Homes & Antiques - June 2024

In this issue

THRIFTY MIX Embroidery designer Jill de Búrca has given her 1940s home a new lease of life with heirlooms and tactile pieces.

BRIGHT, BOLD & BRILLIANT The home of bathroom designer Nick Kenny showcases his talent for tiling and much more besides.

AUCTION INSIDER Emma Barnett, the new head of Sworders’ Homes and Interiors department..

Armillary sphere

The roots of the armillary sphere go back centuries but the design has retained its appeal, and sculptor David Harber creates some of today's most spectacular examples, says Jenny Oldaker

2 mins

Small WONDERS

Compact rooms can be awkward, but they're a great chance to get creative with design. We share tips, techniques and furniture to make the most of smaller spaces...

4 mins

A PERSONAL PASSION

For opera lovers, Glyndebourne Festival is the highlight of the summer, beloved for its magical setting as well as the calibre of its productions. Celia Rufey steps behind the scenes as it celebrates its 90th birthday

8 mins

HEIRLOOMS OF THE FUTURE - FLORA JAMIESON

The stained glass artist talks to Dominique Corlett about the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement and capturing the English countryside at its best

4 mins

Scholarly SANCTUARY

Statement antiques create drama in this one-bedroom former school hall, owned by antiques dealer Jean Hill

3 mins

A thrifty MIX

Jill De Búrca's home was once a buy-to-let. Now that she's finally moved in, she has begun to furnish it with a quirky combination of antiques, vintage pieces and high street finds

2 mins

Petite et chic

Amanda Grant and Kristian Dean's compact apartment encapsulates the essence of continental country house style

3 mins

Bright, bold and BRILLIANT

Small homes don't need to compromise on character. In Nick Kenny's two-up, two-down terrace, natural light, upcycled pieces and colourful accents make a big impact

3 mins

Animal magic

Brought to life in myriad ways, whether printed, woven or embroidered, animals and birds have always been popular motifs in textile design, says Celia Rufey

3 mins

TRAVEL

48 hours in Stockholm and the best heritage railways.

2 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.