Home of the Year winner shares secrets to revamping your rooms with pre-loved gems 

Buying second-hand is the sustainable way to upgrade your interior decor, says Jennifer Sheahan 

Jennifer Sheahan: 'As people clear out their homes after Christmas, among the unwanted items they donate or sell might be the perfect new piece for your home.' Picture: Joe McCallion

THE next few weeks are my favourite time of year to go rummaging for second-hand interiors pieces. As people clear out their homes after Christmas, among the unwanted items they donate or sell might be the perfect new piece for your home. 

Buying second-hand is the sustainable way to upgrade your interior decor. Not only can you find unique pieces that may not be available in the shops, it can also be a fantastic way to land a bargain with a little work and knowledge.