The pleasures of frugal living

Style your home on a budget

When your home may be only temporary, you don’t want to spend too much on it. But, says former GH Fashion Director Jane de Teliga, that doesn’t mean you can’t be stylish...

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Market bargains!

An exotic gold pouffe from interiors shop Graham & Green joins a vintage chair from a market and an antique table to hold books.

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Vintage decor

A painting bought at auction, a butterfly lamp found in Paris and a flower print chair from Liberty for Target lend colour to the cream room.

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Thrift store goodies

Curios and bric-a-brac create a charming mantelpiece display.

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Echoes of France

A whimsical Eiffel Tower lamp from Graham and Green echoes the French posters from Yves Saint Laurent.

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Antiques on a budget

An antique armchair from Judith Michael and Daughter in Primrose Hill and the sunburst mirror were among the pieces Jane managed to get up the narrow stairs to her flat.

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Chaise longue

A chaise longue from Ikea and lights from Habitat are accented with a vintage floral rug, cushions and quilts.

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