Interiors Special: Changed, changed utterly
We once bought home furnishings with a view to making them last as long as possible - but today it’s a very different story
Time was, you hand-picked your home decor for the long term, choosing only the most practical accents that would make for a permanent fixture in your home. The lifespan of a couch suite, for example, could easily go beyond 30 years without the thought of a fresh reupholster ever springing to mind.
Now, thankfully, we have entered the era of interchangeable interiors where you can add and remove extras and soft furnishings as ...