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 • William Morris wallpaper goes on display, plus discover Lowry's seascapes, Henry Moore's wall drawings, and antique silver boxes

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

TROPICAL TREES • Combine palm prints and wicker for a classical take on the biophilic decorating trend

All is PALM • Combine pretty tropical prints with woven furniture and summery accessories

Talking Shop DANIEL CROUCH RARE BOOKS • Daniel Crouch, a specialist in rare maps, atlases and related antiques, based in Mayfair, chats to Jenny Oldaker about the appeal of cartography and offers his advice for prospective collectors

The flower holder • This joyful, limited-edition vase is a thoroughly covetable home accessory and a fitting way for an icon of British design to mark a milestone year, says Jenny Oldaker

FLOWER POWER • Three more exquisite vases to bring the outdoors in…

ANTIQUES BAROMETER • Find out which antiques could be worth a pretty penny at auction, as well as the hidden gems worth investing in now…

AUCTION INSIDER HAMISH TROWER • Caroline Wheater peeks into the life and career of Hamish Trower, valuer and auctioneer at Mallams in Abingdon

BOOK REVIEWS

ALL SET FOR SUMMER • Celebrate the sunshine with a season of al fresco dining and make every gathering magical, from lazy picnics to leisurely outdoor dinners

GERALD MAK • The ceramic artist talks to Dominique Corlett about Meissen, friendly gestures, and the benefits of distance when considering your heritage

LIVING WITH ANTIQUES • This month we explore a joyfully eclectic selection of homes, from a vibrantly decorated Dutch cottage to a grand Italian townhouse

Greek mood • Returning to France after several years living on the island of Hydra, Véronique Bloch-Powell has infused the interior of this 18th-century mill with Greek style, via furniture and paintings brought back from her Hellenic journeys

GET THE LOOK ISLAND LIFE • A beautiful fusion of French elegance and traditional Greek blue hues

Industrial OASIS • Pernille Holm transformed this Copenhagen workshop into an inviting home that's packed with quirky details and original features

A place of CONTRASTS • Filled with art, Murano glass and other treasures, this Milanese villa is experiencing a new era of splendour thanks to Marco Arosio

Home of bright ideas • Eclectic vintage finds, bold colour choices and carefully edited collections have brought new life to this 19th-century worker's cottage in the Dutch countryside

GET THE LOOK WEST GERMAN CERAMICS • Recreate Marilu's bold and beautiful style with these joyously chunky vintage pieces

ANTIQUES & COLLECTING • Understanding West African KENTE CLOTH, the vibrant beauty of IZNIK TILES, plus garden STATUARY and accessories

Asante & Ewe Kente • This West African stripwoven cloth dates back centuries and is still manufactured today, representing a vibrant symbol of the area's history and traditions, says Celia Rufey

Cabinet of Curiosities • This Month: Iznik tiles

Cartes de Visite • Some 20 years ago, Paul Frecker first discovered an album of cartes de visite – small Victorian photographs that were a phenomenon of their time. Today, he has a...