by Mark Hill (Author), KathrynRayward (Author), Mark Hill (Author), Kathryn Rayward (Author)
Cracking Antiques will show you how looking for vintage and antique furniture and accessories enables you to create a stylish, individual home without setting foot inside a superstore. It will explain what to look for when buying antiques and how to renovate them using anything from a little tlc to a complete makeover. Special features give expert interior design tips, or explain why some antiques that are out of fashion today make a great investment for the future. A resources section tells you everything you need to know about buying at antiques fairs, antiques shops, at auction and online.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 05 Apr 2010
ISBN 10: 1845335562
ISBN 13: 9781845335564
Book Overview: Ties in to an exciting new BBC2 primetime television programme - 6 x 30 minute programmes. Created by the team behind 'The Apprentice', 'Supersizers' and 'Grow Your Own Drugs'. Promotes antiques and vintage as the ultimate in recycling - don't buy new flatpack furniture which will wear out quickly, spend the money on something with a story that can be sold if you tire of it. This book is for the 14 million Ebay users in the UK who want to personalise their homes. Taps in to the anti-Ikea zeitgiest. Takes antiques off their pedestal and shows you how to live with them. Shows how to use antique and vintage pieces in modern homes - you don't need to live in an 'old' house to enjoy them. Takes the fear out of buying antiques. Inspires those who can't move to improve.