes want to live in a modern apartment. Such a living space, according to the young owners, should not only be decorated with new materials or have a modern layout. The style of the interior is also important. Often young people choose minimalism or hi-tech, which they think the old thing won’t fit into.
• Many people today have no doubt that The objects around us accumulate the energy of the space in which they have been for a long time. And they can “transport” it to their new habitat. What if this energy was bad? Is it worth putting yourself and your loved ones in danger? Isn’t it better to get rid of old trash to be sure that you haven’t brought additional negative energy into the house?
• Often antiques lost its functionality. The sewing machine doesn’t sew, the printing machine doesn’t print, the gramophone doesn’t play, the old book is dilapidated, and just in case it crumbles. Why do we need things in the house that cannot be used for their intended purpose?

Opinion "for"

Supporters of old things are not ready to part with the “age” items that surround them. Antique lovers have their own reasons.

Reference. Antiques are things that have reached a certain age. Different countries set a specific age limit. For example, in Russia, rare things made more than 50 years ago are considered antique; in the UK, the age threshold is twice as high - more than 100 years ago.

• Old things have their value. They are a link between generations who remember their previous owners. And they are often close relatives of the current owners. And if a grandmother or grandfather managed to preserve this or that object, carry it through all the trials of life, then how can you throw away such a thing?
• Often such items also have material value. Over the years, when such things become less and less, their cost only increases. Why throw away something that can generate income if necessary?

• Antiques and vintage are essential in the interior. They make it individual, unlike others. Made with soul, they bring soulfulness to the atmosphere of the room in which they are located. Besides, antique things in the interior are fashionable!

Reference. Vintage items are items that are between 15 and 50 years old, after which they acquire antique status.

How to make old things the “highlight” of the interior

To ensure that vintage or antique items look harmonious in your decor, pay attention to a few tips.

• Aged items rarely look like new. And age is their advantage; there is no need to try to “rejuvenate” them. But must be cleaned of dirt and dust!
• It is important to ensure that such items are safe to use. They are repaired if necessary. For example, if you have an old chair, sofa or armchair, it needs to be stable and secure to sit on.

• Old items can be used for other purposes. So, a door can become a headboard or a tea table, antique spoons can become door handles, tennis rackets can become frames for a mirror or photographs, several suitcases can become a chest of drawers, etc.

• Updating old things is quite possible. Such items can be repainted and supplemented with other details. But this is within the power of a master who knows how to preserve and emphasize the texture and highlight attractive design features.
• Don't overcrowd your room with old things.. After all, we want them to become a decoration, and not the basis of the interior. Otherwise, your apartment will turn into a junk dealer's warehouse, not very suitable for everyday use.

Don't rush to throw away old things. Perhaps they will become the source of your pride and the envy of your guests.