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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

'If it speaks to you, it will find its place' – 5 easy tips for starting a collection of antiques and vintage pieces, suggested by experts with years of experience

Traditional living room with tapestry on wall, antique paintings and printed armchairs.

I love shopping for antiques and vintage pieces, the thrill of digging through rooms filled to the brim with pieces and coming out with something you really love and you know is unique. I have picked up much furniture and decor over the years, but what I really want to achieve is a true collection, and build it with purpose.

Up until right now, my antique decor shopping has felt a little random, which is no bad thing, but I would like to start something I can call a collection, rather than a selection of things I am drawn to.

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