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.

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Homes & Antiques

This Month • Rarely seen Gainsborough portraits, a time-travelling display of winter homes, plus an iconic director’s retrospective

COURSES Going for gold • Gilding is a skilled but waning craft in the UK, and these expert-led courses are a perfect introduction to its beautiful effects, says Jenny Oldaker

A FEATHER IN BRITAIN'S CAP • The 19th-century taxidermist and publisher John Gould brought the beauty of birds from around the world to a British audience – now an exceptional set of his books is up for sale at America’s premier antiques fair, finds Caroline Wheater

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

STRIPES AND CHECKS • Throw out the rule book and combine classic horizontal stripes and checked prints for a look that’s unconventionally joyful

Pattern POWER • Stripes and checks add punch to an existing decorating scheme

That's Entertainment! • Push the boat out and be the host with the most with our edit of aspirational tabletop ideas

The Tessera Rug • Combining strong social principles with a passion for intricate, colourful design, A Rum Fellow creates handcrafted rugs that appeal to both the eye and the heart, says Jenny Oldaker

TAKE THE FLOOR • Three more GoodWeave-certified rugs for patterned perfection

Feast with finesse • Step into the homes of 20 stylish tastemakers as they serve up their secrets to hosting, home decor and most revisited recipes

THE SEASON OF GIVING • Knowing where to find unique, beautiful gifts – that are a little out of the ordinary – isn’t always a straightforward feat. Six interior designers share their favourite hunting grounds and three most inspired ideas for antique, vintage and artisan gifts…

ALL THEY WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… • The designers’ most coveted items from their favourite shops

BJÖRK HARALDSDÓTTIR • The ceramic artist speaks to Dominique Corlett about subconscious influences and the joy of a second career

Raising the curtain on BRITISH MUSIC HALLS • Full of intrigue, scandal and beautiful architectural details, Victorian and Edwardian music halls are an important part of our cultural history, says Rhiannon Batten

LIVING WITH ANTIQUES • Warm and cosy, cool and colourful, or sophisticated and stylish? Whatever your style, you’ll love these homes – all of which are set for entertaining

A NATURAL Noel • Usher the outdoors in this Christmas, and celebrate with an abundance of greenery that brings life to the cold winter months

Honouring THE PAST • Marina and Jeremy Dew celebrate the festive season in style in their elegantly restored 18th-century home in West Sussex

PERIOD DRAMA • Sweep flashes of striking colour across a neutral palette for a sweet spin on tradition

A place to GATHER • Aurélie Debiève fulfilled her dream of renovating a charming countryside home near Honfleur in Normandy. Surrounded by beaches and rolling hills, this cosy cottage has become her peaceful retreat to recharge

FRENCH AIR • Turn a place in the country into an idyll with rustic antiques and plenty of soft textures

Bauhaus BEAUTY • Inspired by the...