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‘A wake up call to the industry’: the artist homes blazing a trail for affordable UK housing | Architecture
There is something about the very English muddle of regulations, codes and standards that has set the quality of housing in this country on a race to the bottom. There are rules to ensure that a bare minimum of space, light and ventilation is provided, but, such are the commercial forces driving the industry, these minimum levels also serve as the maximum. Meeting the barely habitable baseline standard becomes the default goal. Bedrooms are sized to contain a bed, and not much else. Hallways are just wide enough to allow escape in the event of a fire, ceilings just high enough that you don’t bang your head. Windows are the…
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Where to buy the best affordable art and design prints online
Yes, you could buy a mass-produced print from a high street shop. But that’s not exactly great for the soul. Instead, certain online stores enable you to find much more unique, quirky and interesting art prints for your home. That way, you’ll be directly supporting contemporary artists, and you’re far more likely to find work that will truly wow you day after day. For this article, we’ve gathered together the best place to buy affordable art and design prints today. As you’d expect, we’ll begin with our own online store, which we’ve recently launched to support the independent artist community. But we’ll also list some other great online stores, which…
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15 Of The Best Places To Buy Affordable Art Online
When it comes to adding that finishing touch to a space, art is often a good place to start. It can anchor a room or simply fill in a gap when that extra pop of color is required. Surprisingly, you don’t have to go the expensive route of gallery shopping or seeking out art consultants to find original works by emerging talent. There’s plenty of unique artwork to be found, all from the comfort of your couch. Target offers a nice assortment of framed canvas prints for just about every room decor and the … [+] filters make it easy to search for exactly what you want by height, decor…
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