Homes & Antiques
Treasure Seekers
Michelle and Brett Farmer have filled an elegant apartment on the outskirts of Bath with their most cherished collections - acquired over a lifetime, from all corners of the world
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
48 hours in BRIDPORT
An enticing antiques scene, thriving independent spirit and an idyllic location are among the attractions of this welcoming Dorset town. Jenny Oldaker spends a weekend exploring its highlights...
4 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Threads of Colour
Fashion entrepreneur Jeanne de Kroon found her forever home in a perfectly preserved 17th-century canal house in Amsterdam
2 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
The Silk Road
This hugely important trade route brought precious textiles and other commodities from East Asia through the Middle East to Europe. Celia Rufey journeys through its history and legacy
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Enthusiasms
This Month: Sundials
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Collecting ANTIQUE LUGGAGE
Exquisitely made suitcases and trunks, both antique and vintage, carry with them all the romance of travel's golden age, says Emma Longstaff
4 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Bluebell Farm
Tucked away in a quiet South Devon hamlet, not far from the coast, this thoughtfully-restored farmhouse is made for long, lazy summer days
1 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
TREASURES FROM THE DEEP
Rare, radiant and steeped in romance – pearls have captivated collectors for centuries. From high-stakes dives to dazzling auctions, Emma Longstaff explores the hidden depths of these gems, and discovers what truly sets the finest apart
5 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
THE MAKERS' REVIVAL
Faced with the pressures of a harsh economic climate and other challenges of the modern world, traditional craft practices are declining in the UK, but there are promising glimmers of hope for even the most endangered crafts, says Jenny Oldaker
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Beside the SEASIDE
A run-down 1970s bungalow on the Sussex coast has been transformed into a blissful beach house with a distinctly New England feel
2 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
EPONA SMITH
Combining jewellery making with the challenging and rare skill of hand-engraving, Epona Smith creates wondrous, delicate works, says Dominique Corlett
4 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Cevennes SOUL
A global collection of antiques and artwork fills this beautiful mountaintop home in the south of France, reflecting the life, passions and adventures of its creative owners, Lou and Dan Sayers
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
A ROTHSCHILD LEGACY
Throughout his life, Lord Jacob Rothschild was a fervent supporter of the arts in Britain - now two masterpieces from his own collection are joining celebrated national institutions for everyone to enjoy, says Caroline Wheater
4 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
STYLE & SHOPPING
Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
1 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Six of the best LUXURY RAIL TRIPS
From on-board spas to high-end dining, panoramic views and luxury cabins, Jenny Oldaker explores six iconic trains offering extraordinary journeys across the UK and beyond...
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
STAR SALES
A letter from Scott of the Antarctic and a Beatrix Potter painting are among the recent lots that caught Caroline Wheater's eye
3 min |
Summer 2025
Your Home
'My playful home is full of fun!'
A showcase for her creativity, Joanne Mooney's uplifting home is bursting with colour, pattern and handmade touches that she's layered up over 20 years
3 min |
August 2025
Your Home
How to... improve your fitness by exercising at home
Our experts solve your home dilemmas. This month, we focus on home gyms, whether you have a room for working out, or a small corner for yoga
4 min |
August 2025
Your Home
THE HEAT IS ON
Keep your cool when the temperature rises with these quick and no-cook recipes for hot-weather dining
5 min |
August 2025
Your Home
'We bought the worst house on the street'
Inspired by her love of pastel colours, Rosalind Miller has used plenty of playful paint effects to create a home bursting with dopamine decor
3 min |
August 2025
Your Home
How to create a living wall
Create a space-saving vertical planting system inspired by Gemma's garden - there are all sorts of ways to make yours unique
3 min |
August 2025
Your Home
Punch-needle PICTURE
Be inspired by Joanne to create a tactile piece of wall art
2 min |
August 2025
Your Home
Timeless classic
Take the enduring Shaker style and make it your own
1 min |
August 2025
Your Home
How to upcycle an IKEA shelving unit
Give a plain bookcase a luxe look, like Dee has done
2 min |
August 2025
Your Home
Eclectic artisan
Curate a cool and quirky look for a home that's bursting with personality
1 min |
August 2025
Your Home
'I gave our bland flatpack furniture a luxurious update'
Dee Phenna got creative with her upcycling skills and transformed her uninspiring bedroom into a colourful space full of one-of-a-kind pieces
3 min |
August 2025
Your Home
‘We were DIY novices – I'd never painted a wall!’
Scarlett Ward and her husband, Sam, embraced a hands-on approach to transform an unloved Victorian terrace into a home full of colour and character
4 min |
August 2025
Your Home
STRIPED bombe chest
Accentuate the shape of curved furniture with bold stripes like Scarlett's chest of drawers
1 min |
August 2025
Your Home
PAINTED diamond floor
Add an extra dimension to your floor with a classic chequerboard design, like Rosalind's
2 min |
August 2025
Your Home
In your garden THIS MONTH
Take some time out during August to enjoy all that your garden has to offer
2 min |