Although I'm fond of white washed furniture I'm equally fond of wood in its natural state. The picture above emphasises how mixing textures with a touch of modern retro and natural wood compliments each another in a modest way. The table becomes a focal point in the basic design. I prefer clean lines in decorating.
My home is filled with vintage wood pieces. Most of which have been passed down from generation to generation. For instance, the pie safe you see in this picture once sat in my Great Grandmothers kitchen. I can only imagine the variety of pies she baked and placed in the hutch to cool. The young children would probably sneak a chair and climb up to trial the treat by poking a finger through the flaky homemade crust as they anxiously awaited a piece of their own.
What about you? Do you like old furniture in its natural state?
Warmly,
Jill 00
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Love those images....
ReplyDeleteI have so much timber in my home, including raked ceilings, panelling and dado rail! Most of my furniture is antique, and my doors through the home are all stained timber...
The past 6 months I have been adding and changing a few large pieces in cream to lighten it all up, but the special ones will stay the same!