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In this issue

BREATHING SPACE
Rebecca has loved transforming this charming stone cottage in Devon into the cosiest country retreat.

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE
Car-boot treasures, precious heirlooms and travel mementos lend Laura’s townhouse an eclectic air.

COLLECTING SPATTERWARE
Ellie Tennant looks at the appeal of this famous speckled pottery..

Six of the best HISTORIC SHOPS

Whether you're looking for jewellery, sweet treats or a classic novel, make gift-shopping an event this Mother’ Day with a visit to these historical establishments, says Rhiannon Batten

Six of the best HISTORIC SHOPS

2 mins

48 hours in MAASTRICHT

‘A walled city on a beautiful river, with cobbled streets, stylish boutiques, grand squares and one of the world’s top antiques fairs, Maastricht in the Netherlands is steeped in history and charm, discovers Caroline Wheater

48 hours in MAASTRICHT

6 mins

Pride of place SUNDERLAND LUSTRE

Admired for its pearly-pink glaze and often beguiling inscriptions, Sunderland lustre is a collector’s dream, says Janet Gleeson in her first column on regional antiques

Pride of place SUNDERLAND LUSTRE

3 mins

STAR SALES

For this months selection, Caroline Wheater focuses on furniture that has recently been offered in Fine sales at some of the UKs best auction houses

STAR SALES

4 mins

Antique Rugs

Sue and Nick Shrimpton and their daughter Min sell antique rugs through their business, Yarn, after years of collecting for their homes. Sue tells us more...

Antique Rugs

3 mins

Collecting JOHN OGILBY'S MAPS

A typical 17th-century county map finely detailed towns, villages and rivers, yet it was Ogilby who made roads the focus

Collecting JOHN OGILBY'S MAPS

4 mins

HEART OF OAK

From tables to coffers, beautifully handcarved pieces of early oak furniture are as useful today as they were over 400 years ago, and work surprisingly well in modern interiors

HEART OF OAK

4 mins

UK FAIRS SPECIAL 2024

Whether youre searching for a key piece to complete your collection, or hoping to find interiors inspiration and afew decorative items to update your home, a fair is the place to start, says Charlotte Packer

UK FAIRS SPECIAL 2024

8 mins

Spitalfields Silk

During the 18th century, thousands of skilled Huguenot silk weavers settled in east London’s Spitalfields, kickstarting the golden age of English silk design and production, says Celia Rufey

Spitalfields Silk

3 mins

A lesson IN STYLE

Nestled in one of the Cotswolds' most notable villages, this unique historic property has seen numerous changes over the years, but is now a welcoming home, thanks to its industrious owners

A lesson IN STYLE

3 mins

Fresh Perspective

Bursting with character and charm, Jojo Humes’ Suffolk home is a testament to her vision, hard work and creativity

Fresh Perspective

3 mins

English Rose

Blousy florals and vintage finds conibine to Create a Felaxed feelin an 18th-century farmworker s cottage

English Rose

2 mins

MARTIN & DOWLING

Malcolm Martin of the esteemed wood-sculpting duo speaks to Dominique Corlett about a quarter of a century of collaboration, and letting the work lead the way

MARTIN & DOWLING

3 mins

48 hours in Manchester & Stockport

There is so much more to this thriving area of north-west England than football and soap operas

48 hours in Manchester & Stockport

5 mins

THE ALCOCK MYSTERY

Willa Latham goes on the trail of one of the most enigmatic figures in British porcelain

THE ALCOCK MYSTERY

3 mins

Bringing it all back home?

As ancient treasures are steadily returned to their places of origin after decades housed in Western museums, Emma Longstaff explores the complex and often emotive debate

Bringing it all back home?

4 mins

Collecting POCKET WATCHES

More affordable than wristwatches and often superior in quality, the pocket watch could well be the timepiece of the moment for collectors...

Collecting POCKET WATCHES

3 mins

Ruling the roost

A modest farm building in Kent proved the perfect blank canvas for a joyful restoration that celebrates salvaged items and industrial antiques

Ruling the roost

3 mins

Surprise creations

Natasha Redcliffe breathed fresh life into this Victorian stationmaster's house, combining vintage finds with DIY flourishes to give this once-neglected home an elegant, theatrical edge

Surprise creations

3 mins

ART AND BEAUTY

Franck Montialoux and his husband Miguel lovingly restored this elegant manor house in Normandy, and filled it with pieces that reflect their love of antiques and portraiture

ART AND BEAUTY

2 mins

Paper Trails

Museum archives and historic stately homes are mines of decorative wallpaper designs that are ripe for reinterpretation

Paper Trails

4 mins

The art of colour

Exciting partnerships between paint companies and museums, galleries and heritage organisations offer inspiration for home decoration

The art of colour

5 mins

BOXES OF DELIGHTS

A habit once beloved by all tranches of society, snuff taking sparked a fashion for elaborately crafted boxes to house the tobacco, opening up a rich collecting field

BOXES OF DELIGHTS

3 mins

Irresistible ikat

The intricate dyeing technique of ikat has changed little since its nascence and the fabrics remain much admired, says Celia Rufey

Irresistible ikat

3 mins

Forgotten female artists.

Florence Evans tells us about her passion for bringing forgotten women artists to light, and the great joy in discovering hidden gems

Forgotten female artists.

3 mins

Reach for the stars

As the sale of the Freddie Mercury collection takes centre stage at Sotheby's London this August and September, Caroline Wheater unpacks the rocketing phenomenon of the celebrity auction, where bidders buy into the lives of the rich and famous

Reach for the stars

6 mins

A Place of Many Parts

Nick and Zoe Bullen both work in television production and their home, furnished with inherited pieces and finds gathered on their travels, reflects their storytelling skills

A Place of Many Parts

2 mins

Home from HOME

Angela and Dr Geoff Kemp's beautifully eclectic New Zealand villa has been reimagined as a corner of England with colour, pattern, antiques and a few treasures from home

Home from HOME

3 mins

Bold type

Textile designer Zoe Davis and her husband James have transformed their Grade II-listed farmhouse with vibrant hues and vintage finds

Bold type

3 mins

The art of HOMEMAKING

Kathy Crisp and Russell Sherry have used their Sussex home to express their creativity, as well as their love of art and antiques, while staying true to the building's original features

The art of HOMEMAKING

5 mins

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Homes & Antiques Magazine Description:

PublisherOur Media Ltd

CategoryHome

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

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.

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