{"id":6204,"date":"2023-09-10T18:51:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T17:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6204"},"modified":"2023-08-05T16:55:04","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T15:55:04","slug":"creating-a-modern-take-on-classic-heritage-style-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-and-theory\/creating-a-modern-take-on-classic-heritage-style-part-2","title":{"rendered":"Creating\u00a0a modern take on classic heritage style\u00a0\u2013 Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u00a0don\u2019t need to live in a home with lots of traditional features to\u00a0get the heritage meets contemporary look. Whether you\u2019re in a\u00a0Georgian townhouse or a modern bungalow, you can create\u00a0a feature-filled yet contemporary home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Farrow and Ball<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To envisage this look, imagine a wonderful vintage silk bedspread on a period iron bedstead, combined with contemporary bedside tables and modern lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upholster furniture in traditional fabrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a classic piece of furniture such as a well-loved and comfortable armchair, bring it up to date by reupholstering it in a modern fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Morris & Co<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Choose a wall-made piece of furniture to recover with a\u00a0firm, sculptural\u00a0shape and it\u00a0will last for years if cared for well. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clair Strong Interior Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Simply recovering your old pieces using traditional\u00a0fabrics like\u00a0herringbones, checks and stripes\u00a0modernised by\u00a0hues of\u00a0blush pink, teal blue and contemporary burnt orange will give them a new lease of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Love Your Home<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Velvet is also a great choice of fabric \u2013 it is soft, comes in bold shades and has timeless appeal.\u00a0If you love\u00a0a brightly\u00a0coloured or\u00a0patterned fabric\u00a0but\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0quite\u00a0brave enough to use it on curtains or a sofa, introduce it on an armchair to create a wonderful focal point in your living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source antique pieces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Salvaged and vintage items are key to\u00a0getting the\u00a0modern\u00a0heritage look. Rather than buy new furniture from the high street, look for\u00a0upcycled, recycled\u00a0and antique finds.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search for gems online on\u00a0Facebook Marketplace, Etsy\u00a0or eBay, or check out your local antiques markets, charity shops and auction houses.\u00a0Antique furniture tells a story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heritage Style by Selena Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mixing reclaimed wood pieces\u00a0with modern high street finds is how to get the\u00a0modern heritage look\u00a0so look out for display shelves, chests, blanket boxes, old wardrobes, wingback chairs, kitchen tables and dining chairs. Vintage pieces of furniture will have a\u00a0great sense of history\u00a0– all the\u00a0grooves, nail\u00a0holes and scratches will add character to your home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a\u00a0timeless\u00a0style\u00a0of\u00a0kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to create a\u00a0modern\u00a0kitchen that\u00a0works with\u00a0period features is to\u00a0use a specialist interior designer who can help you create a kitchen that\u00a0suits\u00a0a\u00a0modern lifestyle.\u00a0\u00a0It is one of the\u00a0biggest investments you\u2019ll make in your property,\u00a0so\u00a0you need to choose the style of kitchen carefully based on the era of your home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kitchen Makers<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Shaker style kitchens with a single matt colour on cabinets work well in many different styles of houses and can be painted in a fresh modern colour like a muted pink or deep olive for a fresh up-to-date look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marble or granite worktops won\u2019t date and give a luxe look to your kitchen. Butlers or\u00a0Belfast sinks\u00a0work well in many homes, and brass or copper taps will give your kitchen an on-trend look.\u00a0Range cookers finished in a bold colour\u00a0will also\u00a0add a contemporary twist to\u00a0a traditional kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clair Strong Interior Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Freestanding pieces like a\u00a0butler\u2019s pantry or\u00a0big kitchen\u00a0island\u00a0will also give your kitchen wow-factor. Paint the kitchen island a bright colour for a modern vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Neptune<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Heritage items to look out for\u00a0your\u00a0kitchen include\u00a0vintage\u00a0wooden chopping boards, stoneware pots and jugs.\u00a0They look great against modern countertop appliances like toasters and coffee makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layer your lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Period homes and properties can be dark, so\u00a0using the right\u00a0lighting is vital\u00a0for modern living.\u00a0You need different types of lighting depending on the room and the role the lighting plays. Most rooms have several different light sources \u2013 general, task and accent.\u00a0To get that old meets new look choose ceiling,\u00a0wall,\u00a0table and\u00a0floor lamps\u00a0in traditional shapes updated with on trend colourways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The right lighting can really make or break a room.\u00a0Modern chandeliers and pendant lights can look incredible as focal points in more traditional rooms and are an interesting way to give that old meets new look.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pooky<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I love using table lamps with fabric shades. They have a traditional feel about them, and low-level light creates a relaxed mood. They are also an opportunity to add an interesting fabric into the room. Pooky Lighting have an incredible range of mix and match lampstands and shades suitable for every room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This interior style is easy to live in and full of personality, and personal touches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u00a0don\u2019t need to live in a home with lots of traditional features to\u00a0get the heritage meets contemporary look. Whether you\u2019re in a\u00a0Georgian townhouse or a modern bungalow, you can create\u00a0a feature-filled yet contemporary home.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6205,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[382,385,378,384,97,300,383,380],"class_list":["post-6204","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspiration-and-theory","tag-antique","tag-heritage-kitchen","tag-heritage-style","tag-kitchens","tag-lighting","tag-lights","tag-salvage","tag-upholstery"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6204","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6204"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6204\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6209,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6204\/revisions\/6209"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6205"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6204"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6204"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6204"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}