Whether staging a home for sale or designing a new look for a space, blending the past and present can transform a space from stagnant to stunning.

Using vintage accessories or furniture is an easy way to bring the past into the present while creating a new world and space of your own. Blending vintage and new in designs is a concept that virtually anyone can achieve with just a bit of creativity and a desire to be original. The benefit of using vintage pieces in a space can make it more interesting and give a space more life.

Many people love older sofas, tables, and lamps however certain lifestyles are not always ideal for designing totally with vintage pieces. Families with small children and exquisite taste may be better off purchasing a sofa with stain resistant fabric and placing a mid-century buffet in their dining area. This concept of mixing vintage and new items is appealing to more and more people who truly love and appreciate vintage and still want practical items in their lives and home...