How to reuse my grandmother’s old furniture in my living room?

Reader’s question

"I need your advice on how I could reuse the existing furniture in my country house living room. I have old furniture (dining set and buffet) from my grandmother with carvings in dark brown polish. I also have two comfortable bamboo armchairs in urban style 60's which need to be rejuvenated. I also have a simple sofa 1.70m long with indigo blue upholstery. I have a beautiful antique trunk and I was just wondering if I could turn it into a coffee table! What color combinations and changes you suggest me? The room is long and narrow with a corner fireplace and lots of windows and doors with natural slate flooring in non-rectangular shape."

Our recommendation

Your descriptions lead us to consider that your place was organized with traditional style with a lot of windows and doors, a fireplace and also slate tile flooring.

We strongly believe that it is possible to integrate all these old pieces of furniture all over your place, partly because they emit memories and create a warm and nostalgic atmosphere.
The buffet and dining set from your grandmother can find their place in your place, after having been rejuvenated of course.
traditional dining table and credenza

In front of the fireplace you can create a lounge corner by combining your new sofa with the bamboo chairs, which you will paint in a shade of crimson. You should choose cushions for the armchairs upholstered in indigo blue shades to pair with your sofa.

The antique trunk is an ideal coffee table as it also provides storage. Choose to polish it in combination with other furniture in the room.
traditional living room

Regarding the result of your remodeling, be sure that your space will be amazing. Vintage decor creates posh and unique interiors.

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