
23. Period Pieces to Match the Age of the Home
In the United States, it is rare to find a house that is over 100 years old. Many of our older homes were quickly built during the 1950’s to fit all of the Baby Boomers, and were subsequently torn down. But in England, houses were built to last. You might be living in a house that was built hundreds of years ago. The style of the home changes depending on the era it was built. In England, people like to embrace this history by collecting pieces that match the era of the home.

If you live in a house that was built last year, you can’t exactly pretend that an antique is going to match the era. However, there are still plenty of Victorian homes in the United States. If you happen to live in an older building, try to embrace it. You may find that some of the older furniture actually suits your space perfectly.