Homes & Antiques

Homes & Antiques is the magazine for people who love great design and beautiful objects from every era, providing a unique mix of the very best of the old with the very best of the new. That's why, as well as being the official magazine of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, every issue delivers an inspirational blend of heritage and lifestyle.

Editor’s Letter

Homes & Antiques

October • This is the month to… delve into medieval manuscripts, step inside a steamy sauna, celebrate all things wool, and get theatrical with Picasso

FANTASTIC BEASTS • Castle Howard is renowned for its antiques, so when the family’s collection of Fabergé animals came up for sale at Sotheby’s, bidders worldwide joined the melee, says Caroline Wheater

STYLE & SHOPPING • Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home

Dopamine décor • Drench your space with mood-boosting colour, biophilic murals, and a refined sense of play

FIVE WAYS TO: DECORATE WITH DARK COLOURS • Embracing moody hues in your home can be daunting, but it’s the ultimate sophistication for those who take the leap, says Kiera Buckley-Jones

DELVE A BIT DEEPER • Usher in the new season with a palette of moody hues that brings warmth, comfort, and a touch of dramatic luxury

Decadently DARK • Replace pastels with edgier hues and sumptuous prints that make a statement

The PERFECT BALANCE • Restoring period properties without pastiche demands finesse - Ellie Tennant finds the ideal blend of character and comfort

FIVE EASY UPDATES

Behind the scenes AT THE MUSEUM • Vivienne Ayers enjoys a diverse range of displays at the groundbreaking V&A East Storehouse, where the new David Bowie Centre opens this month

HOW IT ALL BEGAN… • We take a look at the fascinating history of the V&A

SARAH ADAMS • Coastal landscape artist Sarah Adams talks to Dominique Corlett about memory, geometry and the pull of the sea

LIVING WITH ANTIQUES • Bold wallpapers, mismatched patterns, the most intricate paintwork, and heaps of personality: this month’s homes take decorating up a notch

Drawn to HOME • Artist Marthe Armitage shares the story of her Thames-side home - a lifelong muse, shaped by family, flora, and hand-crafted design

Grand Tour • This elegantly eclectic home features layer upon layer of fascinating finds, discovered during the cultured travels and antiquing forays of its owners

CLASSIC CULTURE • Traditional portraiture, heritage craftsmanship and sumptuous fabrics can be transformative

A Painted LIFE • Decorative artist Natasha Mann’s passion for painting intricate patterns, from Moroccan designs through to European folk art, has ensured her period home is a masterpiece

RIO Radiance • Fashion designer Isabela Capeto has transformed her light-filled Rio apartment into a vibrant, soulful space - blending vintage charm with colour, creativity, and a dash of tropical flair

SPIRITED STYLE • Anchor bold, joyful prints with wooden accents and talking point accessories

ANTIQUES & COLLECTING • Innovative Polish MID-CENTURY DESIGN, collecting WHITBY JET, and Luke Honey on STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES

Collecting POLISH MID-CENTURY DESIGN • Forged in the shadow of a strict political regime and scarce resources, Polish post-war design turned necessity into an art form. Today, its understated elegance and inventive spirit are captivating collectors far beyond Poland’s borders, discovers Wiktoria Kijowska

GOOD, BETTER, BEST…

Enthusiasms • This month: Victorian Staffordshire figures

Collecting WHIT BY JET • The Romans believed it could protect them from evil, and in Victorian...