Not only is silver synonymous with ‘money’ in 14 different languages, but if you haven’t grown up with antique silver, you may appreciate some advice on styling them at home.
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Arrange your silver for maximum brightness
Polished silver is naturally very shiny, so use this to your advantage. Place your silver antiques so that they reflect light from natural sources such as windows and spotlights. This will brighten up your home, making it look more spacious and inviting. Even a very small room can look bigger using this trick.
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Polish your silver as much as you can
Always polish your silver before putting it on display. In Hong Kong, you can easily buy silver cloths and tarnish at Town House in Wing On.
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Group items together
Another great tip for decorating with antique silver is to group items together so they provide more visual interest. Put silverware inside a silver vase, or group silver salt and pepper shakers together on a platter. In groups, silver antiques will always enhance each other’s sparkle.
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Create a gallery wall of intrigue
We’ve all seen gallery walls with paintings and photographs, but did you know that works with silver too? Silver platters and serving dishes make for a beautiful, mirror-like gallery wall that opens up your space with additional light. Putting a gallery wall opposite to a window is a fantastic way to get the most out of a room’s natural light.
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Swap out your vase
Silver cups and pitchers aren’t just useful in the kitchen. They also make for wonderful flower vases that add an aura of vintage luxury. Don’t overlook smaller vessels like sugar bowls and gravy boats. They’re perfect to hold cactuses and other short-stemmed plants.
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Don’t match your colours too closely.
On a final note, many would say that this is the secret to good design and that antique silver stands out the best in contrast. When you look at rooms in which every item is identical, they loose interest and energy. Also, when you buy silver antiques, don’t fret if a tea set or candlestick bundle is mismatched. Visual variety can help your room achieve an exciting style and can help highlight your unique silver collection.
Learn more about our silver by visiting our store on G/F, 55 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong.
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