I like the idea of decorating a modern home with an old painting…I grew up in a cluttered home, which is probably why I’m going the opposite and go for clean-looking, relaxed interiors but I love the idea of adding a bit of history into a modern home and mostly let the painting breathe rather than being lost in clutter.
What do you think?
I’m SO loving this Philippe Starck’s Master chair below
If you don’t have any family heirlooms to dust off, you can find some old paintings on ebay. Anthropologie has also some great pieces to decorate your walls.
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I love this – adds so much character and personality to a home!
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It does, doesn’t it!? I’m not sure I would put one in the bathroom but I love the contrast of the old painting against the white walls on the first image
Museum curator’s advice: never, ever hang a painting in a bathroom. Oil on canvas hates a high level of humidity.
Thanks Sophie, it’s a good reminder
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Love this post- love the old paintings, having bought a few at fleamarkets I treasure their ooze of history- the unknown life of the model or painting I may never ever learn but am free to imagine.
I love those white sofa’s – where did you get those? Still trying to fit our perfect compromise:-)
Have a great eve.
Hi Lene
My white sofa is the Ghost sofa by Paola Navone, not sure where this one from the first picture is but it looks like a shape that Ikea could sell.
Check this post too which I think you’ve seen already
http://bodieandfou.wpengine.com/2015/02/design-updates-chez-jennifer/