Make the most of your treasured heirlooms by finding creative ways to put them on display. A prized piece of this homeowner’s collection—an old lace gown—hangs gently from a beautiful French door. Remember, even your pantry can exude charm. Store pastas, cereals, and other dry ingredients in mason jars or decorative canisters to bring personal style to your shelves.

![Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures “I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg)




