Antique Reproductions: Faux Paintings, Beds And Furniture

Decorating and outfitting a house takes time, taste and money. Some people favor modern furniture and decorations, but other people prefer old world charm. Antiques bring both warmth and mystery to a house. The mystery lies in the previous owner and the questions that follow. Who owned it? In what context was it used? What kind of wear and tear did the piece sustain? Because of the limited supply of antiques, the cost is very high.

If people love the old-fashioned look, they can purchase antique reproductions for all the appeal and enhanced durability of antique furniture but for a fraction of the cost. Also, some people pay the full price for antiques they believe are genuine, only to find out the antique reproductions are as new as IKEA furniture. One way to combat this swindling is to save some money and buy antique reproductions in the first place.

One way to establish the shabby-chic look of a cozy antique-filled home is the do-it-yourself method of faux antiques. By taking hand-me-down furniture and touching it up by sanding and varnishing it, the piece will take on a completely new persona. Another way to transform a home is by painting it in bright, warm country colors. Faux paintings can help contribute to the old-fashioned appearance. By using faux paintings, rooms can become an entirely different room in another time. Crackle painting, a faux paintings technique, is perfect for a home decorated with antiques. At Sherwin-Williams' website, people can learn how to employ a crackle faux paintings finish all by themselves.

For people who would rather buy antique reproductions than make them, the internet is a plentiful source of faux antique furniture retailers. Bedroomfurnitureusa.com offers customers affordable antique reproductions. The antique reproductions of antique beds come mostly in sets, so it is easy to match furniture. The company is also a part of the Better Business Bureau's Online Reliability program, for those people who are wary to buy online. Another company, Leonards Home, also sells new versions of antique beds, although at a higher price.

Antique reproductions accessories are another way to bring the old world into the new. One accessory that can really add to a room is an antique replica telephone. At evaluezone.com, there is a huge selection of antique telephones ranging from porcelain, flower-painted phones to 1920s candlestick-style telephones. Other great antique reproductions are antique clocks. At the homefurnishingstore.com, there are two antique clocks available for under $20.

For many people, buying antiques is simply out of the question. Because it is easy to be fooled about the authenticity of antiques, antique reproductions offer more security. Antique reproductions are more durable and equally as attractive. Overall, antique reproductions are a great compromise and a welcome addition to any home.


Sources:
Crackle. Sherwin-Williams. 2007. 24 July 2007. http://www.sherwin-williams.com/do_it_yourself/int erior_decorating_ideas/faux_painting_techniques/cr />
Antique Clocks Best Sellers. Woolitz Online Enterprises. 2007. 24 July 2007. http://antique-clocks.thehomefurnishingstore.com/.

"Faux Antiques-The Primitive Decorating Trend." Goodbye City Life. 2006. 24 July 2007. http://www.goodbyecitylife.com/primitive/antiques. htm.

Reproduction beds. Leonards Antiques, Inc. 2007. 24 July 2007. http://www.leonardsdirect.com/reproductions/cat/be ds/.

Antique Reproduction Bedroom Furniture. Bedroomfurnitureusa.com. 24 July 2007.
http://www.bedroomfurnitureusa.com/antique-repro duction-bedroom-furniture.asp.

Antique/Classic Novelty Telephones. Evaluezone.com. 2006. 24 July 2007.
http://www.evaluezone.com/classicnoveltyphones.h tml?CMP=KNC-EP8669669413.