Kitesgrove's Guide to Antiques

Often working with much-loved antiques owned by their clients, the design team have become seasoned in creating the perfect backdrop for antique furniture to sit in a newly refurbished home, without losing its authenticity. Taking into consideration the nostalgia of cherished heirlooms, Kitesgrove have updated worn items giving them a new lease of life and making them the focal point of the rooms in which they are placed. 

For Ewart, every home is in need of an antique, but depending on the style of your home, you may require a different approach. “When styling antique pieces,” Ewart comments, “it is important to respect the architecture of the house you are decorating. Some houses are well-suited to lots of antiques whilst others will benefit from a mixture of vintage and modern.”

Her best piece of advice? “Most trends tend to come back into fashion, so I advise buying something you love when you see it, and not get too distracted as to whether it will suit the design scheme you have planned. If anything, it will enhance the overall look providing rich textures and a connection to the past.”

“There are many places to find wonderful antiques and you don’t need to have a big budget to find pieces which can be restored, reupholstered and renewed” says Ewart. “Repurposing one-off pieces of furniture or lighting will also provide a great sense of satisfaction—to be continuing the life of an item which may otherwise have been discarded.”