Contemporary Vintage is an eclectic style, which is far from traditional or predictable. There are no hard and fast rules about how to create this relaxed look, which is easy to live with and doesn't have to cost a fortune. It is all about taking the best from past eras and combining it with the finest of the new, in a way that suits your own personality and taste.

This book is a treasure trove for collectors, designers and just about everybody who loves the patina of old, well-loved bric-a-brac, quirky kitchenalia, antique soft furnishings and the unique quality of much-laundered linen. The seven beautifully illustrated chapters guide you through the house and garden, highlighting the design details and key elements that create the vintage look in each room, and suggesting ways in which you can adapt them for your own home.

Spread throughout the pages are twelve stylish step-by-step projects to make yourself, which have been created by leading textile and interior designers. Theyinclude a simple but glamorous cushion studded with diamante jewels for a bedroom, an exquisitely detailed Dorothy bag for the bathroom and a stylish letter rack for the study. All of them use readily available made by anyone with a basic knowledge of craft techniques and needlework.

Whether you live in a Georgian townhouse, a country cottage or a loft apartment, you will find a wealth of ideas to inspire you this lavishly illustrated book.

 

LUCINDA GANDERTON studied Fine Art textiles at Goldsmiths College, London. She is the author of The Complete Guide to Needlecraft, Applique, Stitch Dictionary and Instant Expert Beading. For Ryland peters & Small, Lucinda has written curtains and Blinds , Vintage Fabric style, Cushions, Pillows and Throws and Creating your perfect Wedding. Her work. Her Work has appeared in numerous publications and she contributes regularly to leading craft magazines.