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For many different reasons Apartment living can be a really good choice. Most people think of antiques as being mainly decorative, used for the purpose of achieving a certain look. Antiques were not used for decorative purposes when they were new – every piece was designed for a certain purpose and they were actually quite practical and sensible additions to the home. Many antiques were designed for just such living spaces.
You should not be put off by the proportions of some antique furniture pieces, thinking them too big and bulky for an apartment, you should concentrate on the storage they will provide instead. What would require two or three pieces of traditional furniture to accomplish can sometimes be handled by just one larger antique piece.
One example of a multipurpose piece would be an antique hall tree. There are many types of antique beds from which to choose. There are also the classic antique four poster beds that are still quite popular today, if the number of reproductions out there is any indication. Antique beds however do pose a problem for many people. You have to remember that apartment living requires some compromises. A couple may not be willing to sleep in a full size bed but a single person may be amenable to it, especially if it means additional space in the bedroom.
Even better would be an antique Murphy bed. To take full advantage of the storage capabilities antiques have to offer then you need lots of antique case goods. If your apartment lacks enough closet space you can create your own with a couple of well placed antique armoires for clothing, shoes and purses. Also, taller chests provide more drawers than shorter waist high bureaus and dressers. Using as much vertical space as possible will save on floor area.
Another important way to save on floor area, especially if your apartment does not have a separate dining room is the use of an antique drop leaf dining table. If you position the table with the sides down behind your sofa it can sub as a sofa table. Since you can never have enough storage in an apartment, instead of a bench at the end of your bed or a coffee table in front of your sofa, consider two large antique trunks. You could add a custom cut glass top to the one in the living room and a custom cushion to the one in the bedroom. Last but not least is an antique tilt top table. In addition to being beautiful, a tilt top table is also very versatile. There are a huge variety of antiques available at local shops and auction houses. They come in all shapes, sizes and designs.