Time goes by and tastes change. This is why every decade has its very own unique style in regard to clothing and home decor. Just pull up some Google images of the 1970’s fashion and/or home interiors.
People choose to decorate their homes in colors and furniture appropriate to the times. Mainly, this is because that is all that is available at the store. But most people embrace change and want to roll along with it.
One piece of interior design and decor which has remained a constant no matter what decade or even century it is are rugs. These fabric creations lay on the floor and add color and warmth to a room. And you are not confined to purchasing the rugs of the modern era only because there are many antique rug auctions available online. You can buy a 100- or 200-year-old rug which will bring new life to your living room.
You can find Persian rugs, Asian rugs, Indian rugs, or even American made rugs dating back to the 1800’s if you look hard enough. And prices aren’t too outrageous for such a find. It is important, however, that you have a keen eye or you purchase from a reputable retailer or auction house. As with any industry where large amounts of money are exchanged there are frauds and counterfeits.
The best way to research an online store is to read the online reviews and to type its name into the search bar to look for forum comments. Sites like Quora and Reddit are packed with threads about online antique furniture sellers. Spend the 20 minutes it takes to research the company before you buy and save yourself a major headache in the future.
You can also find antique books, paintings and statues at similar websites. With a few thousand dollars’ worth of investment, you can really spruce up any modern space with art pieces and rugs from many decades in the past. Many of these rugs and art pieces actually appreciate in value over time.
