From her garden studio in Newcastle, Alicia Doyle of Ramble Interiors creates limited-run wall hangings and handmade lights designed to bring history into a home without overwhelming it. We asked Alicia to share her approach to mixing old and new.
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Alicia's Top Tips for Blending Old & New
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1. Use lighting to soften the transition between old and new.
Soft, warm, diffused lighting blur the edges between styles and eras. It makes the old feel romantic and the new feel gentle. Lighting is the great equaliser.
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2. Use modern pieces to simplify, and vintage pieces to add character.
Vintage brings patina, history, and warmth. Modern brings clean lines, function, and calm. Let the old pieces add charm, and let the new pieces keep the space feeling fresh and uncluttered. This balance stops a room from feeling like a museum or a showroom.
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3. Blending eras is all about balance.
Balance comes from knowing when to let each era speak. Let vintage pieces carry the warmth and story — the patina, the craft, the texture. Let modern pieces do the editing — clean lines, restraint, calm. A wall hanging does both at once: it brings history into a space without overwhelming it.