Homes & Antiques Magazine - November 2022

In this issue

VIVA VICTORIA!
An exuberant five-storey house in Deal, Kent, decorated with vintage wallpaper and filled with curiosities.

NEOCLASSICISM AND THE GRAND TOUR
Discoveries in Europe’s great cities sparked a new fashion in porcelain, says Willa Latham..

Behind the Scenes AT THE MUSEUM

Kate Hebert, chief curator at the American Museum & Gardens near Bath, talks to Poppy Benner about the items she cares for in the museum's collection of folk and decorative arts

2 mins

Saved for the ΝΑΤΊΟΝ

Step behind the scenes of the art world and discover the secret process that secures art for generations to come

8 mins

By Royal Appointment

The late Queen Elizabeth's visit to the Antiques Roadshow at Hillsborough Castle (Northern Ireland's royal residence) in 2014 marked a career highlight that lives on in the memories of the three experts who met her, says Janet Gleeson

3 mins

EGYPTOMANIA!

November marks the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. Luke Honey looks at the enduring allure of ancient Egypt...

5 mins

Beyond THE PINES

Sophie and Stephane Thounens have transformed a ruined farmhouse deep in the forest into a serene haven filled with French country antiques

4 mins

Viva Victoria!

With a passion for Victoriana, a love of collecting and a designer's know-how, the owner of this once-drab house has recaptured its youth

3 mins

Woodland retreat

Debbie and Dave Down have lovingly renovated their historic Norfolk cottage, giving it a fresh new look, while respecting its heritage

3 mins

Layers of history

A 19th-century farmhouse in Ontario, Canada, provides an atmospheric backdrop to an inspiring mix of antiques

3 mins

Ticking

Ticking stripes may have come from humble origins as mattress coverings, but their elegant simplicity has ensured they are the understated powerhouse of any interior scheme, says Celia Rufey

3 mins

MEDAL DETECTING

From car boot bounty to harrowing war experiences, the realm of military medal collecting is all about uncovering the stories behind them

5 mins

Behind the Brand AGA

As this icon of the kitchen celebrates its 100th anniversary, Jenny Oldaker explores how the AGA has become a covetable symbol of country living and inspired a legion of devoted fans along the way

6 mins

Escape to the NEW FOREST

Free-roaming livestock, fabulous food and glorious scenery year-round make the New Forest a sublime destination for a rejuvenating staycation, as Jenny Oldaker discovers...

5 mins

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Homes & Antiques Magazine Description:

Homes & Antiques is a must-read for those who love great design and beautiful objects from every era. Alongside our unrivalled guides to antiques and collectables, you’ll find inspiring real interiors, sizzling style and decorating ideas and a huge range of features on everything from heritage and architecture to vintage fashion.