| You want to redecorate your house, or perhaps only | | | | Don't be afraid to pair old or antique items with new |
| a few rooms need some sprucing up. You've decided | | | | items that look old. These are otherwise known as |
| to go with an Asian Antiques theme, and now, you've | | | | reproduction antiques, and many furniture companies |
| got to figure out how you're going to do this on a | | | | now specialize in making new furniture and |
| budget. Following are some tips and tricks that will aid | | | | accessories that look antique. They are usually made |
| you in decorating with Asian antique furniture and | | | | of much cheaper materials; therefore costing you a lot |
| accessories without breaking your budget limit. | | | | less money but giving you the same effect in your |
| Let's face it: authentic antiques are expensive! If your | | | | home. |
| budget allows, spring for one or two authentic antiques | | | | Changing the hardware in your home can often |
| and branch out from there. Some good examples of | | | | transform the look of a room without breaking the |
| pieces to start with would be an antique Chinese | | | | bank. For example, change the drawer pulls in the |
| cabinet, antique armoire, or antique bookcases. These | | | | kitchen or bathrooms to something that resembles |
| are sizable pieces that will add a huge amount of | | | | Asian antique wood for an instant makeover. If you |
| character to your rooms. Once you have found your | | | | can't afford to install antique Chinese cabinets, at least |
| "starter piece", you can follow the money-saving tips | | | | you can give the cabinets a makeover. |
| below to enhance your decor further without | | | | Tie all of your pieces together, whether authentic |
| completely straining your wallet. | | | | antiques or reproduction antiques, with the right paint |
| First, check out your local flea markets. Flea markets | | | | colors, lighting, and window treatments. Asian antiques |
| can be wonderful places to find unrecognized antiques | | | | usually look excellent with deep earth tones, such as |
| for a bargain. Pick up any old items that look shabby | | | | yellow, gold, green, and red. Window treatments could |
| but chic and that might add to the look of your decor | | | | be wood shutters made to look like antique wood. Add |
| without needing a ton of extra work. Some items may | | | | a few quality reproduction art pieces in each room to |
| require a good cleaning or sanding, but too much work | | | | give it that additional flair, and you will be on your way |
| ends up becoming costly as well. | | | | to a stunning decor. |