This is one of my all-time favorite Houzz photos. I love the chair, but I especially love the moody light and the way the orange works with the cloudy blue of the piece in the background.
This bold combination works due to the older chair's punchy color and the collected side table's organic feel. Items can be mixed from any era as long as pieces aren't competing to be the showstopper.
A timeworn apothecary cabinet discovers a new life as a bookcase is this cozy reading nook. Its distressed finish also gives the space warmth and a sense of history.
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This is a great example of modern meeting with worn. With a mid-century simplicity, this reading area backs into a worn curio cabinet — a piece that is strong to stand the test of time, yet shows its age.