| When it comes to antiques, a lot of people | | | | not all antiques have to be expensive, |
| mistake them as a status symbol and try to | | | | either), you should get it and add it to your |
| purchase as many as they can as showpieces | | | | home. Much like art, antiques are an |
| for their home. However, the truth is that | | | | acquired taste and a personal decision, |
| antiques should be seen more as art pieces in | | | | meaning that what one individual likes may |
| the home that accent taste and class rather | | | | not be what you find attractive. However, |
| than wealth. If you enjoy antiques and like | | | | just like choosing your favorite color to |
| to decorate with them, there are some dos and | | | | paint the walls in your room, it is important |
| don'ts that you should keep in mind. | | | | that you like the items that are decorating |
| | | | your home. |
| DO buy something that you really like and | | | | |
| enjoy looking at. If you find an item of | | | | DON'T buy something because it's valuable. |
| great beauty and can afford it (of course, | | | | |