Home
Homes & Antiques
Minor factories. MAJOR ROLES
In the 19th century canny businessmen got in on the act of making pots, and they produced some fine pieces to rival many of the greats, says Willa Latham
3 min |
January 2023
Homes & Antiques
POLLYANNA JOHNSON
With ceramics as her canvas, this fine artist is giving the women of art history a present-day relevance through her playful designs
3 min |
January 2023
Homes & Antiques
STYLE NOW
Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
3 min |
January 2023
Homes & Antiques
This Month
Must-see exhibitions at The National Gallery and the Royal Academy, plus an Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts auction, antique punch bowls and lots more...
6 min |
January 2023
Homes & Antiques
Woodland retreat
Debbie and Dave Down have lovingly renovated their historic Norfolk cottage, giving it a fresh new look, while respecting its heritage
3 min |
November 2022
Homes & Antiques
Beyond THE PINES
Sophie and Stephane Thounens have transformed a ruined farmhouse deep in the forest into a serene haven filled with French country antiques
4 min |
November 2022
Homes & Antiques
Viva Victoria!
With a passion for Victoriana, a love of collecting and a designer's know-how, the owner of this once-drab house has recaptured its youth
3 min |
November 2022
Homes & Antiques
Escape to the NEW FOREST
Free-roaming livestock, fabulous food and glorious scenery year-round make the New Forest a sublime destination for a rejuvenating staycation, as Jenny Oldaker discovers...
5 min |
November 2022
Homes & Antiques
EGYPTOMANIA!
November marks the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. Luke Honey looks at the enduring allure of ancient Egypt...
5 min |
November 2022
Homes & Antiques
Behind the Scenes AT THE MUSEUM
Kate Hebert, chief curator at the American Museum & Gardens near Bath, talks to Poppy Benner about the items she cares for in the museum's collection of folk and decorative arts
2 min |
November 2022
Homes & Antiques
Behind the Brand AGA
As this icon of the kitchen celebrates its 100th anniversary, Jenny Oldaker explores how the AGA has become a covetable symbol of country living and inspired a legion of devoted fans along the way
6 min |
November 2022
Homes & Antiques
Layers of history
A 19th-century farmhouse in Ontario, Canada, provides an atmospheric backdrop to an inspiring mix of antiques
3 min |
November 2022
Homes & Antiques
By Royal Appointment
The late Queen Elizabeth's visit to the Antiques Roadshow at Hillsborough Castle (Northern Ireland's royal residence) in 2014 marked a career highlight that lives on in the memories of the three experts who met her, says Janet Gleeson
3 min |
November 2022
Homes & Antiques
Saved for the ΝΑΤΊΟΝ
Step behind the scenes of the art world and discover the secret process that secures art for generations to come
8 min |
November 2022
Homes & Antiques
Ticking
Ticking stripes may have come from humble origins as mattress coverings, but their elegant simplicity has ensured they are the understated powerhouse of any interior scheme, says Celia Rufey
3 min |
November 2022
Homes & Antiques
MEDAL DETECTING
From car boot bounty to harrowing war experiences, the realm of military medal collecting is all about uncovering the stories behind them
5 min |
November 2022
Homes & Antiques
GAINSBOROUGH
Firm foundations and exquisite archival designs have kept the looms whirring for more than a century at this prestigious silk-weaving house
4 min |
Special 2022
Homes & Antiques
HEIRLOOMS OF THE FUTURE GILLIES JONES
Stephen Gillies and Kate Jones make colourful, exquisitely handcrafted glass that reinterprets ancient traditions and natural motifs with modern elegance
3 min |
Special 2022
Homes & Antiques
Behind the Scenes at the V&A WEDGWOOD COLLECTION
Catrin Jones, chief inaugural curator, talks to Janet Gleeson about how she cares for one of the most important industrial collections in the world
3 min |
Special 2022
Homes & Antiques
5 WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH ANTIQUES
By choosing old over new, shopping locally and restoring what you already have, you can fill your home with beautiful things, whilst remaining sustainable
5 min |
Special 2022
Homes & Antiques
PASS THE POSSET POT
Joke jugs, motto plates and communal cups - English delftware pottery provides a fascinating glimpse into the way we used to dine
5 min |
Special 2022
Homes & Antiques
From croft to couture
A long tradition of dyeing and weaving wool in the Outer Hebrides helped establish the fabric we know as tweed, now beloved by fashion houses, designers and royalty, says Celia Rufey
3 min |
Special 2022
Homes & Antiques
Out of this WORLD
In a fairytale setting in Dorset stands Wolfeton – a rather unique house, much loved and even more greatly embellished over the centuries
3 min |
Special 2022
Homes & Antiques
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
4 min |
Special 2022
Homes & Antiques
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...
3 min |
Special 2022
Homes & Antiques
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
5 min |
Special 2022
Homes & Antiques
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
1 min |
October 2022
Homes & Antiques
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
2 min |
October 2022
Homes & Antiques
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
3 min |
October 2022
Homes & Antiques
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
5 min |