Today furnishing your holiday home in Spanish can be extremely easy. You can of course if you want go to many of the furniture stores and arrange to buy a package of furniture for the property. Normally these types of packages will consist of furniture for the living room, dining room and the bedrooms and how much it costs depends on the size of the property to be furnished.
However, if you would rather create a more traditional looking Spanish home then it is worth investing in a few antique items instead. As you will soon discover when it comes to Spanish antiques not only are they highly decorative but also very distinctive in design. So allowing you the opportunity to create a completely unique look in your home but one which suits your tastes.
Although the costs of antiques are still relatively inexpensive in Spain it would harm you to shop around. So where are the best places to look for those perfect antique items to go in your holiday home? Below we take a look at some places worth considering.
1. Rastros (Weekend Flea Markets) These are a wonderful place to begin searching for those all important items for your home. You will find many of the major cities as well as a few of the towns have such markets taking place every weekend in Andalucia including along the Costa del Sol. Don't be afraid to haggle with the seller when you find the item that you want.
2. Antique and Second Hand Shops These are another good place to source antique furnishings for your home. There are numerous ones located throughout the area and they stock a wide variety of items. However, if you cannot see something that you want don't be afraid to ask them for assistance as they may be able to locate exactly what you need.