Antique lighting style for contemporary houses

Antiques can be show pieces, furniture, even lamps, etc. Lamps are such accessories, which will redefine your home and gives your home a new look. Antiques lamps are precious even though they are old, they glitter and give your room elegance. You do not need to have new flashy lamps and lights always for your home. The old lamps which are kept in your store room to be thrown can really do wonders to your room decor if you use it for decoration purposes.

Let’s take those old lamps out and decorate your home. Here are some ways to make the best use of antique lamps in your home.

How to choose a perfect antique lamp?

The few famous antiques lamps are from France, England, Europe, China and Japan. You will also get the typical traditional carving, stylish and decorative lamps  in Indian lamps too. Lamps are basically made up of porcelain, clay, metal, wood, glass and crystal.
Choose your lamps according to the theme of your home’s decor.

Few styles like the country style or the period homes are English and elegant style where you can use any type of antique lamps when coordinated with colours and textures. Modern homes require quite a planing while placing antique lamps. For modern homes, the Japanese or Chinese style of lamps will be perfect, specially which are made up of glass and have a sleek finishing.

Structure of the lamps!

Antique lamps are liked when they have bigger and bold bases. The size of the lamps matters a lot. Choose the length and breadth of the lamp keeping the size of your room. Depending on the size of the table, you should choose the lamps.

Shades and placement of the lamps!

Let talk about the placement of lamps to make our room look beautiful. If you are choosing the standing antique lamps, you should treat this as a character. Place it in one dark corner in bedroom or living room.

A vintage floor lamp, with a  drum shape antique lamp shades should be placed beside the dining table. This will give a subtle look and will create a romantic ambiance for couples.

The pure tradition look will come with a tamper shade lamp. This type of antique lamp will look fabulous and a must catch. You should place them on the corner table beside the sofa in your living room. To make it more effective, you can decorate the table with accessories and use a nice table cloth.

To give a bold look to our room, choose decorative beads, tassels or with bold patterns or interesting textures which will enhance the traditional look of your room.

Always look for classic, old lamps. They are less expensive as well as look much better than the designer ones. They are basically made up of brass with weighted base and have adjustable arms. They are best when kept it bedroom.

Enjoying decorating your house with antiques lamps, give your contemporary house a tinge of vintage lighting !

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