Homes & Antiques - June 2023

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SETTING THE SCENE
Clive and Stephen’s style is grand yet homely, and totally in tune with their historic Deal townhouse.

MAGICAL MACHINES
Emma Longstaff explores the joy of mechanical automata.

CREATING A VICTORIAN KITCHEN
Take period inspiration from our edited book extract..

STYLE & SHOPPING

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

1 min

Talking Shop: THOMPSON'S GARDEN EMPORIUM

Michael Thompson, owner of Thompson’s Garden Emporium, speaks to Molly Malsom about his passion for Coalbrookdale benches, the painstaking restoration process, and the thrill of the chase...

1 min

BOOK REVIEWS

Settle into summer with these three delightful reads, for lovers of ART, TRAVEL, CRAFTSMANSHIP and DECORATIVE ANTIQUES

2 mins

Patina Provençal

As seasoned dealers in French antiques, Cathy and Peter Bullen were well placed to turn this historic house into their home from home

3 mins

Shopping with the pros

Cathy and Peter Bullen are well practised at buying antiques and vintage pieces from Provences flea markets. Here, Cathy talks to Katie Pike and shares her top tips...

2 mins

City CALM

In Paris, behind a charming leafy courtyard, Aude Christin’s apartment has been transformed with colour, pattern and antiques, creating a country house feeling in the bustling city

2 mins

Setting the scene

Clive Mead and Stephen Hewson have revealed the historical past of this Tardis-like townhouse in Deal, with a little bit of help from their imaginations

3 mins

All in Bloom

Floral fabrics have been staples of textile design for centuries, and while styles have evolved, the appeal is everlasting, says Celia Rufey

3 mins

Royal memorabilia

Noah Hilditch on the collection he has built since childhood

2 mins

FLOWER POWER

Over the top yet undoubtedly joyful, the Coalbrookdale style of encrusted porcelain first produced by Coalport was quickly imitated, says Willa Latham

4 mins

LUKE HONEY'S Cabinet of Curiosities

This Month: Ceramic Fairings

3 mins

Creating a VICTORIAN KITCHEN

A new book, Victorian Modern: A Design Bible for the Victorian Home, by Jo Leevers and Rachael Smith, takes a look at the history of Victorian rooms and how they can be adapted for life today. This is an edited extract of its chapter on kitchens

5 mins

Secrets of the SALVAGED GARDEN

Add unique character and timeless charm to your outside space with repurposed salvaged finds

4 mins

TRAVEL

ART DECO HOTELS, historic COVERED MARKETS, the latest TRAVEL NEWS, plus FAIRS AUCTIONS

2 mins

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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.