Welcome to the Drew Pritchard blog. Here we share how to hunt out unusual pieces of salvage and and reclaimed stonework for your garden. Read on to find out more.
We’re all guilty of tending to our homes more than our gardens, but with summer days stretching out into balmy evenings, now is the time to stamp some style on your plot.
Know where to look. Reclamation yards and decorative antiques shops – even skips, for that matter – yield old pieces of beautifully weathered or aged garden furniture, statuary, gates, terracotta pots, plant supporters and unusual objects, which can accentuate an existing theme or bring character to a specific area in your plot.
Take your time. Hunting for such items can take more time than buying new, but it’s well worth the effort. Not only will you save money and find unique pieces that will make your garden an expression of your style – you’re also helping the environment, by reusing and upcycling.
Choose pieces carefully. Look for genuine character, authentic patination and beautiful form when we’re sourcing architectural salvage, whether it’s a petite stone goose or a life-size 19th-century statue.’
Get creative. While an old carved stone plaque is a thing of beauty in its own right, it can easily be converted into a wall fountain by drilling some holes into it.
Consider placement. Once bought, take a look at the garden and think carefully about placement. Consider the existing textures and tones of the setting to see what will blend in. Enjoy it – play with scale as well as expectations.
Make a focus. Alternatively, use salvaged pieces as a focal point. Garden fireplaces are becoming increasingly popular, with stone chimney pieces evoking a baronial feel to evenings spent outside around the fire.’
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Drew Pritchard is an antique and vintage shop specializing in found treasures. On his successful TV show in the UK, Drew Pritchard can be found turning what could be considered junk into trendy gems. Pritchard, who has been restoring furniture since he was 15, has found and reclaimed everything from vintage cars to antique hobble-horses. Read more about Drew Pritchard here. See garden antiques pieces Drew Pritchard currently has for sale here. Explore more of Drew Pritchard‘s found treasures and antique tips and tricks on his official Facebook page here.
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