There's an enduring charm to the shabby-chic,
Bohemian and ultra relaxed look we now know as Vintage.
It's the perfect choice for anyone tired of modern white
interiors, and ideal for family living as there is
minimal maintenance. Yet opting for Vintage is also a
way of life: once you've started scouring for finds, it
will become a pleasurable habit hard to break. Best of
all, it has become an eco choice: the more we salvage,
the better we feel. In short, creating your very own
'Vintage Home' is the perfect antidote to our throwaway
world. For anyone keen to escape the wasteland of pared
down architecture and identikit shopping, The Vintage
Home will show them how to shop cleverly, mix
creatively, and put together unique, welcoming and
eclectic interiors that are perfect for modern living.
Judith Wilson initiates the reader with an exploration
of Vintage style's five key looks -'Country Vintage',
'Boudoir Vintage', 'Retro Vintage', 'Urban Vintage' and
'Modern Vintage'.As putting together your chosen look
involves a combination of sifting through what you've
already got and some leg work, The Vintage Home then
takes you shopping in the consumer peripheries of car
boots, antique shops and vintage websites. Finally
there's a look at each individual room in the house, and
at the elements that give a home its sense of style
-from radiators and door handles, to sofas, chairs and
tables, from lighting to soft furnishings, and from
glass and ceramics to paintings and photos. With page
after page of inspirational photographs and a wealth of
practical ideas, The Vintage Home will show you how to
embrace today's new decorative, eclectic mood. |
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