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

French Fairytale

The romantic Dordogne in south-west France proved the perfect backdrop for Jean-Marc Durand’s renovation of an old stone house that is now just as charming as its dreamy locale

Colour BALANCE

Longing to reconnect with the countryside, Amelia Harvey has brought a lacklustre Cotswolds gem to life with love, care and a riot of vibrant colour

Buying Antique Rugs Dream Weavers

With their intricate patterns, painstaking production and compelling history, antique rugs are capable of provoking high passion, and they make a striking focal point in the home