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Salvaged & stylish
Interior designer Paula Barnes employed her flair for rescuing and repurposing antique and vintage finds in her latest project: a renovated Victorian mews and garden store
A BRUSH WITH THE PAST
When it comes to good product design, craftsmanship and endurance, the British brush industry has been leading the way for hundreds of years, says Rhiannon Batten
A family AFFAIR
Dreamily situated amongst fields of flowers in North Norfolk, Wiveton Hall is a Jacobean gem, whose timeless interiors reveal a quiet appreciation for the simple pleasures of country living
AT YOUR BIDDING: The rise of online auctions
A surprising silver lining of lockdown has been the uplift that salerooms have enjoyed as they pivoted swiftly to open up online. Making auctions more accessible to all has ensured a steady new wave of buyers, finds Caroline Wheater
Grand design
Author and stylist Helma Bongenaar fell in love with this 18th-century former dockers' bar in Amsterdam, transforming it with repurposed materials, found objects and treasured collections
Let there be LIGHT
Sarah and Adam Hall have transformed a former church in Australia and filled it with art, antiques and vintage treasures
Behind the Scenes - AT THE MUSEUM
Elinor Camille-Wood, Collections Manager and Curator of Shibden Hall in West Yorkshire, talks to Poppy Benner about her favourite part of the museum and one of its most famous inhabitants
GOING DUTCH
From its cheese museums to its shipyards, this is the Netherlands you need to know, says Karen Harvey
BROWNRIGG'S MIX OF CURIOSITIES
Portrait of an Antique
REGENCY TEAS
From elegant biscuits and cakes to the perfect cup of tea, we've got all the ingredients for an indulgent afternoon feast
Evolution of style
Inspired by the heyday of Hollywood Regency, the east London home of Rose Hanson and Josh Widdicombe is eclectic to its core
SHOP LIKE A PRO AT AUCTION
Designer and dealer Benedict Foley collaborated with Cheffins at its 2021 Fine Sale. Here he offers his top tips on buying antique furnishings at auction
Heirlooms of the Future: PAULINE BURBIDGE
Inspired by the natural world and a passion for fabric and stitch, textile artist Pauline Burbidge's pioneering designs have redefined the concept of quilt-making
Six of the best: SPRING SPECTACLES
With a nod to hanami, Japan's annual cherry blossom celebration, Rhiannon Batten discovers the best UK spots to enjoy blossoming spring blooms
Conservation PIECE
Design editor Emilio Pimentel-Reid has artfully combined the very best of old and new in his beautifully restored Regency apartment in Bath
TURNING JAPANESE
Simple yet expressive, Japan’s iconic wooden kokeshi dolls are highly collectable pieces of folk art. Emma Longstaff explores their history, appeal and intriguing craftsmanship
STAYCATIONS with a Story
From grand castles to cosy inns, the UK has a wealth of beautiful and historic places to stay, many of which have tales to tell, says Jenny Oldaker
Will Farmer
Will Farmer, Antiques Roadshow ceramics specialist and director of Fieldings Auctioneers Ltd, discusses his early collections, the women who inspired him, and an exciting film cameo
Heirlooms of the Future: PATIA DAVIS
Patia Davis’s functional, high-fired porcelain and slip decorated earthenware pieces are layered with calm tones, and have a movement that reflects the natural world
National Treasure
As the 44th series of the Antiques Roadshow returns to our screens, Homes & Antiques goes behind the scenes to find out how the programme has altered in recent years and why it still holds a special place in our affections
STABLE MADE
A sensitive renovation has transformed a dilapidated Georgian coach house into a quirky family home, full of fascinating architectural details and period charm
MARVELLOUS MOORCROFT
As one of the most original British pottery brands celebrates the 150th birthday of its founding father William Moorcroft, we explore the secrets of its longevity
PROFUSION of pattern
Lynn Walford demonstrates how pattern in all its many styles and forms – from wallpaper to intricate embroidery and tapestry – can bring a unique look to a 16th-century home
Finders Keepers
When interior designer Charlotte Collins found a charming cottage to renovate and ‘flip’, she couldn’t have predicted she'd fall in and make it her own
Upstairs DOWNSTAIRS
A unique house in Wrexham provides visitors with a vivid taste of life in a grand country house, in no small part thanks to a tradition of photographing the servants…
The love seat
Defined simply as a settee that seats two, but also known as a tête-à-tête, a causeuse, a confidante, a siamoise and a gossip couch, the form is common in many countries including Britain, France, and America says Katherine Wright, auctioneer and antiques specialist at Lyon & Turnbull
REGENCY Romance
Laura and Dan Taylor’s home is a theatre of beauty, embracing the faded grandeur of old French châteaux with a hint of rock and roll chic
John Bly
A leading authority on antique English furniture and famous for his longstanding appearances on the Antiques Roadshow, John Bly has recently celebrated 130 years of his family’s antiques business and is eternally fascinated by social history…
Fabric of life
The art of making decorative trimmings is being kept alive by a small number of artisans, their ‘passementerie’ adding glamour to historic projects and bespoke interiors alike.
RISING STARS
Innovation, drive and passion for their chosen paths are key characteristics of our leading young auctioneers, fair organisers and dealers – we meet eight of the freshest faces on the antiques scene, all aged 35 and under