Antique bedroom furniture is one of the most desired types of furnishings in bedroom designs today. As we look in design magazines and other publications we notice successful designers using antiques to add Old World flair to create elegant interiors.
The good news ~ antique bedroom furniture is available in many different decorative styles! If you want to create a casual retreat, then choose Country French bedroom furniture for comfort and a relaxed Provencal style.
If you desire the romance of 18th century French style, then choose either the elegant and graceful Louis XV or Louis XVI antique bedroom sets, both of which can transform your personal bedroom space into the ultimate romantic haven. The amazing carvings and elegant lines of antique French and Italian furniture can conjure up an element of fantasy, and provide an artful refuge. Conversely, the stately, classic lines of Greek revival, Gothic and Renaissance styles add Romanesque grandeur with the strength of the masculine form.
As you begin looking for
antique bedroom furniture for your private oasis, you should start with selecting the bed, which is the focal piece of your bedroom, focusing on what size and style of bed you prefer. At Inessa Stewart's Antiques & Interiors we specialize in Queen and King antique beds and headboards. We take the exquisitely crafted beds of the 19th century and with expert ministrations, the beds are transformed into comfortable, 21st century abodes, able to accept modern King and Queen mattresses effortlessly.
Antique beds and vintage beds vary not just in style but also in the type of wood with which they have been crafted over the course of decades and centuries. Most were made from French and Italian walnut, French white oak, exotic imported mahogany and the rare examples of highly prized rosewood. The beauty and quality of antique bedroom furniture starts with these amazing old growth woods ~ skillfully and creatively crafted using methods and skills handed down for generations.
After one decides on a style and wood preference there is an opportunity, in some cases, to consider assembling a complete antique bedroom set. Many such sets are available in our antique stores and on www.inessa.com. We use our exclusive sources, plus we scour European estates and countryside for the best quality and selection.
Another popular choice is the eclectic mix. You can begin by selecting a beautiful bed, and then you can blend surrounding furnishings to coordinate the look to create a unique design. For instance, an antique armoire is a perfect choice to coordinate with a bed since it can provide valuable storage as well as style. When decorating a large bedroom, the armoire can provide the oft-needed scale, proportion and balance to the room.
Antique commodes, dressers, vanities and nightstands are other items of antique bedroom furniture that can be considered, as all can add to the ultimate goal of creating a comfortable and serene space full of your personalized style.
