Decorating with antiques: Nautical influence

Happy Tuesday everyone!

This next blog series will help you visualize what you can do with antiques. The world is changing rapidly, we are adapting new habits every day. From having the world accessible at your finger tips to staying connected with family, friends, and even the guy that sat behind you in high school English, you know...what's his name...well you would never believe it but he is married with 10 kids and lives in Timbuktu. Not only is our world changing electronically and socially but in home design and comfort.

People don't just buy uncomfortable and non-functional pieces of furniture anymore...you don't want that chair that is upholstered with a tapestry from 200 years ago that no one can sit in it, for fear that it'll rip if it is disturbed. You want something that you can use, something that is one of a kind, beautiful and functional all at the same time.
Well...at Evanstonia Antiques we know this...we completely understand your frustrations, that is why we want to show you how you can incorporate beautiful antiques and family heirlooms in today's homes, which are more modern and active!

Our first theme in this series is Nautical! I love the Nautical theme, the blues and browns give any room a fresh look.

Check out this foyer design, we love the two chairs flanking a console table with various nautical aspects!

We love how our French Louis XV Rosewood Chairs paired with our Chinese console table and nautical lanterns can give the perfect nautical feel (don't forget that we can reupholster any item to make it truly yours)!

How about transforming your home office into the perfect captain's quarters...

Starting with a large library table then adding the perfect accessories like this French Empire desk chair and a great nautical boat scene can transform any basic office into one worthy of a captain!

Let's move on and continue with the living room...

Just adding a few nautical inspired pieces can really change a rooms look and feel, try these pieces in your living room and you'll know what we mean; Gold Plated Lanterns, Oak Quarter Sewn Table, and a Burr Walnut Display Cube!

I hope that you are as inspired as we are! Don't forget to peruse our virtual showroom for all of your nautical decoration needs!

Here are just a few of our other nautical inspired pieces: Oak Arts and Crafts flip top game table with cabinet,  American Octagon Center Table, Italian 17th Centurey Side Chair,  French leather arm chair, American Empire arm chair, Austrian Commode, One Pedestal Occasion Table.

Thanks for joining us and reading! Come back next time for more design tips and ideas!