Interior Decorating with Antique Prints

Decorating a room with antique prints is very popularantique original print from a parallel reproduced print.
for many DIY home decorators. Mounting framedThe discrepancy in opinions is primarily due to the
antique bird and fish prints is a simple way tophysical condition of the individual original print. The
enhance a “lodge” atmosphere in aquality of digital restoration and enhancement
log cottage or coastal home. Framing and mountingperformed on a reproduction image prior to printing
botanical prints, such as ferns, grasses and roses, cancan also make a significant impact on how the two
be a simple way to give your bathroom a soothingmatch up. On the other hand, some things, such as
“green” atmosphere. Althoughthe look of aged paper, can't be reproduced. Up until
millions create groupings of antique prints forthe early 90's there was little question as to whether
decoration, all have to choose between acquiringan original antique print looked more attractive than a
antique reproduction prints, or original antique prints.reproduced print. It wasn’t until our current
While the dilemma is seldom debated amongage of advanced computer-based technology that
decorators and designers, the decision made yeildsoriginal antique prints were able to be scanned or
consequences of essential importance.photographed, enhanced, and printed with such
Although some believe antique original prints possessastonishing quality and detail that the reproduciton
a superior visual character quality that just can't beprints rival the corresponding originals.
duplicated, many others aren't able to distinguish an