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Modern Vintage Interiors and Curated Home Inspiration

Antonia Edwards

Antonia is the founding editor of Upcyclist. Based in the UK, she is the author of two books: 'Upcyclist: Reclaimed and Remade Furniture, Lighting and Interiors' (Prestel 2015) and 'Renovate Innovate: Reclaimed and Upcycled Homes' (Prestel 2017).
Living room seating in a modern rustic interior
Home Tours

Modern rustic decor at The Estate Trentham

If you’re fortunate enough to visit or reside in Melbourne, Australia, The Estate Trentham, should get straight on your radar. The three bedroom house, surrounded … Read More ›

Paper art made from maps by Matthew Cusick
Curiosities

5 paper artists who make incredible artworks from old maps

Remember the days before Google maps? The paper variety may now be stashed away in the depths of the attic, but could be given new … Read More ›

Portrait of Yukiko Nagai sitting on mosaic embellished bench
Vintage Styling

Interview: Yukiko Nagai revives furniture with intricate mosaic art

Yukiko Nagai relocated from Japan to Italy, to study the traditional art of mosaic at Ravenna Art Academy. After briefly returning to Tokyo, she decided … Read More ›

Holiday cabins on the Portuguese coast
Curiosities

Cabanas no Rio idyllic cabins for rent on the Portuguese coast

My latest obsession is watching YouTubers reveal their journey towards a simpler, greener and more streamlined lifestyle (currently Use Less and The Girl Gone Green). … Read More ›

airy kitchen with big windows
Curiosities

The benefits of buying a second hand kitchen with Used Kitchen Exchange

The cost of gutting, purchasing and installing a new kitchen can vary enormously, but I recently learned that some of us really are prepared to splash … Read More ›

vintage rattan coffee table with plants
Curiosities

Create a bohemian interior with vintage rattan furniture

This is the first in a new series on vintage shopping, and this month I’m putting the spotlight on the renaissance of rattan, in particular, vintage rattan furniture. … Read More ›

Modern kitchen with marble island and green accents
Home Tours

A Victorian house renovation in London with a modern botanical interior

With Peckham increasingly becoming one of the coolest London hangouts, I was all the more intrigued by this Victorian house renovation on JJ Media‘s locations site. … Read More ›

vintage Thonet chair in the bedroom
Vintage Styling

16 vintage bedroom ideas that will inspire you to shop second hand

I’m beginning to think, those who have an eye for styling vintage furniture are the most eco of all. Being able to see the value … Read More ›

Abeego eco friendly kitchen products
Curiosities

20 stylish eco friendly kitchen products for the conscious home

I might strive to limit the number of objects in the home to the strictly beautiful and useful, but when it comes to things like … Read More ›

Side plates made from recycled plastic at Silo restaurant
Curiosities

Silo Brighton: A zero waste restaurant with an eye for upcycling

If there’s anywhere that prompts you to contemplate exactly where your food is coming from, it’s Silo – an award-winning zero waste restaurant, bakery and coffee … Read More ›

Three embroidered monkeys by textile artist Karen Nicol
Curiosities

Interview: British textile artist Karen Nicol

Possessing an ethereal and enchanting quality, the moment you come across a piece of textile art work by Karen Nicol, you’ll be curious to see more. Karen is a … Read More ›

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Renovate Innovate book by Antonia Edwards
Renovate Innovate: Reclaimed + Upcycled Homes (Prestel Publishing 2017)
Upcyclist Reclaimed and Remade Furniture Lighting and Interiors book
Upcyclist: Reclaimed and Remade Furniture, Lighting + Interiors (Prestel Publishing 2015)

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