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

Teasure TROVE

At his Tangier retreat, horticulturalist Umberto Pasti devotes his time to finding antique treasures and tending to a garden filled with rare native plants

Strike a pose

No matter what size your garden - and however green your fingers - antique statuary is an easy way to enhance your outdoor space

IN THE BRIGHT MIDWINTER

From near obscurity to mid-century style icon, Midwinter pottery wowed the post-war generation with its cutting-edge designs, which remain highly collectable today

Zandra Rhodes

We talk to the grande dame of fashion and fabric design about her early inspirations, key collaborations, and a career that spans over 50 years

Decorating with Flowers

Cynthia explains how she's applied the principles of the slow flower movement to growing and displaying blooms in her home

Colourful Inheritance

An austere Scottish farmhouse has been transformed into a welcoming and stylish home thanks to the imagination and originality of its owners

Six of the best SEASIDE PIERS

Half the 100 or so Victorian piers that once circled Britain's coast have vanished but these remaining six are showstoppers

Chateau chic

This gem in Brittany has been in the family for 400 years. Now guests can stay in its renovated rooms - which include a joyous mix of colourful archive wallpapers, wonderful auction finds and modern luxuries

Six of the best SHIPS WITH STORIES

Exploring some of the UK's maritime stars in their museum moorings, Rhiannon Batten discovers history on the high seas