CATEGORIES

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

MEDAL DETECTING

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

GAINSBOROUGH

Firm foundations and exquisite archival designs have kept the looms whirring for more than a century at this prestigious silk-weaving house

HEIRLOOMS OF THE FUTURE GILLIES JONES

Stephen Gillies and Kate Jones make colourful, exquisitely handcrafted glass that reinterprets ancient traditions and natural motifs with modern elegance

Behind the Scenes at the V&A WEDGWOOD COLLECTION

Catrin Jones, chief inaugural curator, talks to Janet Gleeson about how she cares for one of the most important industrial collections in the world

5 WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH ANTIQUES

By choosing old over new, shopping locally and restoring what you already have, you can fill your home with beautiful things, whilst remaining sustainable

PASS THE POSSET POT

Joke jugs, motto plates and communal cups - English delftware pottery provides a fascinating glimpse into the way we used to dine

From croft to couture

A long tradition of dyeing and weaving wool in the Outer Hebrides helped establish the fabric we know as tweed, now beloved by fashion houses, designers and royalty, says Celia Rufey

Out of this WORLD

In a fairytale setting in Dorset stands Wolfeton – a rather unique house, much loved and even more greatly embellished over the centuries

Links to the past

For Jonny Williamson, it was important to keep the feel of his barn conversion in Tetbury as sympathetic to the Georgian era as possible – and, being an antiques dealer, he was perfectly placed to do so

Stepping BACK IN TIME

Clare Bennetthas created a home – and antiques emporium – in the premises of a perfectly preserved 100-year-old jewellers. The result is wonderfully enchanting...

Picturing Perfection

As you’d expect in the home of an art dealer, paintings take centre stage in Catharine Miller’s colourful London home, and sit happily next to antique pieces bought at auction

FOCUS ON Swedish Antiques

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

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

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

WELCOME TO CORK

History, culture, scenic splendour and a reputation as the food capital of Ireland - County Cork has it all. Sharon Parsons explores its vibrant city of the same name, along with a few gems further afield

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

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

Salvaged STYLE

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

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

TINY TREASURES

One-of-a-kind souvenirs from the Grand Tour, intaglios give fascinating insights into the ancient world

Sam Herman

A true master of his medium, pioneering studio glass artist Sam Herman made pieces that were expressions of himself, and they are highly sought after by collectors today, says Mark Hill

Cabinet of Curiosities

This Month: Globes

Open all hours

The surprisingly large interior of a converted pub in Kent has become a creative home for Jessica and Darryl Clifton, and their son

The Art of Display

Jennifer Bristow-Smith talks to Katie Pike about the quirky collections artfully displayed around her home

Material Matters

Antique textiles dealer Jennifer Bristow-Smith turned her robust 19th-century Scottish home into a hub of thriving enterprise

Sicilian WAY OF LIFE

With their 19th-century farmhouse tucked away in a lush, green garden, offering views of the majestic Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, Carla and Simone could not have chosen a more idyllic spot in which to bring up their family

Paean to Paisley

The distinctive teardrop pattern has enjoyed a rich history, beginning in Persia 2,000 years ago and travelling to London's Spitalfields via a certain Scottish town

PORTRAIT OF AN ANTIQUE

LISA BURDUS' WELSH GEORGE III POTBOARD

Furnishing the Chateau

Emilia de Farcy talks to Katie Pike about how she and her mother filled their chateau's guest rooms with beautiful auction finds