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Vintage and Antique Picture Frames: A Guide to the Styles
Vintage and Antique Picture Frames: A Guide to the Styles
Swept, Baroque, Chippendale, Victorian and ribbed frames explained — how to recognise them, what a genuine antique looks like, and how to care for gilding. Read more...
How to Hang a Heavy Mirror or Antique Frame Safely
How to Hang a Heavy Mirror or Antique Frame Safely
How to weigh your mirror, identify your wall, choose the right fixings and hang a heavy mirror or antique frame safely — including plasterboard and old lath and plaster. Read more...
The Antique Printer's Tray: What It Is and 10 Ways to Use One
The Antique Printer's Tray: What It Is and 10 Ways to Use One
Where antique printer's trays came from, what to look for when buying one, and ten ways to use a letterpress tray at home, from curio display to jewellery storage. Read more...
The Dolly Tub: From Washday Staple to Garden Planter
The Dolly Tub: From Washday Staple to Garden Planter
What a dolly tub was, how to tell an original from a reproduction, and how to use one as a planter, log store or drinks cooler — plus caring for... Read more...
Picture Frame Sizes: A UK Guide to Standard Sizes and Measuring for a Made-to-Measure Frame
Picture Frame Sizes: A UK Guide to Standard Sizes and Measuring for a Made-to-Measure Frame
Standard UK picture frame sizes in inches, centimetres and A sizes, plus how to measure your artwork for a made-to-measure antique-style frame. Read more...
Gallery Wall Ideas using Vintage and Ornate Gold Frames
Gallery Wall Ideas using Vintage and Ornate Gold Frames
Gallery walls built around vintage and ornate gold frames give a room instant depth and character that plain black frames just can't match. Mixing carved wood, gilded edges, and aged... Read more...
Interior shops with an edge
10 Interior Shops with an Edge: Creative Finds to Elevate Your Home
Discover 10 interior shops with an edge—featuring vintage finds, artistic flair and sustainable style to elevate your home with character and soul. Read more...
Sustainable interior design
Why Style & Source? Solving Your Fundamental Interior Challenges with Stylish, Sustainable Solutions
Discover how Style and Source solves interior challenges with sustainable interior design, curated vintage pieces and ethical British craftsmanship. Read more...
Frames stacked against a wall
Beyond the Wall: Unique Ways to Use Frames in Your Décor
Explore creative ways to use picture frames to add depth, texture, and personality to your décor. Upcycle, layer, and style frames. Read more...