Photography by Debi Treloar

Synopsis
Interiors experts, Emily Chalmers and Ali Hanan show you how to mix high-street basics with more individual finds to achieve the home of your dreams; how to track down bargain copies of modern classics; and how to customize high-street basics or mix them with junk-shop finds. The first part of the book, The Elements, looks at colour, pattern and fabrics, and moves on to cover window treatments and furniture. There are sections on storage and display, lighting, accessories, flooring, and materials used in the home. The second part of the book, The Spaces, includes chapters on relaxing, cooking and eating, sleeping and bathing areas and home offices. Advice is given on how to find treasures at markets and salvage yards. Cheap Chic is an indispensable guide for anyone furnishing their home on a budget.

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Hot Brands Verdict
As more and more people are wanting to find ways of creating a new look for their home without spending a fortune, this book is a great place to start. Taking an overview first by examining the way you design a home and then focusing on each room, this book is full of simple ways and ideas for injecting colour, light and style into your home, plus a useful source guide. By clever use of bargain finds coupled with a designer’s eye Cheap Chic will help you create a stylish home on a budget.