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.

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Homes & Antiques

November

AN UNEXPECTED TREASURE • The timeless stories of J.R.R. Tolkien have captivated four generations of children, and competition to own first editions is fierce, says Caroline Wheater. She recounts how a rare copy of The Hobbit turned up in Bristol and enthralled the world

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

Evening rituals • Embrace the quiet drama of candlelight with sculptural forms, glowing tones, and a touch of shimmering gold

FADED GLAMOUR IN THE CITY

Glitz and glamour • From a study on Coco Chanel's Riviera villa to Pearl Lowe's collection of chic city homes, these tomes are as stylish as they are inspiring

FIVE WAYS TO: DECORATE WITH METALLICS • Gold and silver interiors may first seem ostentatious, but they can be elegant and refined if you follow the magic rules, says Kiera Buckley-Jones

A TOUCH OF LUSTRE • Transform your living space with a luxurious metallic fabric or wallpaper, bringing depth, light and a dash of glamour to even the simplest of rooms

All that GLITTERS • Shimmering accents are the quickest way to add polish and personality to your home

LIGHTING THE WAY • Interiors trends may inevitably fluctuate over the years, but these three timeless styles are shining bright in homes this season

Hunting GHOSTSIGNS • Charming, faded hand-painted signs from the 18th to the early 20th centuries still adorn UK buildings - and, says Rhiannon Batten, they’re enjoying a resurgence…

LIVING WITH ANTIQUES • Dark and moody, fun and vibrant, soft and muted… the interiors in this issue are as distinctive as they are atmospheric. Just add a roaring fire.

The Good LIFE • It took Gonnie van Veluw-Heeren and her husband Arie 11 years to renovate their Dutch farmhouse. Now, it's everything they hoped for

Lived-in Comfort • Poppy Nightingale's nomadic childhood fuelled a passion for unique, small spaces, which is evident in the bijou Highgate home that she's curated with antique finds

INDUSTRIAL CHIC • Characterful wood and refined metalwork are beautifully softened by luxurious velvet accents

Responsibly Reimagined • Embracing her love of textiles, sustainable home style, and pre-loved finds, Jules Haines has turned a tired Tunbridge Wells townhouse into a colourful home with an important message

HERITAGE TWISTS • Embrace a modern take on classic prints, shapes and textures for a look that will never lose its charm

Restored to Grace • With an eye for antiques, a love of family treasures and the grit to take on a crumbling landmark, one couple has transformed a lopsided mayor's residence into a home of quiet elegance

ANTIQUES & COLLECTING • Rediscovering WOMEN’S WAR ART, collecting TIFFANY LAMPS, archive WILLIAM MORRIS prints, and Luke Honey on AUTOMATA

Collecting TIFFANY LAMPS • With their kaleidoscope of glass and intricate craftsmanship, Tiffany Studios’ lamps dazzled — each a singular masterpiece, never to be repeated

CLOSER TO HOME • Discover the tempting European alternatives to Tiffany Studios…

GOOD, BETTER, BEST…

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