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.

Homes & Antiques

Editor's Letter

October • Literary fun in Dorchester, Cezanne at Tate Modern, and the Pre-Raphaelites' passion for King Arthur, plus sample ‘Le Goût Rothschild' at Exbury House

Behind the Scenes AT THE MUSEUM • Poppy Benner talks to Dr Tessa Kilgarriff curator for the collections and interiors at neo-Palladian Chiswick House and Gardens in London, about a favourite feature of the interior

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

RIMINI BLU POTTERY BY BITOSSI • Stephanie Connell, Catherine Southon Auctioneers

POMEGRANATE PERFECTION • Far from forbidden, these fruits are begging to be used on walls and upholstery throughout your home

Fruity FARE • Add zest to your interiors with your picks from this sweet selection

WELSH VERNACULAR ANTIQUES • Molly Malsom talks to Jonathon and Yvonne Holder, owners of Welsh Vernacular Antiques in Aberystwyth, about their collections, rare finds and creating a unique shopping experience

CHINESE SCHOLARLY OBJECTS • Yexue Li, Sworders

Cabinet of Curiosities • This Month: Magic & Illusionist Memorabilia

Righteous Ridgway • Willa Latham uncovers the mysteries of Staffordsshire's Ridgway family, from their instinct for creating exquisite porcelain to a virtuous reputation that secured their legacy

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Hilary McGrady • With over 300 historic buildings, the National Trust is a cornerstone of our cultural landscape. The Director-General explains what drew her to the role

LIVING WITH ANTIQUES • A colonial-style Cornish cottage, a farmhouse on a nature reserve on the Isle of Sheppey, a house full of salvaged finds, and a sunny home in France

Salvaged STYLE • Louise and Sam Coster have transformed their timber-framed home with salvaged pieces and beautiful antique treasures

Decorating with Salvage • Sam Coster talks Katie Pike through some of his top tips for buying salvage

Treasure ISLAND • The restoration and extension of a 17th-century farmhouse on the Isle of Sheppey has turned it into a comfortable home from home, in harmony with its surroundings

COLOUR STORY • The layered look is what gives Kingshill Farmhouse its welcoming yet serene air

A new build with a view • Fiona and Paul met in Kenya nearly 40 years ago, later moving to Cornwall. The home they built in the grounds of their hotel showcases Fiona's skilful approach to mixing art and design from diverse cultures

RELAXED LIVING • Use antiques and plenty of natural materials for a rich and textured mood

A slower pace • Antiques dealer and interior designer Odette Welvaars has taken a relaxed approach to restoring and decorating her French holiday home – letting the house's history speak, and filling it with European pieces in keeping with its 18th-century heritage

Swedish Antiques • Inspired by Odette's love of Swedish antiques, Caroline Rees shares a potted history of the country's beloved design aesthetic

ANTIQUES & COLLECTING • Collecting INTAGLIOS, a buyer's guide to LONGCASE CLOCKS, MARK HILL on SAM HERMAN GLASS, plus STAR SALES

Quilting & Patchwork • From bedcovers to petticoats, cushions and curtains, quilting and patchwork have been important British traditions for centuries, says Celia Rufey

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