Perfect Homes Magazine - Issue 12 | Page 89

Furniture and furnishings A wide assortment of period antiques, as if they had been collected over time, will always give a luxurious impression. Foregoing massive tables in living rooms in favour of smaller accent tables, and tufted ottomans as cocktail tables will work well. Centre tables, and game tables are functional and decorative. Tufted furniture in general works as does French and English fauteuils. Canopy beds come to mind as possibilities for bedrooms, along with carved exposed wood daybeds for secondary bedrooms and multipurpose rooms. Large framed mirrors in stained woods and gilded finishes are a must, and should be placed freely. From simple to highly adorned, they will work in traditional to modern spaces. Case pieces are usually highly decorated with carving, inlay or marquetry, or even painted. The addition of a few these exquisite pieces can transform a room immediately. PERFECT HOMES INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE 89