Homes & Antiques

Homes & Antiques is the magazine for people who love great design and beautiful objects from every era, providing a unique mix of the very best of the old with the very best of the new. That's why, as well as being the official magazine of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, every issue delivers an inspirational blend of heritage and lifestyle.

Editor’s Letter

Homes & Antiques

This Month • Lucy Harwood, The Fabric of Democracy, Colin Middleton, Gillian Lowndes, plus a celebration of glass art

STYLE & SHOPPING • Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home

AKIKO HIRAI CERAMICS

GOTHIC REVIVAL ANTIQUES

CHRISTMAS COLOURS • Create a warm, festive scheme by combining classic green and berry brights

Red & GREEN • Feel the cheer! A classic pairing in a variety of exciting incarnations

Bang on Trend • No Christmas table is complete without a set of crackers to add a blast of fun and frolics

Deck the Halls • Pin up a characterful stocking to fill to the brim with goodies

JOSHUA LUMLEY • Joshua Lumley talks to Jenny Oldaker about his love of antique rugs and carpets, and the evolution of his Kent showroom

Christmas Hampers • Nothing beats the excitement of unpacking a basket, or box, of edible treats

The Wingback Chair • Beaumont & Fletcher’s Theodore is an elegant take on the classic wingback design, says Jenny Oldaker

ON THE HIGH STREET • Find a wingback chair to suit your aesthetic…

EXIT THROUGH GIFT SHOP • Forget overpriced pencils and novelty erasers, today’s museum shops are packed with innovative offerings to rival high-street stores. Jenny Oldaker explores their evolution and selects a few festive gifts

CELIA DOWSON • The artist talks to Dominique Corlett about tuning into the elements, and her unique approach to working with glass

meet the TREASURE SEEKERS • Scouring river foreshores, beaches and fields, bands of amateur detectives revel in the hunt for the history beneath their feet

LIVING WITH ANTIQUES • Step inside four unique homes, from Alastair Hendy’s Tudor dwelling in Hastings to garden writer Francine Raymond’s stylish Edwardian house

Decorating with the Seasons • Garden writer Francine Raymond fills her Edwardian home with foliage throughout the year. At Christmas the results are especially beautiful, adding more depth to the already atmospheric - and antiques-filled - interior

Decorating with Nature • Francine Raymond’s autumnal displays are gloriously unexpected at this time of year. She talks to Katie Pike about her love of bringing the outside in

Home for the Holidays • At Christmas, Nikki Tibbles heads to her country bolthole, which she fills with natural decorations from the woods

EASY LIVING • Combine vintage pieces with bright splashes of colour and an abundance of fresh foliage

The craft of Christmas • When December arrives, designer Clare Youngs turns her back on glitter and gold, opting for handmade decorations instead, a choice that reflects the aesthetic so evident in her Victorian seaside home

Clare Youngs’ papercraft • The artist talks to Jenny Oldaker about her passion for all forms of craft and the particular magic of creating unique pieces from paper

Christmas PAST • With an interior that speaks of stories by The Brothers Grimm, this unique Tudor home provides an other-worldly setting for a fairy-tale festive celebration

CHAMBERSTICKS • Shorter than a candlestick and with the added benefit of a handle, these holders give a charming flicker of history

ANTIQUES & COLLECTING • The top European ART & ANTIQUES FAIRS of 2024, Luke...