Antique furniture has increased in popularity over recent years. Its popularity comes from the timeless look it creates and the fact that it can look effective alongside various different styles of interior design. Whilst antique furniture used to be associated only with upper class properties its popularity has spread further as more antique shops have popped up combined with the increase of antique programs on the television. One thing which has also become more common is the production of replica antiques. Now many people will be happy to purchase them but others are specifically looking for genuine pieces only. If this is the case how can you tell the difference? Some traders will be knowingly attempting to fool people into thinking replicas are the real deal. Here are a few common things to look out for and help you tell the difference.

It’s no secret that renovating your bathroom is pretty much top of the list when it comes to ways to improve your quality of living and add value to your property. However, it can cost as much as you have to spend and the overall price can potentially spiral very quickly. It is very easy to spend 4 or 5 times the amount it adds to your property and not everyone has the finances to fully renovate the room from top to bottom. But there are plenty of quick and inexpensive things you can do to add a bit of light or alter the space which can completely transform the bathroom. So if you want to make changes and improvements on the cheap then here are a few suggestions.