Timeless Classics: Must-Have Furniture Pieces

Timeless Classics: Must-Have Furniture Pieces

What is a classic? It’s something that’s been around long enough for people to appreciate how great it is! Whether that’s a book, a film, a car, or–for our purposes today–a furniture style, there’s much that classics can teach us.

Perfect style in any era? Classics!

The beautiful thing about long lasting style is that–you’re always in style. Think of a chair that was popular hundreds of years ago and yet looks right at home in your living room today: the wingback chair.

True, wingbacks were needed before insulation and central heat to ward off drafts, but the features established then remain today in a myriad of lovely wingback adaptations. Lucky us that the wingback chair stuck around. Explore other classic chair options like the never-fail Windsor or Louis XVI dining chairs. Their attractive lines pair with any dining table.

Versatility in your design? Classics!

Scan the design magazines and notice the elements that often repeat. You might see, for example, a classic leather sofa in a contemporary home and–voila!–the same style leather sofa in a traditional home. Why? Because classics Play Well With Others. You can confidently mix classics with any decor.

Classic lines, materials and finishes have proven staying power. Insert a classic Shaker chest in your bedroom or foyer, whatever the style of your home. Set up an upholstered headboard or a canopy bed in a modern bedroom. You can depend on classics to carry the day.

Save money? Classics!

Not into replacing furniture every few years? Call on classic furniture pieces to ultimately save you money. Good quality, classic pieces translate from room to room and redo to redo. You’ll thank yourself for investing in a long-lived style that serves your family for a lifetime.

Trestle tables, for instance, developed centuries ago from large boards and foldable legs because homes didn’t have designated dining rooms. But the style cues they left us remain today, and have evolved into many stylish, abiding versions of the trestle table.

Accessorize? Classics!

What’s more classic than an Oriental-style rug underfoot? Multiple generations with widely varying tastes will find that a beautifully patterned area rug transcends style boundaries and defines gracious living.

Likewise a Baroque mirror. Use a classic wall mirror anywhere: above a dresser, a foyer console, or a bathroom vanity.

We all love new trends and the freshness they inspire in our interiors. But never underestimate the power of classic pieces to ground your scheme, provide versatility and save you money!

See classic furniture and more at our Ridge Road store in Rockwall, where our friendly and knowledgeable associates are eager to assist you. Or shop online 24/7 at mintjulepdecor.com

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