Art and antique market to grow with housing market

Art is a great value way to create a furnished look in a home, writes Des O’Sullivan.

IF THE housing market moves can the market for art and antique furniture be far behind? When more people can buy houses, the antique market grows too. Though the focus is often on the better, more expensive pieces, auctions offer a very economical alternative way of furnishing a house, apartment or rooms.

Art is another great value way to create a furnished look. The annual end of term degree shows at art colleges offer an opportunity to buy work by trained graduates just starting out. If you missed out on that this year never fear.