Visit thrift shops, car boot sales, markets and auctions to pick up one or two interesting stylised pieces, and cleverly combine them with cheaper high street alternatives such as these.

Fire up your home
We've found some fabulously eye-catching items to bring a splash of retro colour to your home.

Give your home the wow factor
Chandeliers can look fabulous in any room - but just how much sparkle can you handle?

Maestro Sofa
Covered in a chocolate leather finish, the deep foam-filled seat cushions are supported by heavy duty, zig zag steel springs for maximum comfort. With polyester fibre-filled back cushions and silver finish stiletto legs. £750

Transforming a chest of drawers
Got any eye for a good deal? Give that thrift shop bargain a dose of TLC and within a few hours you could have transformed it from tatty junk to beautiful bespoke furniture.