A neutral canvas keeps things light
Start off with soft, muted shades for a base colour palette. This is the best way to ensure that the final look isn’t too heavy or stuffy. We’ve chosen a soft grey for the walls.
Balance is everything
To create a balance, choose more contemporary styles for bigger pieces. Even with the distressed look, choose a lighter or natural finish for the wood furniture. We’ve added a natural finish wood and metal dining table. The Mid-Century Modern style wicker chair, inspired by Pierre Jeanneret’s teak-and-cane Chandigarh Chair, features a beautiful fusion of distressed finish with sharp lines.
Decorate with vintage and rustic elements
Now that you have created a light and airy canvas, it’s time to bring in the vintage showstoppers. Start with antique and vintage elements that work with the study. We’ve chosen pieces like a beautiful typewriter, a handmade vintage photo-album with hand-bound leather cover, a vintage magnifying glass with carvings on the handle, an arty table clock with baroque-style figures, and a train-shaped metal utility box. You can then add a few more vintage elements around the room to create an interesting vignette. We placed a collection of vintage walking sticks with intricately carved handles in a bright red holder. It’s a wonderful mix of textures, details and forms.